SmartLipo™
Sometimes diet and exercise are not enough, and you just can’t seem to get rid of those love handle, flabby upper arms or chubby neck and cheeks. We have terrific news for you. Now, a new laser technology can help you eliminate areas of unwanted fat and tone your entire body with a minimally invasive one-of-a-kind procedure (SmartLipo™)!
SmartLipo™ or laser liposuction can eliminate your areas of unwanted fat from your entire body by using the world’s first LaserBodySculpting system. It is ideal for treating areas of the face (jaw line, neck, jowl) LaserFacialSculpting. In the body you can say goodbye to loves handles, bra fat, saddlebags, male breast (gynecomastia), and stubborn belly fat. This minimally invasive technique is ideal for treating small areas; by melting fat, while inducing collagen production resulting in skin tightening. Individuals with loose skin who were not ideal candidate for traditional liposuction can benefit greatly from this procedure. It can take off what dieting and excising won’t. The liquefied fat is easily drained or absorbed by the body's lymphatic system for elimination. SmartLipo™ can help you get the body and face you’ve always wanted.
Laser Body Sculpting is usually preformed as an outpatient treatment with a local anesthetic and takes about an hour in most cases.
The SmartLipo™ laser permanently destroys fat cells by melting the fat, while instantly coagulating blood vessels, which results in less bleeding, swelling, bruising and discomfort than traditional liposuction.
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SmartLipo™ |
Traditional Liposuction |
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Local anesthesia |
General Anesthesia |
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Laser probe 1-2 mm |
Large suctioning cannula |
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Liquefies fat |
Suction Fat |
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Promotes skin tightening |
May lead to Sagging skin |
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No sutures |
Suture closure |
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Little or no scarring |
Large scar |
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Downtime-about 2 days |
Downtime-about 7-10 days |
Learn more about SmartLipo™ call our office today at (212) 308-1566 to schedule a confidential evaluation.
How does SmartLipo™ works?
A thin laser probe approximately 1-mm in diameter containing a laser fiber is inserted beneath the skin. The probe is passed beneath the skin into the fatty tissue delivering the laser's energy to the fat cells, causing them to rupture and easily drain away, laser-assisted lipolysis. The laser energy also interacts with the skin resulting in collagen shrinkage and tighter skin.
Laser Body Sculpting with SmartLipo™ is performed under local anesthesia as minimally invasive procedure. The laser energy causes small blood vessels to coagulate on contact, resulting in less bleeding, swelling and bruising, and a quicker recovery time than conventional liposuction.
Who is good Candidate for SmartLipo™?
If your fatty areas are not responding to diet and exercise, you're probably an ideal candidate for SmartLipo™. Most ideal candidates are in good health, of normal or near normal body weight with realistic expectations.
What areas of the body can be treated with SmartLipo™?
SmartLipo™ is most effective in treating small areas of localized fat on the face, neck, and body arms, back, waist, abs, hips, thighs, and knees. Also because of its skin tightening effect, there may also be a benefit of SmartLipo™ in conjunction with conventional liposuction on larger areas of the body, liposculpture.
How many treatments are needed?
Only one treatment is required for most patients.
What is the recovery period?
You may experience minimal swelling and bruising. Most patients are able to return to work within 1-2 days depending on their activities.
Does SmartLipo™ treat cellulite?
The treatment may improve cellulite to a certain degree with improved body contour.
When can I expect to see results?
Results are visible immediately with continuing improvement up to six months.
Are the results long lasting?
Yes. Results should be maintained with proper diet and exercise. Fat cells are permanently removed during a SmartLipo™ treatment. If weight gain should occur in the future, most fat will be deposited in other areas of the body not treated.
What is laser assisted lypolysis (SmartLipo™ and CoolLipo™)
SmartLipo™ and CoolLipo™ are new laser systems that offer body contouring with minimal down time and side effects than traditional liposuction. SmartLipo™ and CoolLipo™ are laser assisted lipolysis systems that use advanced laser technology of a specified wavelenght to dissolve fat, smoothen and tighten skin. SmartLipo™ was approved by the FDA in November of 2006, and CoolLipo™ was granted approved in January of 2008. SmartLipo™ and CoolLipo™ are manufactured by two different companies, Cynosure and Cooltouch respectfully.
Can SmartLipo™ be used with Conventional liposuction?
Yes. When used in combination for large areas, patients get the benefits of worlds, fat removal and skin tightening. SmartLipo™ can correct irregularities left by prior liposuction
Safety
Laser Body Sculpting or Facial Body Sculpting with SmartLipo™ is safer because it is being done with the tumescent technique; thereby, eliminating many of risks normally associated with general anesthesia.
For more information on SmartLipo™ call 212-308-1566 or click here
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