subject: Expert Liposuction - Smartlipo [print this page] SmartLipo liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes excess fat with a thin, straw-like instrument called a cannula. The cannula, which measures between one and two millimeters thick, has a laser fiber inside of it. During the Smart Liposuction procedure, the special cannula is attached to a liposuction machine and manipulated within the fat layers to remove unwanted body fat. Smart liposuction can permanently get rid of stubborn and unsightly fat deposits on almost any area of the body.
Liposuction surgery is the most common cosmetic surgery in the United States. Unlike conventional liposuction, Smart Liposuction is a minimally invasive procedure that has a very short healing time and can be done under local anesthesia. This is because of the laser fiber inside the cannula. Once inside the body, the laser fiber pulses and causes the blood vessels in the surrounding tissue to coagulate. This results in less bruising, swelling and bleeding, which in turn lead to much shorter recovery times. The energy from the laser also interacts with the dermis (skin layer) and shrinks collagen there, reducing the appearance of fat and cellulite.
Smart Liposuction is sometimes referred to as Lunchtime Lipo because the procedure is short (roughly 45 minutes) and patients can return to work the same day (however, most doctors recommend taking a day or two to rest). Since the incision is fairly small and fewer drugs are needed for the patient, SmartLipo is considered one of the safest forms of liposuction. Many patients dont even need to wear a traditional compression garment after the surgery. Patients see results in just one treatment, and since the procedure removes entire fat cells, SmartLipo can permanently trim your figure.
