Developed by Cynosure, SmartLipo is a revolution in fat removal - giving realistic meaning to the phrase "it melts fat away." SmartLipo uses a low-pain, highly efficient process instead of the bulky tubes and uncomfortable office visits required of traditional liposuction. SmartLipo utilizes smaller instruments and specialized technology to zap fat cells for contouring and reshaping areas of the body including the abdomen, love handles, backs, thighs, hips, knees, arms, neck, and chin.
SmartLipo Facts
SmartLipo won the AHB Reader's Choice Awards overall for 2009
Uses laser technology to melt fat before aspiration
Less pain and downtime than traditional liposuction
How does SmartLipo work?
Utilizing laser technology, a precise and powerful light beam is created and specifically calibrated to liquefy fat deposits through the top layers of the skin. A small incision is made and the laser is inserted into the body via a small cannula, or tube. The laser ruptures the fat cells and is then removed through the same incision. Since the laser seals blood vessels as it is liquefying the fat deposits, there is less bleeding, bruising and swelling. FDA approved, SmartLipo research has shown that little, if any, fat is reabsorbed into the body.
Prior to your 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.
The procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia. A small incision is made and a tiny fiber optic cannula, or tube, is inserted into the top layers of the skin. Moving back and forth, the laser ruptures the fat cell membranes and is aspirated through the original incision. Treatment takes approximately 45 minutes to an hour. Afterward, compression garments are optional because while the laser is working on the fat, it is simultaneously cauterizing blood vessels so there is less bleeding, bruising and swelling. Patients who have had SmartLipo are back to work within 1-2 days and bandages can come off in 1-2 weeks.
What are the risks?
It is important to recognize that though SmartLipo is highly effective, it is only appropriate for patients wishing to lose small amounts of fat, or up to about 8 pounds. SmartLipo will not provide satisfactory results for persons needing to lose significant amounts of body fat - such patients require traditional liposuction or alternate methods for weight loss.
Why should I choose SmartLipo over traditional liposuction?
Many features set SmartLipo apart from traditional liposuction such as length of visits, comfort, recovery time, and reduced scarring and bruising. Traditional liposuction requires about seven days of down time post-procedure, general anesthesia, additional surgical procedures to touch up what the liposuction cannot achieve, stitches, six week compression garment, and an unpleasant tube to facilitate fluid drainage. SmartLipo, on the other hand, uses local anesthesia, small lasers and cannulas for fat removal, leaves little to no scarring and requires no stitches, only two days of down time and compression garments are optional. SmartLipo also eliminates “skin droop” that is associated with traditional liposuction since the laser reconstructs the skin by pulling it inwards during the procedure.
How much does SmartLipo Cost?
SmartLipo is not for everyone and only a discussion with a qualified physician will enable you to decide whether you want to have SmartLipo done. Average cost is in the range of $2,500 to $5,000 per area and can usually be performed in one in-office visit.
Many men and women have consistently struggled with losing excess body fat in order to achieve healthy and aesthetically pleasing lives.
Though a balanced diet paired with regular exercise works for many, still others see little results despite large amounts of stress and frustration. Until now, the best solution for removing such fat was liposuction - a cosmetic procedure that literally sucks the fatty tissues out of the body and enables a person to effectively lose weight in a matter of minutes.
However, a new procedure is now available that is making traditional Liposuction lose its edge and become less desirable.
The Biggest Loser Talks about Weight Loss and Removing Excess Skin - There's no question, weight loss is hard to do. The dirty little secret that no one shares is that even once you lose the weight, you will probably have some excess skin to remove. Danny Cahill talks with "The Doctors" today about losing the weight and the skin left behind.
Join Dr. Walter Tom Weekly on KSRO - Dr. Tom and the Aesthetic Laser and Vein Center invite you to listen in every Thursday for "Ask the Expert."
SmartLipo MPX approved in Korea, Affirm in China - Cynosure announced today that it has received approval to market the Smartlipo MPX in Korea and the AffirmAnti-Aging Workstation in the People's Republic of China.
SmartLipo MPX - A Little Change Makes a Big Difference - SmartLipo, the industry leader in laser lipolysis, now offers a 46-watt version of their MPX system. We spoke to Dr. Christine Petti for her take on the technology.
Scottsdale Surgeon and Lipo Expert Appeals to Men, Women and Singles with New SmartLipo Laser Procedure - SmartLipo a new laser- assisted fat removal process can be the solution to get you in shape for new romance. The dating scene is full of male and female prospects with "excess baggage" - and they are not just the people who are divorced with children, but guys and gals with extra layers of fat in all the wrong places. Love handles, spare tires, muffin tops, jelly bellies, thunder thighs, bubble butts and arms with wings may sound like cute terms, but not when they are imposed on your body-image. It's tough out there, and love is not always blind to our flaws - leading more men and women who are re-entering the dating scene to Infini Cosmetic Associates for the new SmartLipo fat trimming and body toning treatment.
Smartlipo and Aesthetics Boutique Opens in Columbus, Ohio Suburb - Residents of Columbus and central Ohio have a new option when it comes to looking their best. Bella Cosmedica custom aesthetics, a full-service aesthetics boutique specializing in Smartlipo™ liposuction procedures as well as other surgical and non-surgical cosmetic services, opens for patient care in the Columbus suburb of Pickerington on Wednesday, July 22, 2009.
Aesthetics Facility Giving Away $1000 Smartlipo™ Gift Certificates - One resourceful company is offering prospective patients a little extra incentive to take their battle-with-the-bulge to the next level - $1000 toward Smartlipo™, also known as laser liposuction. Those wanting to slim down and look their best despite the bad economy are finding the financial assistance appealing.
Dr. Kovak Brings Laser Liposuction to the Chicago Area! - Dr. Stanley Kovak is pleased to introduce the fastest growing cosmetic surgery procedure on the market today to Chicagoland - Laser Liposuction! Also known as SmartLipo, the FDA approved Aspire Laser Liposuction procedure by Palomar is the newest and most effective procedure to melt away fat and tighten skin with almost immediate results. The Laser Liposuction technique uses a laser to quickly dissolve the fat while simultaneously tightening the surrounding skin almost anywhere on the body - from thighs to chins.
Smartlipo Featured on Upcoming Episode of "The Doctors" - A prominent plastic surgeon in the Los Angeles, California area will be featured on a new episode of "The Doctors" to describe a revolutionary laser liposuction procedure. Dr. Christine Petti with Aesthetic Accents Cosmetic and Laser Surgery Center is one of the first surgeons on the West coast to perform Smartlipo™, a minimal downtime laser liposuction technique -- that not only melts fat, but also tightens skin and can be done under local anesthesia.
Beauty Buzz: Aesthetic Trends for February 8, 2010 - Who Dat?! While the Saints come marching in from their big Superbowl win, the big winner on American Health and Beauty today is the Newport Beach Neck Shrinklift!
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