Laser Liposuction

Laser Liposuction is a minimally invasive way to get rid of unsightly fat! Laser Liposuction can be used to lose those love handles, tighten skin, or as part of a mommy-makeover.

Someone with body fat that they want to get rid of.

No. One of the best things about laser-assisted liposuction is that it does not require general anesthesia or IV sedation. Dr. Mallalieu offers this for longer cases, or if the client prefers anesthesia.

Of course, it’s a surgical procedure so all the standard risks apply but that is why you are entrusting your care to Dr. Mallalieu.

Some bruising and swelling and a recovery time of days to 3 weeks. Generally people can return to work the next day. This recovery time is very case dependent and varies widely between patients.

Under chin, jowls
Back of neck
Upper arms
Upper back
Upper & lower abdomen
Love Handles and Flanks
Hips and Waist
Inner and outer thighs
Buttocks
Inside of knees
Male chest (enlarged breasts)

The most significant difference is how much the skin tightens after the procedure. Heat produced by the laser tightens skin and rebuilds collagen. Traditional liposuction does not have this feature.

Yes! Laser Center of Maryland uses the Prolipo Plus system from Sciton, which has full FDA approval. Our surgical team follows every precaution to give you an excellent result.

After swelling subsides, roughly 3 weeks.

We treat our incision sites with the same lasers we use for scar removal for several months after surgery. Incisions are 1/2 cm wide and closed with glue; typically they resolve without a visible mark within 6 months.