When most people say, “I want to lose weight,” what they really mean is, “I want to lose fat. When you really break it down, most people decide to lose weight for their health, their appearance, and to feel more energetic. That means fat reduction.
While dieting and exercise are effective and essential components of fat reduction, many of us have a tough time dealing with stubborn pockets of fat. That’s largely due to the way that the body holds fat in reserve. Emerald Laser by Erconia is an effective, non-invasive way to eliminate fat in the body. It’s safe, painless, and yields relatively fast results. If that sounds amazing, please take a few minutes to read on about this game-changing medical treatment.
What is Laser Lipo?
Laser lipo is short for “laser lipolysis.” Lipolysis means the breakdown of fats. You’ll see this term used in other popular fat-reduction methods, like cryolipolysis. It’s important to separate laser lipolysis from other laser-assisted weight loss procedures like micro laser liposuction. Laser lipolysis is a non-invasive procedure that uses laser technology to target fat cells.
There are two general types of lasers: cool lasers and hot lasers. Although there are many different variations, all fat removal lasers fall into these two categories. From a medical standpoint, there is a significant difference between cool and hot lasers. Hot lasers destroy the lipocytes (fat cells), which can have undesirable effects down the road. Cool lasers, like the ones used in Emerald Laser machines, empty the fat cells without destroying them. This is desirable for reasons you’ll see in later sections.
How Does Laser Lipo Work?
Emerald Laser uses ten 532-nanometer green lasers to target fat cells beneath the skin. These lasers penetrate the skin down to the white adipose cells. The lasers bore tiny holes in the cell wall and heats the lipids (fats) inside, breaking them down and liquifying them. The emulsified lipids then leak through the pores that the laser created, where they can be disposed of by the body’s lymphatic system.
Fat cell image via Wikipedia
The Reason for Multiple Laser Lipo Sessions
Naturally, the results aren’t instantaneous, but the emptying of the fat cells takes place immediately. The reason that patients need several treatments for full results is that the laser interacts with the top fat cells first. As the cells closer to the skin empty and flatten, the next layers become more accessible to the laser system.
Why Leave Empty Fat Cells Intact?
As we previously mentioned, Emerald Laser doesn’t kill fat cells. Why do medical professionals consider this advantageous? If you should gain weight later — which is a possibility with all medical weight loss solutions — your body will need places to store the fat. If you’ve destroyed the fat cells in a specific region (the abdomen, for example), the fats will accumulate in the remaining cells.
Aesthetically, this result can make you appear out of proportion. However, there is also the danger of accumulating more fat near the vital organs. So, while hot lasers can help you meet your fat reduction goals, they can also result in health issues down the road.
The Laser Lipo Timeline
Most patients see some improvement within the first week of treatment, but a full course of treatment usually takes about six weeks. This is how long treatments take at Emerald Laser:
- 20 to 30 minutes per session
- 2 weeks between sessions
- 12 weeks for full results
Naturally, the patient’s lifestyle and eating habits can affect the results. Additionally, different body parts show results on different timelines.
Benefits of Laser Lipo
There are numerous advantages to choosing cold laser fat reduction therapy, and Emerald Laser in particular.
Effective Fat Removal
Erconia is a pioneer in the medical laser industry. Our earlier model was the first non-invasive laser to receive market approval for fat reduction. Emerald Laser is Erconia’s state-of-the-art laser lipo system is the only one that’s approved for patients with a BMI over 30.
One of the ways that Emerald Laser was able to establish itself as the industry standard for laser lipolysis is by proving its efficacy in exhaustive studies. To quote one of the studies:
“Subjects with BMI between 30 and 40 kg/m2 were treated with LLLT or sham treatment twice weekly for 3 weeks. Among subjects treated with the LLLT device, 71.43% attained a ‡3.0 inch decrease in combined circumference measurements versus 12% of sham-treated subjects. The overall mean decrease in combined circumference measurement for subjects treated with the LLLT device was 10.52 cm versus 1.80 cm for sham-treated subjects. There were no adverse events. Decreasing the amount of fat stored in adipocytes may have substantial health benefits in obese individuals.”
Painless
Emerald Laser is painless, and most patients feel nothing at all. That means that there is no need for anesthesia or local anesthetic. Most other non-invasive treatments and surgical procedures involve some degree of pain.
No Down Time
With Emerald Laser, you can resume full physical activities — even intense labor or exercise — immediately after treatment. Naturally, if you don’t feel well, you should minimize these activities, but Emerald Laser does not cause weakness, fatigue, nausea, or other side effects.
Convenient
The laser lipo session duration is about 30 minutes per target area. You can schedule an appointment before or after work, during your lunch break, or on a Saturday. Because there’s no downtime, you don’t have to worry about adding time for recovery.
Is Laser Lipo Safe?
Emerald Laser has FDA approval for individuals with BMIs up to 40. There are no known Emerald Laser lipo risks or side effects. We do not recommend Emerald Laser for pregnant women because there is insufficient research data on this demographic. However, after hundreds of thousands of treatments administered to patients, no side effects have been identified. If you still have concerns, consult your physician before receiving laser treatments.
Cost-Effective
When compared to surgical procedures, Emerald Laser is a fraction of the cost. It is even cheaper than most non-invasive treatments, and when you factor in the numerous benefits, Emerald Laser is the fat reduction method of choice. Most providers charge somewhere between $1,500 and $2,800 for six sessions, depending on the market where they’re located.
To learn more about the many benefits of laser lipolysis, schedule a consultation with an Emerald Laser provider today.
What to Expect During a Laser Lipo Treatment
During your initial appointment at a laser lipo clinic, a medical professional will perform an exam and ask you questions about your goals and lifestyle. If you’re a good candidate for laser treatments, they will set up a schedule for your treatments.
You’ll want to arrive a few minutes before your appointment. Avoid wearing any creams, lotions, etc., in the treatment area that could interfere with the laser. Depending on where you are receiving treatments, you will remove all or part of your clothing. The technician will help you get in a comfortable position and then begin your treatment. You can expect the overall treatment to last about 20 to 30 minutes. Because there is no recovery time, you should be able to leave immediately after.
Factors That Can Affect Treatment Time
Just like you can’t outrun or out-exercise a bad diet, the same goes for laser lipolysis. If you consume excess calories during your treatments, your body will produce fat at the same time that the treatments are working to eliminate it. We recommend a calorie-neutral or calorie-negative diet during treatments.
Individual factors, such as age, metabolism, and genetics, can also affect the length of time for treatments. Finally, fat deposits in some body parts are more stubborn than others. You may have a more difficult time achieving the results in your arms than in your abdomen, for instance. You should see improvement in all areas, but some just lose fat more slowly.
Before and After Photos
These photos represent laser lipo before and after results from our patients. While results do sometimes vary, most patients have experienced remarkable success.
Frequently Asked Questions About Laser Lipo
We know you’re bound to have questions about laser lipo timelines, the procedure, and how it can work for you. The best way to get answers to your specific questions is to schedule an appointment at a laser lipo clinic near you. Here are some of the most common questions that laser lipo patients ask our providers.
How Long Does a Laser Lipo Treatment Take?
Each session takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Full results become apparent after about 12 weeks.
Why Does Emerald Laser Recommend Two Weeks Between Treatments?
Laser lipolysis works by draining the fat cells that are closest to the surface. After each treatment, the lipids slowly drain out. The two-week period allows you to receive the maximum benefit of the session. It’s possible to stagger treatments for different body parts. For instance, a session for your abdomen, then a week later, a session for your thigh fat.
Fast, Effective Fat Reduction
For over a decade, Emerald Laser has proven its efficacy through thousands of providers and hundreds of thousands of individual treatments. If you have stubborn fat that you are having a difficult time losing, contact an Emerald laser provider near you!
