Laser lipo is a minimally non-invasive procedure that uses a laser to melt away the fat under the skin. Laser lipo targets fat cells while sparing other tissues in the body. The laser energy penetrates down to the fat cells and creates tiny holes in the membranes. This causes the fat cells to release their stored fatty acids glycerol, and water into the body and the shrink, potentially resulting in lost inches. The body then flushes out the expelled fat-cell contents via the lymphatic system or burn them for energy.