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Body Surgery > Smartlipo™ Laser Body Sculpting |
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Revolutionary
treatment literally melts away fat in
trouble spots like your abdomen, thighs,
arms and neck. The results last longer
that dieting or exercise and the
treatment is minimally invasive.
SmartLipo is a procedure for fat removal
that serves as an alternative or
supplement to traditional liposuction
methods. SmartLipo uses lasers to target
and liquefy subcutaneous fats under the
skin.
The use of SmartLipo™ as a supplement to
traditional liposuction, has been
claimed to create more refined results
than those achieved with liposuction
alone. SmartLipo™ promotes the
development of collagen, eliminating
additional skin lifting surgeries and
improving the overall appearance of the
treated area.
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Are You a Good
Candidate?
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- Overall in good health (exercise
regularly and are within 25 lbs of
your ideal weight).
- If you wish to change the
contours of your body, commonly
involved areas are the upper arm,
bra-lines, abdomen, love handles,
thighs, and under the chin.
- If you have areas of excess fat
under the skin, which is resistant
to diet and exercise.
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Intended Results
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- An improvement in the contour,
shape and proportion of the treated
areas.
- A more flattering figure or
physique, in or out of clothing.
- Improved body symmetry and
proportion.
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Procedure Description
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- Performed on small zones and on
an outpatient basis.
- General anesthesia is
usually used for safety and comfort.
- Sterile fluid (normal saline) is
injected into the areas of excess
fat, in a tumescent fashion to swell
or enlarge the fat cells so that
more of their surface areas is
exposed to the Smartlipo™ laser.
- The fat is then liquefied by a
small laser probe (Smartlipo™).
- A small probe is then inserted
into the fat through very short
incisions, placed in inconspicuous
locations near the fat deposits, and
the liquefied fat is removed via
aspirator.
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Recuperation and
Healing
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- May go home after the procedure
with a compression garment covering
the treated areas.
- Initial discomfort is easily
controlled with oral medication.
- Minor bruising and swelling may
be experienced within the first few
days.
- Can resume normal daily
activities in about one week.
- Skin typically is back to normal
within three months time.
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Other Options
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Insurance Guidelines
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- This procedure is considered
cosmetic and is not covered by
insurance. The patient is
responsible for the full payment.
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Note
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- The specific risk and
suitability of the procedure for a
given individual can be determined
only at the time of consultation.
All surgical procedures have some
degree of risk. Minor complications
that do not affect the outcome occur
occasionally. Major complications
are unusual. Such possible
complications are best reviewed with
your plastic surgeon prior to
surgery.
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Photographs
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- No photographs are currently
available for this procedure.
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