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The Selective Laser-induced Melting Procedure – Advanced Laser Body Sculpting
again for themselves. Patients were extremely satisfied with the The Fat-selective SlimLipo Handpiece Delivers
procedure and all of them reported that the appearance of unwanted fat Safety and Patient Satisfaction
was significantly improved in the treatment area. Another positive Laser lipolysis with the new SlimLipo handpiece offers many benefits to
outcome was that all treated patients felt their skin looked smoother at both the physician and the patient. From a practitioner’s perspective, the
six months post-treatment – an end-point that is more difficult to SlimLipo procedure requires less effort than traditional liposuction, in
achieve with plain or traditional liposuction alone. addition to being quicker and having smoother results. This ease of
treatment, especially in difficult-to-treat regions such as the submental
Limited and Transient Side Effects region and flanks, may be explained by both highly selective
Compared with other wavelengths used in our office, patients treated wavelengths and unique delivery-tip design. Patients were pleased with
with the SlimLipo handpiece experienced less downtime and fewer side the minimal recovery time following treatment. The ability to return to
effects. While some patients reported minor tenderness, bruising was work within one to two days was markedly different from previous
minimal and most patients were able to return to work the following experience with other laser devices or traditional liposuction alone.
morning. Patients experienced the expected immediate side effects of Conclusions drawn from this pilot study were that this treatment was
trace or mild erythema, bruising and oedema, but most of this was milder than its predecessors and offered significantly improved
completely resolved after one week. Marked improvements in side experiences and outcomes. Significantly reduced tissue trauma,
effects and downtime for this procedure compared with traditional bruising, bleeding and pain were confirmed. Clinical results were
liposuction may be attributed to more complete heating and excellent, with improvements in 100% of patients at six weeks post-
subsequent breakdown of fat conferred by the 924nm wavelength. We treatment. Patients reported a high level of satisfaction, appreciating the
observed other benefits, including smaller and fewer numbers of minimal downtime and the smoothing and tightening of their skin. All
incisions. This is believed to have contributed to quicker recovery, patients agreed they would opt to undergo the procedure again and
reduced post-operative pain and reduced tissue trauma. would recommend the procedure to family and friends. ■
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Introducing –
TRUE LASER
BODY SCULPTING
™
Culminating ten years of research, SlimLipo is the first system with
wavelengths designed specifically for laser-assisted lipolysis. Every
detail – the choice of wavelengths, the unique treatment tip design, and
continuous wave energy delivery – was developed to give physicians
the first true laser body sculpting system.
Learn more about this revolutionary technology
at www.slimlipo.com.
©2009 Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. Palomar is a registered trademark and SlimLipo is a trademark
of Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
www.palomarmedical.com USA: 1-800-PALOMAR Europe: +31 20 624 6159 Australia: +612-9484-4546
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