Lipocontrol Laser Liposuction
June 3, 2012 by stancastor
Filed under Body Contouring Surgery Tampa Florida | Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, GPS Lipo LipoControl, Plastic Surgery Procedures
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Lipocontrol is a safe, effective procedure performed by Dr. Stan Castor, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Tampa, FL. Lipocontrol uses a laser to liquefy and remove unwanted fat in targeted body zones. In addition to removing unwanted fat, Lipocontrol’s thermal effect causes the skin to tighten, resulting in firmer, smoother skin that further enhances your body shaping goals.
About Lipocontrol
Throughout history, heat has been used to promote health and well being. Lipocontrol is a brand new innovative technique that harnesses the power of heat-generating lasers to selectively break up unwanted body fat and reshape your body under total control and safety. Indeed, thanks to its revolutionary and patented technology of control and regulation, the laser system shows an accurate and controlled on-screen amount of energy delivery during the procedure, for maximized and totally homogeneous results, which makes of the Lipocontrol, the safer device on the market today.
Lipo means fat, and control means safety; so Lipocontrol is literally the controlled application of heat to liquefy fat.
The clinical term for this type of procedure is laser-assisted lipolysis (also called laser lipolysis or laser lipo for short) which is an evolution of traditional liposuction. Although effective, traditional liposuction is considered a highly-invasive procedure. By contrast, Lipocontrol laser lipolysis is a minimally-invasive procedure with virtually no downtime. Most patients resume normal activities the day after their procedure, however, it is recommended you wait several days before resuming strenuous activity such as exercising. Depending on your goals and physical condition, Lipocontrol can be an alternative to traditional liposuction, or your doctor may recommend a combination therapy of Lipocontrol with traditional liposuction.
Lipocontrol is the result of years of research and development, into the ideal methods for targeting unwanted fat zones with safety and control. The key point today is to provide the physician the highest level of control and safety for the treatment of lipolysis laser; the Lipocontrol is the answer.
Procedure
Dr. Castor will first administer a mild numbing agent to the targeted zone. Then a small metal tube called a cannula is inserted under the skin and a tiny laser beam is fired as the doctor moves the cannula back and forth. As the laser warms the fat cells, it creates a thermal effect. Fat cells, which are highly receptive to thermal energy, are liquefied. Next Dr. Castor will aspirate (suction) the liquefied fat cells away.
Treatment Information
During a pre-procedure consultation, the doctor will work with you to discuss your goals, explain the procedure and set realistic expectations. At your consultation, we will perform a Body Mass Index (BMI) test. This information, in combination with other health information, will be used to determine the potential outcomes you should expect. Lipocontrol is ideal for removing unwanted fat in selected body zones with all patients reporting results post-procedure due to the reduction in fat and the instantaneous skin tightening, but results will vary depending on a host of factors such as age, hormones, BMI and other health indicators.
Dr. Stan Castor prides himself on delivering natural-looking, beautiful results that add better shape and restore the contour of your body. Please contact Dr. Castor at Artisan Aesthetics Plastic Surgery and Laser Center in Tampa, FL to schedule a consultation, and we will be happy to address any concerns you may have. Dr. Stan Castor is a board-certified Tampa Plastic Surgeon with offices in Tampa, Riverview and Brandon, Florida. Please contact Dr. Castor at 813-971-2000 for a complimentary consultation
LipoControl is a proprietary laser lipolysis technology created by the makers of LipoTherme and is similar to the latter in that it relies on a laser to liquidate fat cells and remove them from the body. It utilizes the same laser system (wavelength: 980nm) LipoControl, however, was created specifically to treat localized fat deposits and to deliver high precision results. The device includes a screen that provides real-time visualization of the area the surgeon is treating. This feedback is provided thanks to a magnetic field , and helps the surgeon to do precise, accurate procedures on small areas. The device also automatically adjusts laser power as needed for safety and efficacy. It is a less invasive procedure than traditional liposuction, which breaks up the fat cells through a combination of manual movements of the cannula (the thin, hollow tube inserted into the body during liposuction ) and laser!
GPSLipo® is the safest and most precise laser lipo or liposuction procedure available for removing fat and tightening skin. Using the GPS technology of the LipoControl laser, GPSLipo® allows your doctor to use a fat mapping technique to accurately locate, melt and safely remove your unwanted fat.
The LipoControl™ is the latest generation of 980nm diode for laser assisted lipolysis from Osyris Medical. LipoControl™ allows optimization in the treatment of localized fat deposits, and thanks to its revolutionary and patented “GPS” technology of control and regulation, the laser system shows an accurate and controlled on- screen amount of energy delivery for maximized results.
A new advancement in laser therapy has recently received the green light from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and may become the latest tool in removing unwanted fat cells. Osyris Medical has created the LipoControl system for laser-assisted lipolysis – the breakdown of body fats. However, unlike Coolsculpting , LipoControl does not bypass the need for invasive surgery. The system has been specifically designed for use in the operating room, along with laser lipolysis procedures. Unlike common liposuction units, this device is used to accurately zap unwanted fat cells using a laser, which then allows for an easier and cleaner suction out.
GPSLipo® is the safest and most precise laser lipo or liposuction procedure available for removing fat and tightening skin. Using the GPS technology of the LipoControl laser, GPSLipo® allows your doctor to use a fat mapping technique to accurately locate, melt and safely remove your unwanted fat.
A: GPSLipo® is a safe, effective procedure that uses the LipoControl laser to liquefy and remove unwanted fat in targeted body zones. In addition to removing unwanted fat, the heat from the laser causes the skin to contract, resulting in firmer, smoother skin that further enhances your body shaping goals.
LipoControl is a safe, effective, minimally invasive procedure that uses a laser to liquefy and remove unwanted fat in targeted body zones. In addition to removing unwanted fat, LipoControl’s thermal effect causes the skin to contract, resulting in firmer, smoother skin that further enhances your body shaping goals.
Melissa:
GPS Lipo by Lipocontrol is Laser-assisted liposuction taken to the next level. Lipocontrol laser is the safest and most precise laser lipo procedure available for removing fat and tightening your skin. The GPS Lipo procedure utilizes the fat mapping technology of the laser to locate and remove unwanted fat on practically any area of your body. This newer way of doing liposuction uses laser to liquify the fat. That way the melted fat can be removed with less pain, swelling and bruising than traditional liposuction.
This technique is much less painful than regular liposuction and many of our patients can do the procedure in the office with local anesthesia and Valium for relaxation.
The recovery time is usually a weekend. Some people go back to work the next day and describe the pain as similar to a really good gym workout. It takes about 6 weeks for the swelling to be out to see your new contours. People with loose skin can take up to six months for all of the skin retraction and collagen tightening to occur.
There is no need for general anesthesia or to be asleep, so this saves some money on operating room fees and anesthesia fees. The cost for the first area is $2,500 and $1,000 for the second area. The third area would be $750. Therefore the 3 areas you mentioned would be $4,250 and abs and love handles would be only $3,500.
We use Care Credit for most of our patients who wish to finance their procedure. You can apply online at http://www.carecredit.com We also offer free consultations. If you wish to make an appointment, please call or email to let us know. Thank you,
Dr. Castor
I am interested in getting this procedure in my abs and love handles and back area around bra area. I wanted to know what the pricing starts at or if it is per area. Thanks!