Study of Low Level Laser Therapy for Body Contouring

Inclusion Criteria

• indicated for liposuction for the removal of localized deposits of adipose tissues that do not respond to diet and exercise; specifically in the areas of the waist, hips and bilateral thighs.
• willing and able to abstain from partaking in any treatment other than the study procedure (existing or new) to promote body contouring and/or weight loss during the course of study participation.
• willing and able to maintain regular diet and exercise regimen without during study participation.
• 18 to 65 years.
• Male or female.

Exclusion Criteria

• Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 kg/m² or greater.
• Diabetes dependent on insulin or oral hypoglycemic medications.
• known cardiovascular disease.
• cardiac surgeries, pacemakers.
• excessive alcohol consumption.
• prior surgical intervention for body sculpting/weight loss.
• medical, physical, or other contraindications for body sculpting/weight loss.
• current use of medication(s) known to affect weight levels and/or to cause bloating or swelling and for which abstinence during the course of study participation is not safe or medically prudent.
• medical condition known to affect weight levels and/or to cause bloating or swelling.
• diagnosis of, and/or taking medication for, irritable bowel syndrome.
• active infection, wound or other external trauma to the areas to be treated with the laser.
• pregnant, breast feeding, or planning pregnancy prior to study end.
• serious mental health illness; psychiatric hospitalization in past two years.
• developmental disability or cognitive impairment that would preclude adequate comprehension of the informed consent form and/or ability to record the necessary study measurements.
• involvement in litigation and/or a worker's compensation claim and/or receiving disability benefits related to weight-related and/or body shape issues.
• participation in research in the past 90 days.