Laser fat removal (lipolysis): shins area

Laser lipolysis is a modern type of liposuction that uses laser energy to liquefy the fat. It’s used to contour areas like your upper arms, thighs, abdominal zone, love handles, and buttocks. Patients should notice that this surgery is not a way to reduce weight, but only the possibility to enhance the body lines. Minimally invasive and less aggressive than traditional liposuction, laser lipolysis has multiple wavelengths that let doctor choose the right intensity for you. It also stimulates collagen, which helps tighten skin and improve its elasticity.

How the surgery is performed?

Most usually surgery is performed under general anesthesia. A thin tube, containing a laser fiber, is inserted through a small incision in the targeted fatty area. Laser melts the fat cells, which get suctioned out with a small cannula. The surrounding tissue coagulates, which helps tighten and smooth the area. The whole treatment usually takes one-two hours, depending on the number and size of the areas being treated.

Postoperative period

Recovery after laser lipolysis is faster and result is smoother than after traditional liposuction. Laser lipolysis leaves less bruising, swelling, also less pain is felt after surgery in comparison to traditional liposuction. Nevertheless:

• Patient should take about one week off work after surgery;
• Body will be swollen and sore, with some bruising and numbness;
• Special compression clothes should be worn for 4-6 weeks after the surgery;
• It is recommended to avoid active physical activity for 1-2 weeks.

PATIENT JOURNEY

Enquiry

• If you would like to get a quote for surgery feel free to fill in this questionnaire: QUESTIONNAIRE.
• The surgeon will evaluate your general health and prepare an individual treatment plan, our patients coordinator will get in touch with you within 1-2 working days.

Booking the treatment

• Once you are approved for the surgery you can choose the suitable date for the treatment. For women: it is recommended to plan the surgery between your menstrual cycles.
• To book the surgery you will be asked to pay deposit payment.
• Next step - flights and accommodation booking. We can also offer help with arranging Your trip and accommodation.

Preparing for the surgery at home

• One month before surgery you will receive guidlines you will be recommended to follow before surgery.

Preparing for the surgery at the clinic

• You will need to arrive to Lithuania at least one day before the surgery. On the 1st a mandatory COVID-19 test is performed, as well as blood tests, ECG, consultation with surgeon.
• Before the surgery you will have to sign an agreement to undergo the surgery and anaesthesia. Please read these documents carefully and if there will be some obscurity or questions sort them out with the doctor and/or doctor-anaesthetist before signing the agreements.
• The payment for the surgery conditions are stated in the Agreement for the provision of personal health care services. The payment can be made by cash or credit card before surgery.

Surgery

• On the day of surgery it is forbidden to use any cosmetics (make up, body cosmetics, inluding self-tanning cosmetics) or jewellery (including all kind of piercings).
• On the 2nd – 3rd day you will have the surgery. You will need to stay at the hospital for 1-2 nights. Here you will be provided with all needed medication and care. Bring only personal hygiene kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, comb etc.). Pyjamas, robe, slippers will be provided by the clinic personnel.
• After the surgery medicine package is given for the first days after surgery.

Back home

• If you have any questions you are always welcome to contact us by phone or email.

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