In traditional liposuction, the procedure uses a cannula which is inserted into your skin through a small incision. Your board-certified plastic surgeon will then break up the fat and use a surgical suction to remove the fat. In many cases, patients choose to combine their liposuction with a form of a tuck to remove the excess skin that remains post-procedure. However, today we are introducing SmartLipo, a procedure that can eliminate fat and tighten your skin for a leaner, slimmer contour.
What is SmartLipo and how does it work?
SmartLipo is less invasive than traditional liposuction and is great for those with smaller areas of fat. It can target fat deposits in the thighs, hips, stomach, arms, and chin. During the procedure, a small cannula is inserted into the skin to rupture the fat cells. Laser technology will then deliver energy directly to your fat cells and rupture them. The fat cells are then drained and the laser stimulates elastin and collagen production to tighten the skin.
What is the difference between SmartLipo and Liposuction?
Aside from providing skin tightening, SmartLipo also has a quicker recovery, results in less bruising, is a more comfortable procedure, and can address more difficult areas. These include the chin, neck, upper back fat, male breasts, flanks, abdomen, inner thigh, and upper arms. SmartLipo also only requires sedation of the area being treated as opposed to a full general anesthesia process.
What are the results and recovery for a SmartLipo treatment?
Many patients that undergo SmartLipo can return to their normal routine within two days, depending on the size of the treatment area. Since it takes some time for the elastin and collagen to tighten the skin, you will continue to see results from the first week through several months.
If you are interested in this minimally invasive procedure that destroys fat cells and re-contours your body, contact our professionals at Plastic Surgery of Palm Beach in Florida to schedule your consultation today!
