Category: liposuction

Smartlipo has brought a new dimension to liposuction surgery principally through its introduction of high heat levels into the fat location.  Between the very hot probe tip and heat generated in the fat tissue, significant liquefaction of fat can be obtained. This makes the zone of ‘collateral fat damage’ much higher than that which is Read More…

A person will lose weight immediately following liposuction. A person will actually weigh more during the first 2-3 weeks following the procedure. That is due to fluid retention that often takes days or weeks to completely subside. However, the full reshaping effects of the procedure will not be fully noticed until 2 to 3 months Read More…

  Smartlipo is the most popular trend in liposuction body contouring. Despite the fact that it is heavily marketed by the manufacturer and doctors alike, there is real science and engineering to it. While lasers are commonly perceived like a video game, the principles behind laser liposuction is a bit more complex. Smart Lipo uses Read More…

  With the summer rapidly coming on us, less clothes and more time outdoors is iinevitable. This will have many worrying about the shape of their bodies. For some, they should have started much earlier, for others there are justa few problem areas. Whether it be a small stomach pooch, love handles, or some spot Read More…

Liposuction of the back and its rolls, while not one of the top two or three areas of requested body contour changes, can produce some noticeable changes to one’s figure. When considering liposuction, the back can be divided into three main areas, the upper back or neck, the bra or back rolls, and the flanks Read More…

  Regardless of the liposuction technique used (traditional, ultrasonic, or laser), fluid is needed to be instilled into the treated area. In small areas (neck) , a typical numbing solution may be used (1% Lidocaine with epinephrine). But in most liposuction surgery, a solution known as tumescence or Hunstad is first instilled. This solution is Read More…

  Liposuction induces significant trauma to the treated tissues, disrupting cellular contents as well as severing  blood vessels and lymphatic channels. No matter how liposuction is performed, this results in significant swelling and some bruising. To help control the amount of swelling and encourage its elimination, the use of compression garments is the current standard Read More…

  Smartlipo, the newest advancement in liposuction fat removal, uses laser energy to melt fat, coagulate vessels, and tighten skin. While this liposuction method is certainly invasive, it does result in less bruising and pain in many cases. Whether it is more effective at fat removal at this point is speculative, but the melting of Read More…

  Smartlipo, also known as laser liposuction or laser lipolysis, is the newest development in liposuction technology for getting rid of unwanted fat. The concept of using laser energy to literally melt fat makes an otherwise traumatic procedure a little more ‘gentler’, but allowing the heat to replace some of the ‘elbow grease’ used in Read More…