subject: Smartlipo Dominates Laser Liposuction Industry [print this page] Do you want a body thats slimmer and firmer? SmartLipo can help you get the body you want, from head to toe. SmartLipo is a type of laser liposuction that has been popular across North America since it was introduced to the market a few years ago. In fact, the publication American Health and Beauty named it the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure in 2008 and 2009. Its popularity is mainly due to three primary factors: SmartLipo is minimally invasive, it achieves great results and has less pain associated with it than traditional forms of liposuction (like tumescent, ultrasound assisted and etc.).
SmartLipo LaserBodySculpting can treat a number of areas on the face and body:
arms, particularly the upper portion
inner and outer thighs
ankles
buttocks
hips
love handles/flanks
stomach/abdomen
chest (for men suffering from pseudo gynecomastia or for women who want to reduce breast size)
neck, particularly turkey waggle (the small diameter of the cannula allows this delicate area to be treated more easily than other methods)
jowls
Many find the areas in this list difficult to tone down with diet and exercise. They try and try to reduce excess fat deposits, but to no avail. Thats why laser liposuction has become such a popular solution.
The procedure can be performed with local anesthesia or general, depending on the area(s), the patient and their preferences. Only a tiny incision is required to allow for the insertion of the cannula, and the laser destroy fat cells permanently. These fat cells and liquified fat is suctioned away, never to affect the patients body contour again. On top of this, the laser energy helps boost collagen production, which in turn helps to tighten the skin in the area that has been targeted. Patients generally only need one procedure to achieve satisfactory results.
After the procedure, swelling and bruising do happen but they are temporary. Results usually appear in a week or so, and your body contour will continue to improve as everything settles down (usually about three to six months). However, this really depends on the individual, so its best to speak to your physician to see what can be expected.
Laser liposuction is the least invasive form of liposuction today.
