SmartLipo™

Pioneered in Europe, the SmartLipo™ procedure is the first laser-assisted liposuction procedure. SmartLipo™ was approved by the FDA in November of 2006 and has quickly been labeled the cutting edge procedure in cosmetic surgery.

If you have areas of fat that will not respond to diet and exercise, then you are a candidate for SmartLipo™. Utilizing smaller instruments and specialized technology, SmartLipo™ removes fat cells, contouring and reshaping areas of the body including the abdomen, love handles, backs, thighs, hips, knees, arms, neck, and chin. Through a special laser similar to that used in cataract surgery, fat cells are targeted and the sound energy literally dissolves the cells on contact. A gentle suction then massages the dissolved fat out of the body. A very small percentage is retained, absorbed into the body, and excreted as waste within 24 hours. The laser vaporizes and liquefies the fat on contact resulting in less fat. Careful shaping of the treatment area makes way for a better contour and appearance to the body area treated. Since the aiming beam at the tip of the SmartLipo laser allows the doctor to know exactly where she is at all times, the procedure is very precise.

SmartLipo™ is highly effective for patients wishing to lose small amounts of fat. It will not provide satisfactory results for persons needing to lose significant amounts of body fat. Almost anyone can be a good candidate for SmartLipo™. In general, the ideal candidate: (1) is in good health, exercises regularly, is within 25 lbs. of his or her ideal weight; (2) has one or more areas of local body fat deposits that have responded poorly to diet and exercise; and (3) is bothered by these fatty areas, and is motivated to get rid of them permanently.

Most patients typically require only one treatment. Each SmartLipo™ session may last from 45 minutes to one hour for each area treated. SmartLipo can also be used for “touch-ups” and revisions to previously treated areas. SmartLipo™ recovery time is fast and relatively painless. Recovery starts the moment the surgeon turns off the SmartLipo™ laser. Patients often return to work within 1–2 days of undergoing the SmartLipo procedure.

Prior to an actual procedure visit you will need to schedule a consultation appointment with the physician. During this visit you will discuss your goals for the SmartLipo™ and your expectations. You will also need to share your medical history and other relevant information. The physician will inform you of the realistic expectations you can achieve based on your initial body state.

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