Introduction. What is the most effective form of lipo?
In the realm of body contouring and fat reduction procedures, the choice between hand-made lipo and LAMS (Local Anesthetic Minimal Invasive Liposuction) is a pivotal decision for individuals seeking transformative results. In this blog post, we delve into the debate to uncover the effectiveness and advantages of traditional (hand-made) liposuction over LAMS as a premier solution for body sculpting and fat removal.
Fresh Clinic’s patient Before & After
Patient Info: female / 29 years old, 158cm/66kg
Chief Complains: overweight, shapeless body, muffin tops
Treatment plan & Outcome:
- Lower & Upper abdomen liposuction > pure fat suctioned 1500cc
- Side flanks liposuction > pure fat suctioned 300cc
- Back side flanks liposuction > pure fat suctioned 500 cc
What is better?
LAMS (Local Anesthetic Minimal Invasive Liposuction)
LAMS, which stands for Local Anesthetic Minimal-Invasive Liposuction, is an innovative liposuction removal technique devised by one of clinic in Korea. They introduced LAMS in 2014 as their flagship method and the pioneering injection-based approach to liposuction. As a result, the development of the LAMS Syndrome has inspired more than 100 comparable treatments in various hospitals.
Hand-made lipo
During standard liposuction, the surgeon creates small incisions in the targeted area. Through these incisions, a hollow tube called a cannula is inserted to break up and remove fat through suction. The surgeon manually manipulates and moves the cannula to loosen fat deposits before extracting them. In some cases, additional methods like laser assistance or ultrasound may be employed for body shaping purposes.
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Invasiveness. What is the process?
The treatment approach and invasiveness are similar for both procedures. They both require a 1cm incision and involve injecting tumescent fluids to extract fat, which is then suctioned using a cannula. However, traditional liposuction allows for access to deeper layers and the removal of more fat due to faster manipulation speed and higher suction power from the connected suction device. It can also be combined with laser assistance if necessary. On the other hand, LAMS cannot achieve the same results as it is performed with the patient awake and utilizes a low-power suction approach using a syringe, limiting its reach to superficial fat layers only.
Effectiveness. How much fat can be removed ?
When it comes to efficiency and effectiveness in fat removal, hand-made lipo emerges as the superior choice over LAMS. The ability of liposuction to precisely target and remove excess fat deposits from various areas and pure fat quantity might reach several liters. It is reliable solution for achieving desired body contours with lasting results.
LAMS has the capability to suction approximately 50cc per syringe, but the content consists of a mixture of fat and blood. Due to reduced suction power and limited manipulation space, it is not possible to extract more than 300cc from a single area.
Fresh Clinic’s patient Before & After
Downtime. When I can see result?
The recovery period for LAMS is shorter compared to traditional liposuction. LAMS only affects a small area and results in less swelling, although bruises are still present. Unlike traditional liposuction, LAMS does not require wearing a compression garment. The final results of LAMS can be seen after 1 month.
On the other hand, traditional liposuction results in larger bruises and swelling, with a longer recovery period as it takes time for all layers, including the skin, to recover. There is no significant pain, and daily activities can be resumed as early as 3 days after the operation. However, it takes at least 3 months to see the final results.
Price. How to estimate my budget?
At first glance, it may appear that LAMS is significantly less expensive compared to traditional liposuction. The cost of LAMS ranges from $200 to $300 per 50cc syringe. However, to achieve the desired results for a specific body area, you would need a minimum of 3-4 syringes or even more. As a result, the overall cost of LAMS ends up being higher than that of liposuction, despite extracting a smaller quantity of fat.
The cost of liposuction varies based on the treatment area and is not limited by the amount of fat. This allows for the extraction of as much fat as needed to create a desirable shape without compromising health.
Fresh Clinic’s patient Before & After
Best choice for me?!
If you are looking for body sculpting, has significant fat quantity to get rid of, then liposuction, renowned for its precision and versatility in sculpting the body contours, offers a targeted approach to fat removal that surpasses the capabilities of LAMS.
While LAMS utilizes local anesthetic and minimally invasive techniques, liposuction allows for greater control and accuracy in sculpting the body for skin types with small quantity to fat on small areas like inner tights, underarms, channel line and etc.
So, now, when you learn about difference of each treatment, you can make rational decision and choose treatment suits your expectations, budget and treatment process.
If you looking for more info about liposuction approaches introduced nowadays, read our post about “LIPO: True & False”.
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