Q: Does laser therapy for weight loss have side effects?

A:I do not know what you mean by laser therapy. I have not heard of it. Weight loss techniques are: a. Diet - the safest. Give this a really good try first. b. Some drugs - Sibutramine often used. It does have side effects, but it should be tried before surgery. c. Surgery. 1. Liposuction - in this operation the fat is sucked out. It is quite effective but has side effects including dangerous ones. 2. Bariatric surgery – in this procedure the intestines are rendered ineffective. After this operation you cannot eat much, and cannot digest all that you eat. This is the most effective but has side effects, occasionally dangerous. Which method to choose from the above list? The answer is:- there is no one answer for all. Meet your physician first, for advice. If your physician refers you to a surgeon, ask in detail about the side effects. They are rare, but not zero.