subject: Choosing a SmartLipo™ Cosmetic Surgeon [print this page] Choosing a SmartLipo Cosmetic Surgeon Choosing a SmartLipo Cosmetic Surgeon
Perhaps you would like to shed some fat from relatively small body areas? SmartLipo would be an great way to do that. It is a more recent type of liposuction and differs from other types in that it uses a laser to break up the fat cells.
By using a laser, SmartLipo offers many benefits not offered by other liposuction surgeries:
No general anesthesia is necessary
There is much less bleeding, swelling, or bruising
You will have little or no pain
Your recovery will be quicker
Incisions are tiny
No stitches will be necessary
If you are an adult in good general health, are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and have shed most of your excess fat, you are probably a good SmartLipo candidate.
About the SmartLipo Laser
Heat and light are two sides of the same energy, whether it is storm lightning, a reading light, sunshine, or any other type of light/heat source. All laser lights emit heat as well as light. Lasers are unlike all other sources of heat or light, in that they are directional and focused. If you think of your vehicle's headlights or a flashlight, for example, they both give off scattered light. Compare those with a classroom laser pointer to see the difference.
Being highly focused, lasers concentrate on a small area, and the SmartLipo laser is particularly tiny (one to two millimeters in diameter).
Special Skill Required For the SmartLipo Laser
All medical-grade lasers are made so as to keep their heat safely low and not cause burns, and they require specific skill in a cosmetic surgeon. Since SmartLipo only received FDA approval in November, 2006, not all cosmetic surgeons are well-acquainted with it yet. That means you need to be careful in choosing your SmartLipo surgeon.
The SmartLipo laser is not inserted deeply. It is used in the skin's second layer, the dermis. This is so near the surface that you can see its red light flashing and your liposuction surgeon can see clearly where he is placing it.
If you had SmartLipo performed by someone not fully trained for it and not very well-acquainted with the required laser movement, you could sustain skin burns.
Would You Like to be a Traveling Patient?
In Denver, Colorado, you can have SmartLipo done by a top cosmetic surgeon who is triple-board-certified. He is Dr. David Broadway and he teaches other cosmetic surgeons how to do liposuction in its various forms, including SmartLipo. His office serves Traveling Patients.
Your initial consultation can be done over the phone and you can download paperwork from his website. You can have your own Before photos taken by anyone you choose. Dr. Broadway's cosmetic surgery team will be happy to receive them by email and Dr. Broadway would call you to discuss your best options.
Traveling patients stay in Denver for differing time periods. Some decide to extend their stay because the Denver area has many entertainment events ranging from ball games to symphony concerts, as well as spectacular natural scenery to visit. The minimum length of your stay in Denver would depend on your medical history and SmartLipo goals. SmartLipo can also be combined with other forms of liposuction such as Tumescent and Ultrasound Liposuction if you would like larger areas treated.
