Can Laser Lipo Get Rid of Love Handles?

Are you dealing with stubborn fat in your lower midsection? Whether you call it a "muffin top" or "love handles," it's a common concern for patients since this area is difficult to target with diet and exercise alone.

If you maintain a healthy lifestyle and are already close to your goal weight but want to get rid of love handles, BeautiFill by Alma laser liposuction technology may be right for you. Below, we'll look at how board-certified physician and founder of Mountain Med Spa Dr. Rock Navarkal uses this treatment to help get rid of love handles in Denver, CO.

How does BeautiFill laser liposuction technology work?

Laser liposuction with BeautiFill is typically a two-part treatment. First, a laser is used to loosen and remove fat from a flabby area on the body. Then, if the patient desires, this fat can be purified and transferred to an area of the body that needs more volume (such as the breasts, buttocks, cheeks, or lips).

But if you're just looking to get rid of love handles, you can use BeautiFill laser lipo just to slim down. And the best part is that this treatment doesn't involve a lengthy recovery.

Can laser lipo get rid of love handles?

The short answer is yes, laser lipo using BeautiFill can target love handles. This excess fat is a trouble spot for many people. Even if you're already slim, hormonal imbalances, sedentary lifestyles, stress and lack of sleep, and simple aging can all contribute to fat along your lower abdomen.

The great part about laser lipo is that it doesn't involve surgery. BeautiFill by Alma lasers uses heat to loosen fat and boost collagen and elastin production in the treatment area. However, BeautiFill does involve a small incision on the flank in order to insert the thin laser.

This precise fat extraction method targets only the excess fat cells in your trouble spots without affecting or damaging any of the surrounding cells or tissues.

How long does it take to recover from laser lipo for love handles?

BeautiFill treatments have less downtime than traditional liposuction. However, your recovery time will depend on how much fat is removed and whether you also get a fat transfer to another area of the body.

In any case, the recovery period for laser lipo is relatively short. It typically takes 3– 7 days of downtime as you wait for the incision to begin healing. Dr. Navarkal can give you a more precise estimate during your consultation so you know what to expect after treatment.

While some patients worry laser liposuction might be painful because it involves an incision and heat, local anesthetics are used for maximum comfort. And since BeautiFill patients don't require general anesthesia, there are fewer risks involved.

After your treatment, you may experience pain and swelling at the treatment sites. This can last from 1 – 3 months, after which patients start seeing long-term slimming results.

Treat your love handles with laser lipo in Denver, CO

If you're struggling with stubborn love handles and want to get rid of lower abdomen fat without invasive surgery, Dr. Rock Navarkal can tell you what you need to know about the treatment and if you are a good candidate.

Just contact Mountain Med Spa to set up a consultation. We're conveniently located just off South Colorado Blvd (State Highway 2) on South Cherry Creek St in Denver, CO.