The reach of Artificial Intelligence in modern-day society seems limitless. From books and even poetry written entirely by Chat GPT to social media algorithms learning our fashion and food preferences to send us clothes and restaurant recommendations, the infiltration of this exploding technology can seem overwhelming and even scary. But, there is one area in which many welcome AI’s influence and potential capabilities – medicine. Whether combing through a patient’s medical history to warn of possible drug interactions and assist in diagnosis or programming a device to learn and store specific information about a patient to heighten the safety and effectiveness of a procedure, the horizon for AI in the medical world looks incredibly promising. Edina Plastic Surgery is, therefore, extremely excited to introduce our patients to LipoAI, our new, revolutionary AI laser-assisted liposuction device. Let’s take a look at how this innovative procedure that removes fat and tightens skin is transforming the world of surgical body contouring.
What is LipoAI and How Does it Work?
LipoAI is a minimally invasive body contouring device that removes fat and tightens skin with the assistance of a laser and AI technology. Unlike traditional liposuction, with LipoAI your surgeon inserts an AI-guided laser through a small entry point in the body to specifically target fat in the treatment area. Once the fat is essentially dissolved, it is removed by a suction device. The laser also significantly stimulates collagen production in the treatment area, which causes tissue contraction and additional skin tightening.
“Our team of plastic surgeons at Edina Plastic Surgery have been researching and looking for the most technologically advanced laser-assisted liposuction device for some time now,” says Dr. Christine Stewart, a board-certified plastic surgeon and partner at Edina Plastic Surgery. “We wanted a device that was not only precise and versatile but also had the highest safety ratings for our patients and the best results. LipoAI not only meets those requirements but exceeds them. This device is a game-changer for our patients who could benefit from both fat removal and skin tightening.”
“The AI feature in LipoAI is unlike anything else available today,” stresses Dr. Stewart. “It literally takes data from a patient’s tissues during their procedure to customize the laser energy settings used during treatment. This function makes LipoAI incredibly safe, reduces the risk of skin damage, and enhances fat removal for superior results.”
How is LipoAI Different Than Traditional Liposuction?
“There are three main ways that LipoAI is different than traditional liposuction and other laser-assisted devices,” explains Dr. Stewart. “First, LipoAI uses a laser to dissolve fat before it is removed. This feature allows smaller and thinner instruments to be used for fat removal that cause less trauma to tissues. In turn, patients may experience less bruising and downtime than traditional liposuction that uses the movement of the cannula under the skin to break apart fat before removal.”
“Next, LipoAI uses advanced AI technology coupled with highly specified laser energy to provide an extremely safe and effective treatment. During your procedure, the device learns which spots in a treatment area are more resistant and which are less and adjusts energy levels accordingly and continuously throughout the procedure to avoid damaging the skin and increase fat removal. Other laser-assisted devices on the market keep energy levels consistent throughout treatment, which may lead to unnecessarily aggressive energy settings in some areas, which can cause unneeded trauma to tissues, skin damage, and even burns.”
“Lastly, LipoAI is different from traditional liposuction in that it also tightens skin,” says Dr. Stewart. “This is important because sometimes when we remove a large volume of fat from an area of the body, the superficial skin can slightly sag without that fat’s support. LipoAI may prevent this by stimulating collagen and tightening the skin. It also means that some patients who weren’t originally good candidates for liposuction are now due to the additional skin tightening feature.”
What Areas of the Body Can Be Treated With LipoAI?
LipoAI is an excellent solution for treating all areas of the body that would benefit from both fat removal and skin tightening. Its versatility allows it to be used on any area of the body that traditional liposuction can be used, ensuring that your unique needs can be met. This includes:
- Submental fullness – (double chin) – removes fat and adds contour to the jawline with additional skin tightening, especially good for patients in their late 30s/40s who do not need or are not ready for neck lift surgery
- Neck and jowls
- Upper arms – additional skin tightening feature is very beneficial in this area
- Bra fat/back fat
- Male chest (gynecomastia)
- Abdomen – works exceptionally well for women who have moderate excess abdominal skin after childbirth but aren’t good candidates for full abdominoplasty and do not have diastasis
- Flanks and hips
- Upper thighs – additional skin tightening feature is very beneficial in this area
- Knees
- Ankles
Who is a Good Candidate for LipoAI
“Just like traditional liposuction, LipoAI is not a substitute for diet and exercise and is not a weight loss tool,” advises Dr. Stewart. “Appropriate candidates for this procedure must be in good general health, close to their ideal body weight for a sustained amount of time, and non-smokers. What potentially makes your surgeon deem you a better candidate for LipoAI versus traditional liposuction comes down to your skin. If the amount of excess skin that a patient has doesn’t really warrant skin excision surgery, like a tummy tuck, they may still be a great candidate for LipoAI. An example of this would be a fitter mom who has some loose skin on her abdomen, could benefit from some fat removal and contouring with liposuction, but isn’t a candidate for a full abdominoplasty that surgically removes excess skin.”
Unique Benefits of LipoAI
LipoAI has several unique benefits that make it stand out from other laser-assisted liposuction devices. For one, it has a tiny entry point that leads to minimal, barely noticeable scarring. LipoAI is also incredibly precise due to how specifically the laser energy can be administered. This results in less bruising, skin damage, pain, and shorter downtimes than traditional liposuction. LipoAI also excels at treating smaller, more difficult-to-treat areas for fat removal. The most substantial benefit of LipoAI may be its capacity to tighten skin, which enhances the result of any fat removal procedure.
Built-In AI Intelligence
LipoAI incorporates a predictive algorithm modeled on thousands of data points, measuring temperature and energy in varied and dynamic environments to predict temperature and set thresholds for fat removal. AI is able to interpret your plastic surgeon’s movements to predict the proper delivery of energy to tissue and adjust intelligently and automatically in real-time to increase safety, avoid skin damage, and enhance fat removal.
Superior Body Contouring Results
By achieving a significantly higher peak power and frequency than previous generations of laser-assisted liposuction devices, LipoAI can destroy fat cells faster, more powerfully, and more efficiently. The higher peak power also produces less thermal wake, leading to safer, more controlled delivery of laser energy to targeted areas. Combined with AI, this more precise, uniform delivery of energy results in smoother, tighter contours.
Versatile Treatment Options
LipoAI can be used across large and small, hard-to-treat areas. Thanks to the skin-tightening benefits of laser-assisted liposuction, patients who are not candidates for traditional liposuction may benefit from this procedure.
Enhanced Patient Experience
Compared to traditional liposuction, LipoAI promotes a safer and more efficient destruction of fat and a superior skin tightening effect, leading to an improved patient experience overall: less bruising, minimal pain, less recovery time, and tighter results.
“Although there is still a time and place for traditional liposuction, especially when a patient is pairing it with an additional procedure that includes skin excision, like tummy tuck, or arm lift, I’m very excited for our patients to have access to LipoAI at Edina Plastic Surgery,” says Dr. Stewart. “Not only does it open the door for patients who may not have been good candidates for liposuction in the past, but the AI and laser-assisted technologies of LipoAI will enhance our patient’s results and lead to smoother contours and tighter skin!”
Have you been considering liposuction surgery and would like to learn more about LipoAI? Schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Christine Stewart or another board-certified plastic surgeon at Edina Plastic Surgery by calling (952) 234-6145, texting (952) 925-1765, or CLICKING HERE!
