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SmartLipo - The Cutting Edge; Without The Cutting
The science of liposuction has come a long way since it was first introduced in 
Italy in the 1970s. Today, modern dentistry, Lasik eye surgery, and many medical techniques utilize the precision and non-invasive benefits of laser technology. This cutting edge technique is what sets SmartLipo head-and-shoulders above the older styles of liposuction still being offered today.
What Is SmartLipo? How Does It Work?
The early “dry” technique of the 1970s had serious complications, often resulting in considerable blood loss and shock to the system. Even the improved “wet” techniques of the 1980s, eventually leading to the advancement of “tumescent” liposuction, still required general anesthesia, several days or more for recovery, plus the potential of blood loss and sagging skin. All of these shortcomings and more are eliminated by the advent of SmartLipo, the safest and most advanced method of cosmetic fat elimination available today.
SmartLipo was the first laser fat dissolution technique to get the thumbs-up from the FDA, gaining approval in November, 2006. A precisely calibrated laser wavelength is used to liquefy fat deposits through the top layers of skin. Fat cells will actually rupture without creating much heat when undergoing the SmartLipo procedure. A surgeon skilled in the laser technique will remove the resulting oily liquid through a very small incision.
The suction tube or “cannula” containing the laser fiber is about the thickness of a cocktail “swizzle” straw. It is inserted through the tiny opening in the skin and manipulated throughout the area being treated to deliver the liquefying laser energy into the fatty tissues. The melted fat can easily be drained or suctioned away with the very thin and non-invasive tube. Consequently, SmartLipo can be performed with only a local anesthetic, usually right in the doctor’s office.
Why SmartLipo? Benefits vs. Risks
SmatLipo offers the best of all worlds—the best results, the least trauma to the system, and little or no downtime, depending on the extent of the procedure. This laser technique has benefits you do not get with other types of liposuction as well. The laser will actually seal blood vessels as it melts the fat, which greatly reduces bleeding and eliminates trauma from blood loss. The low heat process also has the added benefit of slightly shrinking the collagen in the skin without damaging it. This will leave the skin smoother and tighter and help eliminate the sagging that is common with other techniques.
The small tube minimizes the bruising and swelling that are common when the larger tube of the older technique rips through the non-liquefied fat. SmartLipo’s unique ability to melt fat can actually allow sculpting the look you want in a certain area, as the liquid fat can simply flow away from the target area and be re-assimilated in the body with no need for suctioning. The patient’s ability to avoid heavy anesthesia and remain conscious also eliminates many risks still associated with some other styles of liposuction.
Nothing is totally without risk. Although SmartLipo is safer and more effective than any other liposuction procedure, there is always the risk associated with unwanted results due to improper application of the procedure. An inexperienced or careless surgeon can remove fat unevenly, leaving lumps or dips that can be unsightly. It can be heartbreaking to get these unwanted results, and expensive to repair such mistakes. Always take the time to research your surgeon thoroughly, and weigh the possible risks of failure.
Is SmartLipo the Right Choice for You?
If you are in good health and not more than 25 pounds overweight, then SmartLipo might be the solution your are looking for the get rid of unwanted fat permanently. As the fat cells are destroyed and removed, fat will not return to the treated area—though overeating will still create fat that will find a home somewhere on your body. You should be willing to live a healthier lifestyle after the procedure.
The decreasing cost of SmartLipo laser technology often puts it in the same price range, and it is sometimes cheaper, than older liposuction technologies. Some procedures may still be more expensive than other methods of fat suctioning. It is not cheap. Procedures can run from less than $2,000 for a chin to more than $7,000 for complete treatment of your hips and thighs.
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