Smartlipo is a fat removal procedure that is touted as safe, affordable, and fast. It is reported to deliver results quicker and to tighten skin while melting fat. Liposuction has improved drastically in recent years, and now Smartlipo, which is a laser assisted liposuction procedure, is becoming the fastest growing type of liposuction performed. Smartlipo uses a laser to “zap” fat cells, which are then sucked out by a cannula like in regular liposuction.
But this procedure is said to be better than regular liposuction in many ways. It results in better coagulation, less swelling, faster recovery, minimal scarring, tighter skin, better looking results, and lower risks. Smartlipo patients can stand up after having the surgery and walk out. It is said to feel very much like deep tissue massage. The patient does not have general anesthesia and is alert and awake during the procedure, with only local anesthesia used. Blood loss is minimal, and the procedure has been nicknamed “lunchtime lipo.”
The “incision” for Smartlipo is said to be the size of a mosquito bite, and that means scarring is minimal. Unlike regular liposuction, Smartlipo does not leave dimples and ripples in the skin, and the skin is actually smoother and more taut afterwards. It is great for tightening up loose skin, and reduces the appearance of cellulite. It can be done on many parts of the body, such as the abdomen, ankles, arms, back, breasts, buttocks, calves, chin, hips, inner and outer thighs, waist, and neck.
The key to the great success of Smartlipo is how the laser prepares for the removal of fat cells. The fat cells are instantly liquified by the laser, and that means that the cannula used to remove the fat cells is much smaller than the cannula used for traditional liposuction. The incisions are tiny, and the overall procedure is less invasive. While patients do wear compression garments afterwards, they do not have to wear them for nearly as long as with traditional liposuction.
People considering Smartlipo should be aware that it is not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle. It won’t make you any fitter. For people who are physically fit, but who have problem areas that stubbornly hang on despite exercise and dieting are the best candidates for Smartlipo. The areas most requested to be sculpted include the hips, buttocks, thighs, and abdomen. Anyone considering Smartlipo will have to consult with a Smartlipo trained doctor to see if they are a good candidate for the procedure.
Smartlipo is considered a revolution in liposuction. While liposuction has been around for decades, there have always been unknowns, such as the quality of the final result. Bumps, pockets, and rippling have been widely reported with traditional liposuction, but these problems are basically eliminated with Smartlipo. The laser is used as a guide in applying the process evenly to the area being treated, and this means that the chances of too little or too much fat being removed from localized areas are much smaller. Any unevenness that is evident immediately after the procedure almost always goes away during recovery as the skin tightens around the area treated.
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