Lipo lasers are used to perform this lipo-type procedure on patients with a body mass index (BMI) of about 28 or more. Body fat deposits can be removed through ultrasound guided liposuction. Lipo-laser treatments have also been approved by the FDA for use on patients with a skin thickness ranging from extremely light to heavy. For both men and women these lipo lasers are now being employed in a wide variety of cosmetic procedures.