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Laser Liposuction with SmartLipo™

SmartLipo | Laser Liposuction | Long Island | Queens | Nassau County | Suffolk CountySmartLipo™ is a revolutionary, minimally invasive laser assisted liposuction that does something no fitness routine in the world can - PERMANENTLY DESTROY FAT CELLS. Since your body only has a finite number of fat cells, once they are destroyed, they cannot come back. For patients that have tried diet and exercise but find that parts of your body have simply refused to tone up and you just can't seem to get rid of that stubborn belly fat or pouch, those saddlebags and love handles, flabby upper arms or the protruding hips --- fortunately, you can finally have that body you have always wanted with a laser liposuction procedure called SmartLipo.

Laser Liposuction using SmartLipo

SmartLipo offers patients incomparable advantages and benefits over traditional liposuction procedures, including improved safety, precision and patient convenience. Laser liposuction (SmartLipo) eliminates many of the risks commonly associated with the traditional liposuction, which is performed under general anesthesia. This procedure only requires a local anesthetic, which is injected into the targeted area to provide a feeling of numbness before laser energy is delivered.

SmartLipo minimizes blood loss associated with traditional liposuction while decreasing bruising and post-operative pain and discomfort by using several beneficial techniques. Smaller cannulas that are inserted through tiny incisions eliminate the need for stitches and make the recovery process much shorter and simpler. The laser energy also helps improve the safety of this procedure, by breaking up and liquefying fat, leaving surrounding tissues such as nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue intact. Because nerves and blood vessels are largely undisturbed, patients report very low to minimal pain and bruising.

This procedure can be used on more areas than traditional liposuction because of its ability to offer precise results. SmartLipo may be performed on nearly any area of the body with localized areas of fat, including the:

  • Waist
  • Chin
  • Thighs
  • Hips
  • Arms
  • Face
  • Back of Neck
  • Buttocks

Depending on a patient's height and weight, up to eight different body areas can be treated in just one SmartLipo session. This number can vary and is ultimately the decision of the doctor.

How SmartLipo Works

The SmartLipo™ laser permanently destroys fat cells by melting the fat while simultaneously coagulating blood vessels, which results in less bleeding, swelling, bruising and discomfort than traditional liposuction. Instead of suctioning out solid fat cells like in traditional liposuction, SmartLipo is able to easily drain the cells from the body after they are melted into a liquid. The melted fat can even be reabsorbed into the body in some cases, eliminating the need for removal.

In addition to the less invasive fat removal techniques, SmartLipo also leaves the skin smoother and firmer than traditional liposuction procedures. The heat used during the SmartLipo procedure causes the surrounding tissue to coagulate, resulting in a tightening of the collagen and overall firming of the skin after fat is removed. In the past, liposuction would leave patients with loose, sagging skin in the treat areas since there was no fat left to support the skin. Additional procedures were often needed to fully achieve the patient's desired results.

Most patients only need one SmartLipo treatment session to achieve their desired results. A SmartLipo session takes about 45 to 60 minutes to perform, and patients can return home after the procedure. Many patients are able to return to work after one or two days of rest, with others not knowing that any procedure was performed at all. You can enjoy the results of SmartLipo without interrupting your daily life. SmartLipo is often referred to as a "lunchtime" procedure for its effective convenience.

Ideal Candidates for SmartLipo

SmartLipo can be performed on nearly anyone who has stubborn areas of fat that do not respond to diet and exercise. The ideal patient is someone who:

  • Is in good general health
  • Exercises regularly
  • Has been unsuccessful in losing weight from these problem areas
  • Is within 25 pounds of their ideal weight
  • Maintains an active and healthy lifestyle

Patients with pre-existing health conditions are often still eligible for the SmartLipo procedure, but should check with their doctor first to determine if this procedure is right for you.

If you are interested in learning more about SmartLipo, and to find out if this procedure is right for you, please call us today to schedule a free consultation.

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