subject: Liposuction And How It Can Work For You [print this page] Many people today are trying to take control of their body image. While dieting and exercise is a great way to redefine your lifestyle sometimes there are areas that don't want to go away no matter what you do. That's when liposuction becomes an option for many people.
In liposuction you have laser liposuction which is minimally invasive. The less invasive the procedure the less down time you'll have to worry about. Most patients are able to return to their full range of activities one to two days after the procedure. Depending on the procedure there are some patients that can even return to work that same day.
The procedure has little side effects to it. Because the size of the tube is so small, between one to two millimeters in diameter, the incision is small. The tube is moved back and forth under the skin delivering the laser to the desired area.
The laser the "melts" the fat so it can be easily siphoned away. Any blood vessels that come into contact with the laser are immediately cauterized. This results in less bleeding, less bruising, and less swelling. Any bandages that you will have will be removed within two weeks of the surgery.
Thanks to the small size of the instrument you shouldn't have to endure general anesthesia, a local will provide you with all the numbing you need.
Almost anyone could be a candidate for Smartlipo. You need to be in good health, eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly. You also need to be within twenty-five pounds of your ideal weight.
Since this type of procedure is for small localized areas of fat that regular diet and exercise couldn't reduce, you need to have realistic expectations. Ideal areas for this type of method are the face, neck, knees and bra strap. This type of liposuction has been known to tighten skin and improve cellulite to a certain degree.
Prior to your surgery your doctor will discuss all the risk factors with you. As with any surgery there are some risks but thanks to the limited invasiveness of this type of surgery the risks are small. Your doctor will also discuss with you your goals for this surgery and will determine if you are a good candidate.
Most people who have this performed only need one treatment to rid their problem area of fat but your doctor will help you determine if more treatments are necessary.
