No matter how fit and active we are, or how carefully we watch what we eat, many of us have those stubborn areas of fat that just won’t go away. It might be your tummy, back, jaw line/jowl, back of arms or hips. A sensible diet and exercise are important in the fight against fat but sometimes they just are not enough. SmartLipo- just approved by FDA- may be the answer to your problem and what you have been waiting for!
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SmartLipo is a revolutionary technique that has aroused more and more interest worldwide. Its success can be attributed to the numerous advantages it has over the traditional liposuction:
- Anesthesia: no general anesthesia or IV sedation required
- Safety: very safe with remarkably fewer complications
- Onset of results: first results can be seen within two weeks
- Results: tighter skin, improved cellulite and smoother contours
- Side effects: less bruising, swelling and scarring
- Recovery: quicker recovery time
- Versatility: ability to treat areas usually considered unsuitable for traditional liposuction- forearms, upper abdomen, knees.
- Cost: often more affordable than traditional liposuction
SmartLipo takes advantage of laser energy to destroy and liquefy fat cells. The area to be treated is initially anesthetized (numbed) using generous quantities of saline mixed with Lidocaine. Then, a fine fiberoptic probe is advanced through the skin to the general area of unwanted fat. The probe delivers adequate laser energy to break up and melt the fat cells- "lipolysis". A gentle suction then massages the dissolved fat out of the body. A very small percentage is retained, absorbed into the body, and excreted as waste within 24 hours. As SmartLipo is performed under a local anesthetic and patients are fully awake during the entire time; most people are fit to leave within 30 minutes of completion of the procedure.
Melt Fat and Tighten Skin in One visit!
SmartLipo is that it promotes skin tightening through thermal heating and tissue coagulation, something traditional liposuction cannot do. That’s why now those with loose skin- who previously were not good candidates for conventional liposuction- can achieve pleasing results.
Who is a good candidate for the SmartLipo™ procedure? If you have areas of fat that will not respond to diet and exercise then you are a candidate for SmartLipo treatment. Ideal candidates are in good health, of normal body weight and have realistic expectations for the results.
How many treatments will I need? For most patients, typically only one treatment is required.
Does SmartLipo provide lasting results? Yes! The Smartlipo procedure permanently removes the fat cells. Adults do not create any new fat cells. However, a sensible diet and lifestyle is necessary to maintain the results.
When can I see the results? The first results can be seen within 1 to 3 weeks. Then the final result will be effective between 8 to 12 weeks. In some cases more than one procedure may be required in order to achieve the desired results.
When can I get back to work? In most cases – the patient can go back to work the same day. However, because of the need to wear protection just after the surgery, some people prefer to wait 48 hours, the time to take off the bandages, before returning working.
Are there any side effects? SmartLipo is a minor surgery and the common side effects like temporary swelling and bruising are not unusual.
What can I expect after the surgery?You will need to wear a support garment after surgery. The time depends on the area treated – 48 hours for facial area(s) and up to one week for body area(s). You will also need to take antibiotics for a week to prevent any form of infection. It is advisable to avoid strenuous sports, hot showers for 10 days, or intense massage for 4 – 5 weeks
Does Smart Lipo hurt? The procedure is virtually painless.
What is the cost of treatment? The cost of Smartlipo depends of several factors such as the surface area to be treated, the difficulty of procedure, time spent, extent of fat to be removed. Having said that, a general guide for the related cost is:
$2,000 1st area
$1,900 2nd area
$1,800 3rd area
$1,700 for 4th area
$1,600 for 5th area
$1,500 for 6th area
For an average size individual, love handles constitute 1 “area.” Upper and lower abdomen- together, form 2 “area”s. The back of both arms- together, form 2 “area”s. Neck and/or chin form 1 “area.” Neck, chin, and jowls form 1.5 “area”s. Inner thighs form 1 to 1.5 “area”s. Knees often are considered to be 1 “area.” Hips and outer thighs- depending on the extent of treatment zone- could be 1.5 to 3 “area”s.
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