Smart Lipo – Fat Zapping With Lasers Instead of Suction: Is It Right For You?
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Smart Lipo or Laser Lipo is the newest technological alternative to liposuction to get free of unwanted fat. Developed in Europe, this technology uses lasers, similar to those used for dental work or laser eye surgery, to zap fat cells and liquify them before removing them from the targeted area of the body.
The fact that the fat is liquified means that the surgeon can use a smaller tube to take off the fat, meaning smaller incisions and less bleeding. The effect of using smaller instruments is less swelling and fewer problems after surgery. Studies have likewise shown that the fat doesn’t redeposit as frequently as it happens after liposuction surgery. Only local anesthesia is used for the surgery, making it safer than liposuction, which uses a general anesthetic. This means less recovery time for the patient, as well as a safer surgery.
The perfect prospect for Smart Lipo is an individual who is 25 pounds or less overweight and is healthy. The patient must workout on a regular basis and eat a healthy diet. If diet and exercise aren’t eliminating specific areas of fat, then Smart Lipo can take care of it. As described at the Thermage clinic site, the patient must desire a permanent, surgical answer to getting rid of the fat that they haven’t been able to on their own. Only you and your surgeon can determine whether you are a good candidate for SmartLipo, so a consultation would be in order if you are interested in this procedure.
The reviews of SmartLipo are quite varied it appears. Many of the patients went through the surgery just fine and are elated with the outcome. Other patients have several complaints and complications. It would appear that the outstanding trouble with their surgeries, however, was their surgeons.
As SmartLipo is a moderately new technique, numerous surgeons are not properly trained or knowledgeable in performing the surgery. If you are considering SmartLipo for yourself, be very inquisitive about the experience your surgeon has had with this procedure, and ask to inspect his before and after photos from past patients. If he will give you references, meaning former patients, give them a call and ask about their feelings.
SmartLipo is not as high-priced as one might guess, but it does seem to depend on where you live. The prices people have paid extend from 3 to 8 thousand. The higher rates are for patients who elected general for anesthesia, and had more areas targeted. Nobody can tell you if SmartLipo is for you, but if you have been thinking about liposuction, you should talk over SmartLipo with your doctor as well.
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