Melinda Ratini, DO, MS on July 07, 2021

Red Light Therapy: Red light therapy is among the newest technologies cleared by the FDA for nonsurgical fat reduction. The procedure requires a specialized lamp that sends light of specific wavelengths through the skin. Triggered by the light, the targeted fat cells create small openings through which they release some of their contents.

The fat cells subsequently shrink in size to bring about the desired fat loss. It causes excess fat to be released as waste and has several advantages:

• It is suitable for the hips, abdomen, thighs, and other areas as recommended by your specialist.
• It is noninvasive with minimal downtime.
• It is quick, taking about 30 minutes to perform.
• It yields results in just three or more treatments.
• It is a low-risk treatment procedure with no established side effects although it is not recommended if you're pregnant or if your liver function is compromised.
• It yields lasting results as long as you don't gain significant weight.