SmartLipo™ LaserBodySculpting^SM

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SmartLipo™ LaserBodySculpting^SM produces similar results to traditional liposuction. SmartLipo™ is a minimally invasive procedure that permanently destroys fat cells, improving overall body shape by permanently removing unwanted fat and tightening skin. Laser technology liquefies the fat cells while smoothing and tightening the skin that often remains a bit loose after traditional liposuction. LaserBodySculpting^SM is meant for areas that do not respond to diet or exercise. Click here for a list of areas that can be treated with SmartLipo™. This laser-assisted lipolysis procedure is performed using a one millimeter cannula (or tube) inserted into the skin. A laser fiber inside of the cannula delivers energy directly to fat cells, causing them to rupture and drain away as liquid. Simultaneously, tissue around the area coagulates, resulting in overall tighter skin tissue. It is a minimally invasive procedure which usually requires only local anesthesia. Some light trauma can occur, but you'll be able to return to work in a couple of days and resume exercise after 2 weeks. Typically only one treatment is required. Results can be seen within a week, with continued improvement over 3 to 6 months. A compression garment must be worn for a short period after treatment.

Possible risks of liposuction and SmartLipo include:

• Uneven contours
• Rippling or loose skin
• Skin or nerve damage
• Irregular pigmentation
• Infection
• Fat emboli
• Blood clots
• Excessive fluid loss or fluid accumulation
• Unfavorable scarring (with traditional liposuction only)
• Thermal burn or heat injury
• Anesthesia risks (for traditional liposuction only)
• Bleeding (hematoma)
• Change in skin sensation (numbness)
• Skin discoloration or swelling
• Asymmetry
• Pain, which may persist
• Damage to deeper structures such as nerves, blood vessels, muscles, lungs, and abdominal organs
• Poor wound healing
• Persistent swelling in the legs
• Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications
• Possibility of revisional surgery

What's included?All SmartLipo treatments include a post-surgical compression garment and two complementary massages to help reduce swelling and assist lymphatic drainage.

You'll need help -SmartLipo is performed in our office. Be sure to arrange for someone to drive you to and from procedure.

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