Laser-Assisted Tumescent Liposuction (Alma LipoLife)

Body contouring with the Alma LipoLife 3G laser liposuction platform at AMEM's Zlín operating theatre. Fat is loosened and aspirated through a thin cannula under local tumescent anaesthesia — you stay awake and can even check the result in different positions during the procedure. The integrated 360° laser fibre releases fat cells intact rather than breaking them apart, making aspiration gentler, and simultaneously stimulates collagen so the overlying skin contracts and tightens instead of sagging. Typical areas include abdomen, hips, inner and outer thighs, back, buttocks, arms, knees and — thanks to the precision of the laser — small zones such as the double chin and neck. The operation takes 1–2 hours; a complete home recovery kit with two compression garments and medication is included.

Liposuction permanently removes fat cells from a treated area — once aspirated, fat storage in that zone is permanently reduced. AMEM Zlín performs both classic tumescent liposuction and laser-assisted liposuction with the Alma LipoLife 3G system, performed by plastic surgeon MUDr. Hana Skeřilová, who works with this device at several sites in the Czech Republic. **Why laser-assisted:** In conventional tumescent liposuction fat cells are mechanically broken up before aspiration. With LipoLife, a laser fibre inside the cannula illuminates the tissue around it through 360°, releasing whole fat cells for gentler, more uniform aspiration. The laser energy also activates collagen fibres in the overlying skin, which improves skin retraction and firmness over the following 3 months — reducing the risk of post-liposuction laxity and surface irregularity, and shortening recovery. The precision of the system also makes very small areas treatable: double chin, neck, even the mons pubis. **The procedure:** Pre-operative examination and photo documentation; the area is marked and infiltrated with tumescent anaesthetic solution; antibiotics and a calming medication are given. You remain awake and can communicate with the surgeon — and review the contour during the operation. The procedure takes 1–2 hours and is painless or minimally uncomfortable. Afterwards the site is cleaned, covered with absorbent dressings and a compression garment is fitted. **Recovery:** Everything needed at home is included — 2 compression garments fitted to your measurements, medication, plasters, absorbent dressings and pads. Tumescent fluid drains from the small entry points for ~24 hours (wear loose, dark clothing). Drink at least 2 litres of fluid daily in the first week. Two days of complete rest, then a calm regimen; light activities resume within days, sport in 3–5 weeks depending on the area. Wear the compression garment as instructed. Final contour is assessed at 3–4 months. The clinic offers follow-up non-invasive RF (TriPollar Apollo) treatments on the operated area at a 70% discount to perfect skin smoothing. **Contraindications:** acute infection, pregnancy/breastfeeding, under 18, clotting disorders, warfarin/blood thinners, anaesthetic allergy.