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Many men and women have consistently struggled with losing excess body fat in order to achieve healthy and aesthetically pleasing lives.
Though a balanced diet paired with regular exercise works for many, still others see little results despite large amounts of stress and
frustration. Until now, the best solution for removing such fat was liposuction - a cosmetic procedure that literally sucks the fatty tissues
out of the body and enables a person to effectively lose weight in a matter of minutes.
However, a new procedure is now available that is making traditional Liposuction lose its edge and become less desirable. Developed by
Cynosure, SmartLipo is a revolution in fat removal - giving realistic meaning to the phrase "it melts fat away."
What is SmartLipo?
SmartLipo is a remarkable method for removing unwanted body fat through a low-pain, highly efficient process. Instead of the bulky
tubes and uncomfortable office visits required of traditional liposuction, SmartLipo utilizes smaller instruments and specialized technology
to zap fat cells for contouring and reshaping areas of the body including the abdomen, love handles, back, thighs, hips, knees, arms,
neck, and chin.
It is important to recognize that though SmartLipo is highly effective, it is only appropriate for patients wishing to lose small to moderate
amounts of localized fat. SmartLipo will not provide satisfactory results for persons needing to lose significant amounts of body fat - such
patients require traditional liposuction, surgery, or alternate methods for weight loss.
How does SmartLipo work?
Through a special laser similar to that used in cataract surgery, fat cells are targeted and the laser energy literally dissolves the cells on
contact. A gentle suction then massages the dissolved fat out of the body. A very small percentage is retained, absorbed into the body,
and excreted within 24 hours.
Worries about the safety of the laser should be quelled - the laser can easily differentiate between fat cells and other tissues including
nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissues.
What will happen during my visit?
Prior to your actual procedure visit you will need to schedule a consultation appointment with Dr. Wong. During this visit you will discuss
your goals for the SmartLipo and your expectations. You will also need to share your medical history and other relevant information. Dr.
Wong will inform you of the realistic expectations you can achieve based on your initial body shape and fat distribution.
During your procedure the physician will begin by filling the procedure area with a saline solution. This solution includes medications
which help numb the site and shrink blood vessels in a process known as Tumescent analothese. The laser is then inserted into the skin
and heats the fat cells to 45 degrees centigrade, resulting in a breakdown of membranes and release of liquid fat. A small incision is
made in the area and small cannulas (tiny tubes) are inserted to suck out the dissolved fat cells. A pressure garment is placed over the
procedure area for one to two weeks.
Why should I choose SmartLipo over traditional liposuction?
Many features set SmartLipo apart from traditional liposuction such as length of visits, comfort, recovery time, and reduced scarring and
reduced bruising. Traditional liposuction generally requires about seven days of down time post-procedure, general anesthesia,
stitches, six week compression garment, and larger tube that vacuums out fat. SmartLipo, on the other hand, uses local anesthesia,
small lasers and cannulas for fat removal, leaves little to no scarring and requires no stitches, only two days of down time and only one to
two weeks for compression garments. The laser used for SmartLipo also tightens the skin in the treated area, leaving a smoother,
tighter skin contour.
SmartLipo is not for everyone and only a discussion with a qualified physician will enable you to decide whether you want to have
SmartLipo done. Average cost is in the range of $3,000 to $8,000 and the typical consultation will last about one hour.
Many men and women have consistently struggled with losing excess body fat in order to achieve healthy and aesthetically pleasing lives.
Though a balanced diet paired with regular exercise works for many, still others see little results despite large amounts of stress and
frustration. Until now, the best solution for removing such fat was liposuction - a cosmetic procedure that literally sucks the fatty tissues
out of the body and enables a person to effectively lose weight in a matter of minutes.
However, a new procedure is now available that is making traditional Liposuction lose its edge and become less desirable. Developed by
Cynosure, SmartLipo is a revolution in fat removal - giving realistic meaning to the phrase "it melts fat away."
What is SmartLipo?
SmartLipo is a remarkable method for removing unwanted body fat through a low-pain, highly efficient process. Instead of the bulky
tubes and uncomfortable office visits required of traditional liposuction, SmartLipo utilizes smaller instruments and specialized technology
to zap fat cells for contouring and reshaping areas of the body including the abdomen, love handles, back, thighs, hips, knees, arms,
neck, and chin.
It is important to recognize that though SmartLipo is highly effective, it is only appropriate for patients wishing to lose small to moderate
amounts of localized fat. SmartLipo will not provide satisfactory results for persons needing to lose significant amounts of body fat - such
patients require traditional liposuction, surgery, or alternate methods for weight loss.
How does SmartLipo work?
Through a special laser similar to that used in cataract surgery, fat cells are targeted and the laser energy literally dissolves the cells on
contact. A gentle suction then massages the dissolved fat out of the body. A very small percentage is retained, absorbed into the body,
and excreted within 24 hours.
Worries about the safety of the laser should be quelled - the laser can easily differentiate between fat cells and other tissues including
nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissues.
What will happen during my visit?
Prior to your actual procedure visit you will need to schedule a consultation appointment with Dr. Wong. During this visit you will discuss
your goals for the SmartLipo and your expectations. You will also need to share your medical history and other relevant information. Dr.
Wong will inform you of the realistic expectations you can achieve based on your initial body shape and fat distribution.
During your procedure the physician will begin by filling the procedure area with a saline solution. This solution includes medications
which help numb the site and shrink blood vessels in a process known as Tumescent analothese. The laser is then inserted into the skin
and heats the fat cells to 45 degrees centigrade, resulting in a breakdown of membranes and release of liquid fat. A small incision is
made in the area and small cannulas (tiny tubes) are inserted to suck out the dissolved fat cells. A pressure garment is placed over the
procedure area for one to two weeks.
Why should I choose SmartLipo over traditional liposuction?
Many features set SmartLipo apart from traditional liposuction such as length of visits, comfort, recovery time, and reduced scarring and
reduced bruising. Traditional liposuction generally requires about seven days of down time post-procedure, general anesthesia,
stitches, six week compression garment, and larger tube that vacuums out fat. SmartLipo, on the other hand, uses local anesthesia,
small lasers and cannulas for fat removal, leaves little to no scarring and requires no stitches, only two days of down time and only one to
two weeks for compression garments. The laser used for SmartLipo also tightens the skin in the treated area, leaving a smoother,
tighter skin contour.
SmartLipo is not for everyone and only a discussion with a qualified physician will enable you to decide whether you want to have
SmartLipo done. Average cost is in the range of $3,000 to $8,000 and the typical consultation will last about one hour.
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| Before and After photos courtesy of Cynosure. |