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. Developed by Cynosure, SmartLipo is a revolution in fat removal - giving realistic meaning to the phrase "it melts fat away."
photos courtesy of Cynosure, Inc.
What is SmartLipo?
SmartLipo is a remarkable method for removing unwanted body fat through 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.
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.
How does SmartLipo work?
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.
Worries about the safety of the laser should be quelled - the laser can easily differentiate between fat cells and other tissues including nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissues.
What will happen during my visit?
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.
During your procedure visit the physician will begin by filling the procedure area with a saline solution. This solution helps numb the site and shrink blood vessels. The laser is inserted into the skin and heats the fat cells to 45 degrees centigrade, resulting in a breakdown of membranes and release of liquid fat. A small incision is made in the area and small cannulas (tiny tubes) are inserted to suck out the dissolved fat cells. A pressure garment is placed over the procedure area for one to three days.
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 that vacuums out fat. 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 only two weeks for compression garments.
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.
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.
Plastic Surgery Patients Experience 'Rapid Recovery' And 'Minimal Discomfort With New Laser Liposuction Techniques - Thanks to advances in laser liposuction San Jose plastic surgery patients can literally watch their fat melt away without the scarring, anesthesia or downtime traditionally associated with liposuction procedures. And because laser liposuction offers a faster recovery, the procedure has grown extremely popular among executives, parents and busy people on-the-go.
More 'Micro' Liposuction Patients Choosing Combination Enhancement Surgeries - As Los Angeles and Beverly Hills liposuction patients desire more complete results, plastic surgeons are performing more procedures that combine the Smartlipo laser lipolysis system with other procedures for enhanced body sculpting.
Dr. Bassin to be Featured on Central Florida News 13 Today - Dr. Bassin to be featured on Central Florida News 13 today with the world feature of his groundbreaking Aqualipo - the first doctor in the nation to combine SmartLipo and Body Jet technology.
New Port Richey Doctor First in Area to Offer The Newest Breakthrough in Liposuction Surgery - Dr. Ivan A Ramos of New Port Richey will be the first in the area to offer Laser-Assisted SmartlipoTM. SmartLipoTM Laser Liposuction has been proven to result in less pain, faster healing, and better fat removal results. In addition to melting the fat, Smartlipo liposuction has been proven to coagulate and tighten the tissue, and induce collagen production in the skin.
Baltimore Area Plastic Surgery Practice Introduces Smartlipo MPX - Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Eric Chang has been chosen to train other plastic surgeons in the state on the new Smartlipo MPX liposuction technique. This new device enables surgeons to perform less-invasive Baltimore liposuction procedures with faster recovery times.
East End Laser Care Announces - Spring Seminar - East End Laser Care invite to join them for an evening of events featuring the latest in cosmetic non-surgical treatments for the face and body.
Patients Benefit from Smartlipo MPX System - The surgeons at the New York Group for Plastic Surgery now offer Tarrytown liposuction patients the benefit of a breakthrough device, Smartlipo MPX, which allows patients to enhance their body contour more comfortably and quickly than traditional approaches.
Cynosure Obtains Favorable Markman Rulings in Patent Infringement Case Against CoolTouch - The lawsuit alleges that CoolTouch's 1320 nm CoolLipo(TM) laser system infringes on U.S. Patent No. 6,206,873 (the 873 patent), which relates to methods for liquefying and removing subcutaneous fat cells through the use of laser energy. Cynosure is the exclusive licensee of the 873 patent, which is a fundamental component of the Smartlipo(TM) LaserBodyScuplting(SM) Workstation.
Cherry Hill Laser & Skin Care Center Adds Smartlipo To Their Impressive Menu Of Services - Cherry Hill Laser & Skin Care Center, one of the most experienced laser centers in the Delaware Valley and Southern New Jersey with 12 cosmetic lasers and over 20,000 procedures performed, has added SmartLipo to their menu of services. Smartlipo laser-assisted lipolysis is a highly effective, minimally invasive, in-office procedure that destroys and permanently eliminates fat cells.
SmartLipo MPX - The Latest Advancement in Laser Body Sculpting - The advancement in liposuction techniques is hitting a new level with the increasing popularity of SmartLipo MPX. Patterned after the original smart lipo procedures developed in Europe and launched in the US in 2007, SmartLipo MPX implements a new wave of technology to increase the effectiveness and safety of laser lipolysis
Fresno and Los Angeles Liposuction to Enjoy a New You for the New Year - An advanced liposuction procedure using laser technology can help women and men kick-start their New Year's resolutions. Dr. Robert Yoho, a surgeon offering cosmetic surgery in the Fresno and Los Angeles areas, now performs Smartlipo laser liposuction for his patients.
Seattle Liposuction Doctor Urges Choosing Safety Over Savings - The economic downturn is prompting a rash of bargain and discount cosmetic surgery offers, but Seattle liposuction surgeon Dr. Braden Stridde warns against choosing surgeons based on financial considerations alone. He explains that safe procedures require surgeons with training, experience, and technologically advanced solutions like Smartlipo MPX.
Smartlipo MPX Expands Santa Rosa Liposuction Options for Women - Plastic Surgery Associates of Santa Rosa finds that a breakthrough treatment, Smartlipo MPX laser liposuction, allows Santa Rosa women both young and old to enjoy faster and more precise treatments that improve skin tone, unlike traditional liposuction treatments that may create a wrinkled or loose skin tone after surgery.
WELCOME TO THE NEW AGE OF PLASTIC SURGERY - Dr. Bassin presents "Welcome to the New Age of Plastic Surgery".
A free live seminar featuring the latest non-surgical advances in cosmetic procedures, plus a brief discussion on Cosmetic Facial Surgery.
Dr. Richard Gentile introduces the “FACELIFT OF THE FUTURE” - DR. RICHARD GENTILE INTRODUCES “FACELIFT OF THE FUTURE” AT AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY MEETING IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND SMARTLIFTING™ IS FEATURED IN FOUR PRESENTATIONS
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon Presents "Evening of Beauty" Open House - Los Angeles Female Plastic Surgeon (http://www.dr-petti.com/html/practice.html), Christine Petti, M.D., F.A.C.S., announces an "Evening of Beauty" Open House on Tuesday, October 7 at 6 pm at her practice, Aesthetic Accents Cosmetic and Laser Surgery Center and Spa Bella A Medical Day Spa. "I'm thrilled to share information about our new procedures, dermal fillers, products and services," says Dr. Petti. "It will be an informative evening with plenty of opportunities to see demonstrations and get to know our staff and facility."
Acara Medspa Generates $40K for Pasadena Medical Spa at Smartlipo Event - Leading MedSpa consulting company, Acara: planned, promoted and executed a Smartlipo event presenting the benefits of laser body sculpting. The event was held at Biologica Institute, a Los Angeles area Medical Spa, and generated over $40,000 in sales in one day.
Beverly Hills Smart Lipo Delivers Dramatic Results - The non-surgical alternative to liposuction, Smart Lipo, delivers dramatic results for men and women looking to lose inches and melt fat. Patients interested in the EZ Lipo and Smart Lipo before September 2008 will be given ten percent off Dr. Assassa's professional fees, with an additional five percent discount if a friend or family member also has the service performed. Refined by internationally renowned Dr. Sam Assassa, Smart Lipo is performed under local anesthesia, with immediate results, no scars, no stitching, and no downtime.
For Liposuction, New Jersey Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Parker, Urges Patients to Be 'Smart' About Lipo - Dr. Paul M. Parker, New Jersey plastic surgeon (http://www.parkercenter.net/), urges men and women interested in liposuction to be smart about their options. Liposuction should be used to sculpt and contour the body rather than using it to simply remove fat. We hear from Dr. Parker about the possible risks with the more marketable methods such as Smart Lipo and Lipodissolve.
Cynosure Receives CE Mark for Smartlipo MPX(TM) Workstation - Cynosure expects to launch Smartlipo MPX through its subsidiaries in the
European Union beginning this quarter. Cynosure has marketed and sold
Smartlipo MPX in the United States since the second quarter of 2008.
Smartlipo™ for Ohio Patients Now Available at Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery - Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery has begun offering SmartlipoTM laser liposuction for their Columbus, Ohio patients. Smartlipo is a minimally-invasive alternative to traditional liposuction that uses laser technology to eliminate fat cells.
John A. Millard, M.D. is 1st Surgeon in Colorado to Offer Smartlipo MPX™ - While SmartLipo has swept the nation with its ease of use, the technology behind the popular fat removal procedure has leaped forward. Colorado plastic surgeon John A. Millard, M.D. is privileged to be the first in his state to offer the next generation - Smartlipo MPX™. Dr. Millard is also one of only two plastic surgeons authorized to teach other physicians how to perform this procedure.
What Have You Got to Lose? With Soluna Aesthetic & Lipo Centers' SmartLipo Ultra Treatment, The Only Answer is Unwanted Fat - The summer months are rife with activities and events that keep our social calendars busy. If warm weather arrived before you were able to shed the last of that "winter weight," don't panic. Rather than canceling their plans, savvy sunbathers are seeking out the services of Soluna Aesthetic & Lipo Center's SmartLipo Ultra treatment - a "smart alternative" to traditional liposuction - that won't sideline you from the fun.
Beverly Hills Aesthetics Launches Beauty Blog Featuring Smart Lipo - The latest opinions on cosmetic surgery, plastic surgery, Smart Lipo, Cosmetic Botox®, facelifts, laser hair removal, and everything about non-surgical aesthetics can now be found on the Beverly Hills Beauty Blog.
Cynosure Appoints H. Travis Lee as Vice President of Global Marketing - Lee will develop and
implement worldwide strategic marketing initiatives for all of Cynosure's
flagship products, including the Smartlipo MPX, the company's newest system
for laser lipolysis, which will debut internationally in the second half of
this year.
Reclaim Your Pre-Baby Body with a Mommy Makeover - The Skin Center Medical Spa, with locations in Pennsylvania and Ohio, offers customized Mommy Makeovers to help re-shape your post-baby body.
Premier Scottsdale plastic surgeon one of first to offer SmartLipo to Phoenix area - Dr. Bryan W. Gawley is one of the first board certified plastic surgeons in the Scottsdale and Phoenix areas to offer smart lipo or laser assisted liposuction procedures. He finds that it is improving his results from all of his body contouring procedures—decreasing downtime, improving skin tightening, and achieving overall better results from body contouring.
Interest in Smartlipo Doubles First Quarter 2008 on AmericanHealthandBeauty.com - Consumers are consistantly searching for more information about the SmartLipo "laser liposuction" procedure and the physicians who perform it. Traffic on AmericanHealthandBeauty.com has doubled for this procedure since last quarter along with a substantial rise in inquiries to physicians who provide the procedure.
Watch SmartLipo being discussed on the Lifetime Network April 2nd in the morning. - SmartLipo is featured on "The Balancing Act", Wednesday morning, April 2, 2008. Check your local listings for the exact time. Smartlipo is the revolutionary new laser lipolysis technology that eliminates fat from trouble areas like abdomen, thighs, arms and neck. SmartLipo can help you achieve a slimmer, more beautiful and confident you!
Houston Weight Loss and Smart Lipo Centers Opens New Clear Lake location - Houston's top weight loss and liposuction speciallty clinic is now open in the Clear Lake area. Offering the latest advances in Medical Weight Loss and Body Sculpting to include Smart Lipo Laser Liposuction and Lipodissolve, Houston Weight Loss and Lipo Centers are now convenient for those living in Pasadena, South Houston, Pearland, Friendswood, League City, Dickinson and other Galveston County cities.
SmartLipo™, 'Lunchtime Liposuction', Featured in Pittsburgh Newspaper - Pittsburgh-based, board-certified cosmetic surgeon and founding medical director of The Skin Center Medical Spa, Dr. Dominic Brandy, was featured in a recent issue of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in an article about SmartLipo™. SmartLipo™ is a new, minimally-invasive type of laser liposuction.
Smartlipo, The Newest Breakthrough In Liposuction Surgery - Laser-Assisted SmartlipoTM Results in Faster Healing, Tighter, Firmer Skin. Dr. Dee Carter and The Cosmetic Laser Studio are proud to introduce Smartlipo, a new, less invasive and more highly targeted procedure to help patients get reduce or get rid of unwanted fat. The procedure is especially effective in the areas of the abdomen, arms and neck.
SmartSense(TM) for Smartlipo(TM): The World's First Intelligent
Delivery System for Laser Lipolysis
Accolade(TM): Cynosure's Flagship Solution for the Removal of Pigmented Lesions
Affirm Er: An Ablative Energy Source that Expands the Affirm(TM) Anti-Aging Workstation for Skin Resurfacing
New Beginning Laser Therapy Reveals Newest Break Through In Liposuction Surgery - Traditional liposuction has been available for years and is used to treat large areas of the body where fat deposits have become prevalent. Recovery from this type of invasive surgery is typically slow, bruising is extensive and the results can be less than what was hoped for.
CoolTouch Inc. Responds to Cynosure Patent Infringement Lawsuit - Earlier this month CoolTouch, Inc. announced that it had received FDA approval for its CoolLipo Laser Lipolysis device. Days later Cynosure, Inc. filed a lawsuit claiming the CoolLipo system violated their patent. Cynosure has a competing product SmartLipo which has received much positive press during 2007. In fact SmartLipo has been the most popular procedure on American Health and Beauty for several months in a row.
McHenry County Surgeon Dr. David Turok Now Offering SmartLipo - Dr. David Turok, who has offices in Fox River Grove, Naperville and Lincoln Park, uses a procedure called Smart Lipo, or laser lipolysis, which requires only local anesthesia and tiny incisions.
Britney Gets SmartLipo? - According to OK! Magazine and Elites TV, Britney Spears flew to Las Vegas to have SmartLipo performed. SmartLipo is a procedure where advanced laser technology is used to break up fat in a less invasive way than traditional Liposuction.
SmartLipo discussed on Columbus FOX News - News Center on FOX aired a story about a minimally invasive form of Liposuction requiring only local anesthesia and reduced downtime. It's called SmartLipo and it's getting a lot of attention nationwide.
New Options for Liposuction from New Jersey Cosmetic Surgeon - A New Jersey cosmetic surgeon at Delaware Valley Plastic Surgery now offers SmartLipoTM laser body sculpting to complement his other liposuction choices in New Jersey, including power-assisted and ultrasonic-assisted liposuction.
Smart Lipo discussed on ABC 9 - Cincinnati ABC affiliate WCPO Channel 9 ran a story on their website featuring the Smartlipo procedure and Dr. Gupta of The Dermatology Laser and Vein Center in Cincinnati.
Sleek Surgical Center Now Offering Smart Lipo in New York - Dr. Christopher T. Chia, a fellowship-trained aesthetic plastic surgeon, offers the minimally invasive Smartlipo™" procedure at the new Sleek Surgical Center in Manhattan.
Smart Lipo, the Liposuction Alternative - KFDX, the NBC Affiliate in Wichita Falls, TX and Lawton, Oklahoma aired a story on September 21, 2007 about Smart Lipo, an alternative to traditional Liposuction.
SmartLipo is the Most Sought After New Procedure in 2007 on AmericanHealthandBeauty.com - American Health and Beauty has added SmartLipo(TM) as a featured procedure, including a comprehensive national directory of SmartLipo(TM) providers. Hundreds of thousands of readers each month will have access to this database, where doctors can post their own practice information, special offers, before & after photos, and articles. Other hot new treatments in high demand for 2007 include ReFirme by Syneron for skin tightening and the permanent injectable filler Artefill, made by Artes Medical.
Introducing The Ultimate Body Shaping Experience - AUGUST 19, 2007 (EDMONTON, ALBERTA) – The Age Reversing Dermatology™ Medical and Surgical Skin Rejuvenation Center in Edmonton was one of the first cosmetic surgery centers in Canada to offer SmartLipo™ Laser Lipolysis--an innovative, laser-powered twist on traditional liposuction that not only melts stubborn body fat like butter, but it also thermally-tightens areas of loose skin. Now Age Reversing Dermatology™ is "taking it up another notch" by upgrading to make their SmartLipo™ body sculpting laser even more efficient at dissolving pockets of fat, and almost twice as fast as before, so effective it is the ultimate body sculpting procedure.
Business Report - Cynosure Sure Looks Good - According to writer Rich Duprey, Cynosure product offerings have improved market appreciation of the company. The Affirm anti-aging system and the SmartLipo lipoplasty laser helped fuel the 52% increase in revenues to $26.1 million in the first quarter.
Non-Invasive Techniques Aim to be Future of Lipoplasty - NEW YORK, April 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The world's top plastic surgeons will gather in New York to evaluate three fat treatment techniques during the Hot Topics seminar at the annual meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), April 19-24 in New York, NY.
Two of these three techniques, LipoSonix's SonoSculpt and Ultrashape, are based on ultrasound technology. LipoSonix is designed to remove fat by selectively targeting fatty tissue with a high-intensity ultrasound, offering a non-invasive alternative to the more common suction-assisted lipoplasty procedure.
SmartLipo™: Fat Melting, Skin Tightening Treatment Now Available in Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) April 24, 2007 -- You've read about it in People Magazine and USA Today, you've watched it on Good Morning America, and now it is finally available in Pittsburgh and only at The Skin Center Medical Spa. SmartLipo™ is the sought-after, minimally-invasive body contouring treatment that is generating national media attention by melting away fat and tightening skin in about an hour, with local anesthesia and little downtime.
SmartLipo in USA TODAY: Cosmetic Surgeons Aim Lasers to Melt Away Fat - Maria Puente of USA Today discusses the new concept in liposuction: laser liposuction also known as "SmartLipo." Laser liposuction is gaining a following by people who want the benefits of the traditional procedure without the expected pain, costs, and recovery time.
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