# Liquified Fat Lasers LifeSculpt Liposuction Drains the Flub By Michael Plishka | Published 2009-06-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifesculpt-laser-liposuction References: [prnewswire](http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/lifesculpt/38855/) & [lifesculpt](http://www.lifesculpt.com/index.php) In [weight loss advertisements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weightloss-services) it’s common to hear the phrase, “Seemingly melts fat away...” That statement is truly a reality, as Palomar Medical Technologies now offers a liposuction technique that literally melts fat. Through the [use of lasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fda-cleared-laser-therapy-mask), the fat is melted before being suctioned out. This technique is less painful, result in less bruising, is quicker, and requires shorter healing times. In addition, the use of this technique seems to prompt the growth of collagen, which has the side effect of [tightening the skin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovelyskin-firming-skincare) as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Liquified Fat Lasers:** Opportunity for medical device companies to develop more efficient and less invasive fat removal technologies. - **Weight Loss Technology:** Opportunity for health and wellness industry to integrate laser technology into weight loss programs for more effective and efficient results. - **Skin Tightening Innovations:** Opportunity for cosmetic companies to explore the use of laser technology for non-surgical skin tightening procedures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Medical Devices:** Opportunity for medical device manufacturers to incorporate laser technology into liposuction and fat removal devices. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for wellness centers and weight loss clinics to offer laser-assisted fat removal as a premium service. - **Cosmetics:** Opportunity for cosmetic companies to develop laser-based skin tightening treatments as alternatives to surgical procedures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [At-Home Body Contouring Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celluma-contour.md) - [Light Therapy Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lipo-wrap-led.md) - [Award-Winning Medical Aesthetic Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-aesthetic-equipment.md) - [Body-Sculpting Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropoff.md) - [Cold Laser Skincare Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antiagingskincare.md) - [Non-Invasive Cellulite Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noninvasive-cellulite-treatment.md) - [Hair Removal Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hair-removal1.md) - [Next-Gen Inclusive Lasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avava-miria.md) - [Clinical Skin Rejuvenation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiber-laser.md)