There are many areas of the body and face which can be successfully treated with laser liposuction. Some areas may need more treatments than others. Sometimes several areas can be treated in one laser lipo session. Here are the most popular areas of the body which can be treated, and how smart liposuction can help address common concerns.

• Face - Laser lipo removes fatty deposits from the face as well as tightening areas of skin which have become lax with age.
• Back - Targets problem areas such as the lower back and stubborn bra fat.
• Mons pubis - Removes the stubborn mound of fatty tissue that sits over the pelvic bone. This is a common complaint in men and women.
• Breasts - Reduces the size of the breasts while simultaneously lifting them. Laser lipo is also used to tackle the problem of ‘man boobs’.
• Stomach - Laser lipo is a popular method of removing stubborn and obvious belly fat.
• Thighs - Laser liposuction will result in thinner, more sculpted, thighs.
• Hips - Excess fat around the hips and abdomen can lead to ‘love handles’, which hang outwards from the hips. Laser lipo eliminates fat from this problem area. 
• Buttocks - Improves the shape and size of the buttocks.
• Knees - Targets fatty deposits at the inner knee.
• Upper arms - Flabby upper arms, often referred to as ‘bingo wings’, can be successfully treated with laser lipo, which acts to tighten up the skin.
• Chin - Removes a double chin. This is often combined with laser lipo on the neck for a more dramatic effect.
• Cheeks - Targets ‘chubby cheeks’ and restores a more defined profile.
• Neck - Defines the contours and tightens the skin, also helping to turn back the clock on the aging process.

Smart lipo is a really straightforward treatment. It is carried out in the clinic and you are free to leave on the same day. Laser lipo requires minimum downtime, which is another reason why the treatment is so popular.

Although it is a surgical procedure, it is minimally invasive and is carried out under a local anesthetic, so you remain awake during your laser liposuction.

The surgeon will use a special marker to mark the treatment areas on your body. Then an incision measuring just 1-2 mm is made with a micro-scalpel and the local anaesthetic is administered. A thin tube called a cannula is inserted into the treatment site. A laser inside the cannula melts the fat which makes it easier to remove from the body via suction. Depending on the treatment area, this liquified fat may be left in the body to be absorbed naturally. The heat from the laser also prompts the body to produce more collagen, which helps to tighten the skin, giving the treatment area a more youthful appearance. The treatment takes no more than a couple of hours from start to finish. There is minimal downtime required and you are free to return to your daily activities the following day.

There are no stitches and the incision sites heal within a couple of days.

SmartLipo removes fat by breaking down your fat cells with a laser before they are removed. It is less invasive and therefore can have fewer side effects than traditional liposuction. Laser-assisted liposuction has been around in Europe for about fifteen years.

Laser-assisted liposuction works on small, localised areas of fat on the face and body. Areas that can be treated with laser-assisted liposuction include the face, neck, jowls, arms, back, gynecomastia (or male breasts) and loose skin.

Just as with any surgical procedure, laser-assisted liposuction isn't for everyone. The ideal candidate is someone who is in generally good health and close to normal body weight, but who has areas of fat that just won't budge, even with diet and exercise.

Cadogan Clinic was founded by Mr Bryan Mayou, who pioneered the introduction of liposuction to the UK 30 years ago. Mr Mayou has personally invited Mr Ayham Al-Ayoubi, a leading surgeon and the first Surgeon to introduce Smartlipo and Cellulaze laser into the UK, to practice laser assisted liposuction at the Clinic

• Cadogan Clinic is an award winning specialist cosmetic clinic, with a track record of delivering safe, high quality cosmetic surgery
• We were founded by Mr Bryan Mayou, the surgeon who first brought Liposuction the UK, and he has trained the next generation of specialists at the Clinic
• Unlike many of our competitors, we use the latest anaesthetic technologies to minimise your downtime, and allow you to return home on the day of your procedure
• Our nursing team provide a dedicated 24/7 oncall service during recovery – whatever your question, we can provide the answer
• We offer a complimentary consultation and treatment with our onsite team of aestheticians to ensure you heal and scar quickly and efficiently

Complications are unlikely. That said, as with all surgery, some complications are possible, your surgeon will discuss each of these risks comprehensively at your consultation.