Why Choose SmartLipo | Myrtle Beach
Jan 13th, 2010 by admin
SmartLipo, also known as laser body sculpting, is a laser based fat removal procedure which offers an alternative to traditional liposuction. SmartLipo is less invasive, safer, and has a greatly reduced recovery time when compared to liposuction. Laser body sculpting is ideal for patients who are close to their ideal weight but have areas of fat which exercise and dieting are not removing. SmartLipo also can be used to target very specific areas of fat, such as under the chin, which traditional liposuction cannot effectively remove.
SmartLipo procedure details depend on the type of laser being used. Some procedures involve creating a small incision with a laser which cauterizes at the same time. This reduces bleeding during the procedure and allows the surgeon to better view what he is doing. Smaller incisions also mean smaller risks of infection, and little to no scarring. Other surgeons use a laser which requires no incision, but simply directs the laser energy at the fat layer under the skin. The laser liquifies the fat, and it is removed through the body’s natural cleansing process. Both techniques involve a laser which seals the blood vessels as the fat is destroyed. This results in less bruising and bleeding than that associated with traditional liposuction.
In addition to fat removal and slimming, laser body sculpting also induces the body to generate more collagen, resulting in a tightening of the skin. There is no concern about sagging skin or dimpling as a result of fat removal. The area is smooth and tighter after treatment. Discomfort after SmartLipo is minimal and does not last over twenty four hours. Any bruising that occurs will fade after three days. Most patients can return to work the next day, while regular liposuction can keep a patient at home for a week. Also, SmartLipo is performed with local anesthesia, eliminating the risks that come with general anesthesia A patient can even eat a light meal before the treatment.
SmartLipo is an excellent alternative for patients with specific fat removal needs, or those wishing to avoid the risks associated with conventional liposuction. It is performed in the doctor’s office, while the patient is awake, with less pain and less recovery. The body is more toned and tight than it would be with regular liposuction. Since there is no need for a general anesthesiologists, costs with SmartLipo are significantly lower. SmartLipo is a smart choice.
