Study of the Effectiveness of Green Diode Laser Light on Body Shaping

Inclusion Criteria

• Body Mass Index (BMI) less than 30 kg/m²
• Subject indicated for liposuction or use of liposuction techniques for the removal of localized deposits of adipose tissues that do not respond to diet and exercise; specifically for the indication of body contouring in the areas of the waist, hips and bilateral thighs. (As per the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery's 2006 Guidelines for Liposuction Surgery).
• Subject is willing and able to abstain from partaking in any treatment other than the study procedure to promote body contouring and/or weight loss during study participation.
• Subject is willing and able to maintain his or her regular diet and exercise regimen without effecting significant change in either direction during study participation.

Exclusion Criteria

• Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 kg/m² or greater.
• Diabetic dependent on insulin or oral hypoglycemic medications.
• Known cardiovascular disease.
• Prior cardiac surgery.
• Prior surgical intervention for body sculpting/weight loss, such as liposuction, abdominoplasty, stomach stapling, lap band surgery.
• Medical, physical, or other contraindications for body sculpting/weight loss.
• Use of medication(s) known to affect weight levels and/or to cause bloating or swelling and for which abstinence during study participation is not safe or medically prudent.
• Any medical condition known to affect weight levels and/or 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.
• Photosensitivity disorder.
• Current cancer or receiving treatment for cancer.
• Pregnant, breast feeding, or planning pregnancy prior to study end.
• Serious mental health illness such as dementia or schizophrenia; 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 study measurements.
• Involvement in litigation and/or a worker's compensation claim and/or receiving disability benefits related to weight-related/body shape issues.
• Participation in research in the past 30 days.