Laser Liposuction
in Highland Park, IL
Laser Focused
Why Choose Body By Bloch for Laser Liposuction?
Liposuction has been around for the past 25 years. It is now the most common elective procedure in the United States, and the procedure continues to be refined. Laser liposuction, a minimally invasive body contouring procedure offered by Body By Bloch in Highland Park, IL, could be your answer. Led by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Bloch, our expert aesthetic specialists leverage advanced technology to help you achieve your desired body shape.
In 2022, Dr. Bloch introduced Slim Lipo or Selective Laser Induced Melting, in the Highland and Chicagoland area. Since that time, we have performed hundreds of procedures. What have we learned? Is it safe? Yes. Does it tighten the skin? Yes. Is it effective in removing fat? Yes. Are the results superior to traditional liposuction? Yes.
Laser Liposuction at a Glance
- Minimally invasive procedure with minimal downtime
- Effective in removing unwanted fat and sculpting specific areas
- Can be combined with other procedures for comprehensive body contouring
- Safe and suitable for most body types
Melt Away Stubborn Fat
What is Laser Liposuction?
Laser liposuction is a body contouring procedure that uses laser energy to liquefy fat cells before gently suctioning them out. Unlike traditional liposuction, which relies solely on suction, laser liposuction offers several advantages. The laser energy not only melts fat but also helps tighten the skin, potentially leading to smoother, more sculpted results.
Precision Body Sculpting
How is Laser Liposuction Done?
This laser allows one to sculpt and melt fat faster and treat larger anatomical areas efficiently. The system blends two unique wavelengths in a superior tip design that ideally controls thermal effect. Slim Lipo’s unique wavelengths: 920 nm preferentially melts fat, and 975 nm preferentially heats the dermal tissue to allow for skin tightening. This opens up a whole new dimension since traditional Liposuction does not tighten skin and can, in fact, aggravate the elasticity.
During your consultation at Body By Bloch, our aesthetic specialists will discuss your goals and determine if our Highland Park laser liposuction procedure is right for you. The procedure itself is typically performed under local anesthesia. A thin laser fiber is inserted beneath the skin, delivering targeted laser energy to liquefy fat cells. The liquefied fat is then gently suctioned out with a cannula.
Target Your Trouble Spots
What conditions does Laser Liposuction address?
Laser liposuction doesn't directly address medical conditions but can target specific aesthetic concerns caused by localized fat deposits. With laser liposuction Highland Park patients can use it to help:
- Stubborn fat: Laser liposuction effectively removes unwanted fat deposits resistant to diet and exercise. These areas often appear on the abdomen, flanks, thighs, buttocks, arms, back, and chin.
- Body contouring: By removing fat and potentially tightening the skin, laser liposuction helps reshape specific body areas, creating a more sculpted and defined appearance.
- Uneven body shape: Laser liposuction can address areas with disproportionate fat accumulation, leading to a more balanced and symmetrical body shape.
Advanced Fat Removal
What are the benefits of Laser Liposuction?
Laser liposuction offers several benefits over traditional liposuction techniques:
- Improved skin tightening: The laser energy stimulates collagen production, potentially leading to tighter, smoother skin after the procedure.
- Reduced bleeding and bruising: The laser cauterizes blood vessels during the procedure, minimizing bleeding and bruising.
- Minimal scarring: Laser liposuction uses smaller incisions compared to traditional liposuction, resulting in minimal scarring.
- Faster recovery: Patients typically experience a shorter recovery time with laser liposuction compared to traditional methods.
Reimagine Body Contouring
Where can this procedure be done on?
Laser Liposuction has been designed to treat localized pockets of fat in the following areas:
- On your waist
- If you have a double or hanging chin
- On your inner and outer thighs
- On your hips
- On your buttock
- On your upper arms
- On your face but not around eyes
- Males that have breasts
- On the back of your neck
Much of what we do in plastic surgery is dealing with the problem of skin laxity, either as a result of aging, excessive weight gain, and loss or as a result of pregnancy. To correct the problem, we often have to resort to more invasive procedures, such as tummy tucks, thigh lifts, body lifts, facelifts, and arm lifts. The results are usually life-changing, but the scarring can be significant. With the introduction of Laser Lipo, we now have a powerful tool to promote skin tightening. In many instances, patients may be better served with a less invasive procedure and significantly less scarring.
Patients should also be aware that the technology is only as good as the surgeon. This requires the eye of an artist, the skill of a sculptor, and the knowledge and judgment of a plastic surgeon.
Discuss Your Trouble Spots with Dr. Bloch
Am I a good candidate for Laser Liposuction?
Ideal candidates for laser liposuction are generally in good overall health and have realistic expectations about the results. During your consultation, our team will evaluate your needs and goals to determine if laser liposuction is the right option.
"Laser Liposuction has changed our criteria as to who is an acceptable candidate. Previously, the ideal candidate was young with good skin tone; now we can treat the older patient with poor skin tone and achieve acceptable results. I have now treated patients who I would have turned down in the past for liposuction: patients who I thought would have needed a facelift to correct a significant double chin with laxity of the neck or patients who had significant abdominal laxity of the skin and would be better served with a full abdominoplasty.
With traditional liposuction, I know these patients would have had a totally unacceptable result, but with Laser Liposuction, the results have exceeded my expectations and, more importantly, have met the expectations of my patients. Are the results the same as would have been achieved with the most invasive face lift or tummy tuck? No. But the point of plastic surgery is to fulfill the fantasies of the patient, not necessarily those of the plastic surgeon. " — Dr. Steven Bloch
Less Downtime
Laser Liposuction Recovery
Following your laser liposuction procedure, you may experience swelling, bruising, and discomfort. These side effects are typically temporary and can be managed with medication. You will be provided with specific aftercare instructions to optimize healing and results.
Achieve Smooth Results
Laser Liposuction Results
You will see noticeable improvements in your body contour within a few weeks of your laser liposuction procedure. However, the final results may take several months to develop as swelling subsides and new collagen is produced. Laser liposuction offers long-lasting results, but maintaining a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet and regular exercise is crucial to preserve your sculpted physique.
Your Transformation Begins Here
Give our Office a Call to Schedule a Consultation
Contact Body by Bloch—we are conveniently located in the Chicago Metro area by Deerfield, Lincolnshire, Wilmette, Winnetka, Deerfield, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, North Shore, and the Lake Forest area—to schedule a laser liposuction consultation.
Call Body by Bloch to schedule a consultation or for more information on this procedure at 847-432-0840 or online.
Laser Liposuction
Frequently Asked Questions
The length of the procedure will vary depending on the size of the treatment area and the number of areas treated. It typically takes 1-2 hours.
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. After the procedure, you may experience some soreness or tenderness, but it can be managed with medication.
Most patients can return to work and light activities within a few days. However, strenuous activity may be restricted for a week or two.
The cost of laser liposuction will vary depending on the size of the treatment area, the number of areas treated, and your geographic location. We encourage you to contact Body By Bloch for a consultation to discuss the cost of treatment.
