Laser Liposuction: SmartLipo
Apr 14th, 2010 by admin
Body fat can be stubborn, especially in certain areas of the body. If diet and exercise have been unsuccessful in eliminating areas of fat on your body, Smartlipo may be the answer you have been searching for.
SmartLipo is a great option for people who are in good overall health, exercise regularly and are near their ideal weight. Patients in their sixties have had this procedure done with excellent results.
SmartLipo is a non-invasive, laser body sculpting procedure that can help people reduce deposits of fatty tissue. Provided the individual maintains a healthy lifestyle and does not become overweight, the results can be permanent. This procedure can be more cost effective and is less invasive than normal Liposuction, and has the added benefit of a shorter recovery period.
SmartLipo uses a laser to precisely target, break up, dissolve and remove stubborn fat deposits through a small incision. The laser cauterizes blood vessels during the procedure so there is less blood loss and bruising than with normal liposuction. The energy of the laser, when directed just beneath the skin, promotes the production of collagen, resulting in tighter, more toned skin. This is something that traditional liposuction procedures cannot promise.
Routine blood work will be done one to weeks before surgery. Patients must stop taking certain medications, such as aspirin, that can cause bleeding at least seven days before the procedure.
SmartLipo is done with a local anesthetic that numbs the area. Because there is no general anesthesia required, patients are allowed to eat a small meal beforehand. Patients do need to arrange for transportation home.
After surgery, there may some discomfort, although it usually very minimal and can be relieved with over the counter medications recommended by the surgeon. It may also be necessary to wear a compression garment, depending on the type of procedure that was done, to aid in the healing process and keep swelling to a minimum.
Most normal activities can be resumed the following day; however, strenuous activities or exercise need to be avoided for two weeks.
Some swelling may occur after surgery, but once it has subsided the area will appear more toned and firm. The results will continue to improve for several weeks. The final results of SmartLipo should be visible by the eighth week.
