Erchonia Emerald Laser (Low-Level Laser Fat Reduction)

The Erchonia Emerald Laser uses ten 532 nm green laser diodes to emulsify fat cells from the inside without heat or surgery. The low-level laser energy creates temporary pores in the fat cell membrane, allowing fat to drain into the interstitial space and be cleared naturally. FDA-cleared for overall body circumference reduction. Treats the abdomen, waistline, hips, thighs, and arms without downtime.

MDspa Las Vegas offers the Erchonia Emerald Laser — an FDA-cleared non-thermal, non-invasive laser body contouring device that uses a different mechanism from both radiofrequency-based (truSculpt iD) and electromagnetic (Emsculpt Neo) body contouring. The Emerald Laser emits ten 532 nm green laser diodes in a low-level (cold) laser configuration — delivering photobiomodulation energy at a fluence too low to generate meaningful heat in tissue. Instead, the 532 nm low-level laser energy is absorbed by cytochrome c oxidase and other photoreceptive molecules in the adipocyte cell membrane, triggering a photochemical cascade that temporarily increases membrane permeability — creating transient pores in the fat cell wall. The liquid triglyceride content (stored fat) of the cell is able to exit through these temporary pores into the interstitial space, where it is taken up by the lymphatic system and metabolised. Unlike high-energy thermal fat reduction devices, the low-level laser does not destroy or kill the fat cells — it simply empties them temporarily. The result is a measurable reduction in fat cell volume and consequently in body circumference in the treated areas. The FDA clearance for the Erchonia Emerald Laser covers overall body circumference reduction, and clinical studies have demonstrated statistically significant waist, hip, thigh, and upper arm circumference reductions compared to control groups. Treatable areas at MDspa include the abdomen, waistline, hips, thighs, and arms. A series of sessions is typically recommended — often six to nine treatments over three weeks — to achieve meaningful circumference reduction. Sessions are painless, require no compression garments, and have no post-treatment downtime or activity restrictions.