What is Smartlipo?

Smart Lipo is a less invasive form of liposuction that uses laser energy to liquefy tissue before being suctioned out. As a result, the fat is easier to remove and there is less trauma to the surrounding area.

What is the difference between liposuction and SmartLipo?

Technique: Traditional liposuction uses a cannula and physical manipulation to suction fat from beneath the skin. SmartLipo utilizes laser heat to soften or liquefy the fat, making it easier to remove with the cannula, typically resulting in less bruising for the patient.

How long does it take for Smart Lipo to heal?

Slight soreness, discomfort and mild bruising may occur following a SmartLipo™ procedure. Most patients return to work a few days after treatment. The swelling generally diminishes within a week. Most patients' skin is completely back to normal within three months of the SmartLipo™ procedure.

Is Smart Lipo worth the money?

SmartLipo comes with many advantages that may make it worth it to you, including the following. Minimally invasive: SmartLipo requires only small incisions to make room for the cannula. You won't need sutures, and you likely won't have noticeable marks after the procedure.

What are the risk of Smart Lipo?

Yes, there are some risks to receiving Smart Lipo. Common risks include bruising, infection, scarring, and hematoma. Very rare risks can include excessive bleeding, skin burns, underlying tissue burns, and shock.

What is SmartLipo?

How painful is SmartLipo?

Since local anesthesia is used during a SmartLipo procedure, pain is absolutely minimal.

Are you awake during Smart lipo?

This procedure does not require the use of general anesthesia as traditional liposuction does. A local anesthetic is used to numb the treatment site. The patient remains conscious throughout the procedure and can achieve desired body contouring with negligible discomfort.

How many pounds can you lose with SmartLipo?

Treatment varies with each patient, but we can usually remove up to 10 pounds of fat during this treatment. That's enough to take a couple of inches off and, in most cases, fully resolve the patient's problem area.

Does SmartLipo tighten skin?

How Does Smart Lipo Tighten Up My Sagging Skin? The laser used in Smart Lipo gently heats up your skin. This gentle heat produces collagen, which is your body's natural way of rejuvenating itself. As a result, the skin around the area in which Smart Lipo is performed is automatically tightened up.

How long do you drain after Smart Lipo?

This almost always stops by 48 hours. The drainage may vary in color from nearly clear to a watery red. The drainage is a combination of numbing medicine (tumescent solution) and fluid that the body produces in response to the procedure. The red color comes from a small amount of bleeding that may occur.

Can you drive yourself home after Smart Lipo?

It is not safe to drive yourself home after SAFELipo, though most people are able to resume the activity within just a few days. While less invasive than other forms of liposuction, SAFELipo is still a surgical procedure.

How should I sleep after Smart Lipo?

Don't Sleep Lying Flat

Although sleeping on your side may be acceptable, many may find themselves tossing and turning, which can cause wounds to be pulled or open. Because you can't sleep on your tummy, we recommend finding the most comfortable position on your back.

What can you not do after Smart Lipo?

Drink plenty of water, stop smoking for at least six weeks before and after your SmartLipo procedure, and don't begin any new medications without consulting with your physician. Dr.

Who is a candidate for SmartLipo?

General Candidacy for SmartLipo™

Good candidates for SmartLipo™ are men and women who have unwanted pockets of fat in various parts of the body that will not respond to a healthy diet and exercise.

How long do you wear garment after Smart Lipo?

Dr. Herte recommends her patients wear compression garments for around six weeks following most liposuction procedures. There are three really good reasons why. You may think your body will heal itself, but it likes having some direction.

How long does it take for skin to tighten after Smart Lipo?

In three to six months, you should expect to see the results you were hoping for. Not only will the swelling have run its course, but your skin will have tightened and bounced back as well.

Is Smart Lipo safer than liposuction?

The procedure is much safer and gentler than traditional liposuction because it is performed utilizing local anesthesia, allowing a patient to remain awake.

What is Vaser Lipo vs SmartLipo?

Both VASER and SmartLipo are very similar in what that aim to achieve: smooth and precise fat aspiration during liposuction. They differ significantly in their means of achieving those ends, however. VASER harnesses the powers of sound vibrations, while SmartLipo focuses frequencies of laser light.

Does laser lipo make your skin sag?

Laser Liposuction May Zap Fat Without Skin Sag.

Can you gain weight after Smart lipo?

The fat that is removed using Smart Lipo is not a permanent solution for the area treated. If you do start to gain weight, fat cells from a treated area can increase in size from gaining weight, and ultimately come back to the area that was treated in a Smart Lipo procedure.

How many sessions of laser lipo is needed?

A minimum of 8- 10 sessions are recommended per area to obtain satisfactory results. 1-2 day intervals between each treatment.

How much does 5 liters of fat weigh?

“High-volume” liposuction is generally considered to be a maximum of five liters of fat, which equates to about 10 pounds.

How long does it take to see SmartLipo results?

Patients enjoy the gradual results about three to four months after treatment is completed.

What is the newest liposuction procedure?

Laser-assisted Liposuction: This is the newest form of liposuction and includes SmartLipo, SlimLipo, LipoLite, etc.

Do you have to be put to sleep for fat transfer?

Fat transfer is performed under local anesthesia and the patient is awake during the surgery. Fat comes from your own body. It is moved from areas of unwanted fat accumulation to your breasts. Fat transfer does not involve open incisions or scars like breast implants.