Laser Assisted Body Contouring vs Traditional Liposuction
| Laser Assisted Body Contouring | Traditional Liposuction | |
| Body Contouring | Able to contour & sculpt body shape. | Little ability to contour body shape. |
| Fat Removal | Permanent fat removal. | Permanent fat removal. |
| Skin Tightening | Use of laser promotes skin tightening in treated area(s). | No skin tightening. |
| Anesthesia | Only local numbing. Patient remains awake. | General anesthesia. Patient is unconscious. |
| Recovery | Many patients return to normal activities within a few days. | Many patients do not return to work for 7-14 days. |
| Bruising | Mild bruising. | Moderate-to-severe bruising due to larger instruments and aggressive jabbing. |
| Scars | Many patients cannot identify any scars 6-9 months post-procedure. | Scars from incision sites tend to be permanent. |
| Ethnicities | All ethnic backgrounds, all skin types. | All ethnic backgrounds, all skin types. |






