SMART LIPO

Smartlipo can be a great adjunct to Tumescent Liposuction procedures, although it does not replace conventional liposuction. It is ideal for treating small areas of the face, neck, arms, breasts (gynecomastia), and areas of loose and flabby skin (floppy skin).

A very small cannula, (tube) approximately 1.0 mm to 2.0 mm in diameter containing a laser fiber is inserted into the skin. The cannula is moved back and forth delivering the laser’s energy directly to the fat cells, causing them to rupture and easily drain away. The laser energy also interacts with the dermis, resulting in collagen shrinkage.

Due to the cannula’s small size, Smartlipo is a minimally invasive procedure and can be performed under local anesthesia. The laser causes small blood vessels to coagulate immediately on contact, resulting in less bleeding, swelling and bruising – and a quicker recovery time. Because general anesthesia is unnecessary, the procedure is relatively safe, with minimal side effects.

Smartlipo can be an alternative to a tummy tuck (abdominalplasty), as it tightens skin as well as removes fat. Smartlipo can be used to firm up loose skin on the face, neck, back, abdomen, chest, and inner thighs.

Several other companies are producing machines with similar technology.

Sciton, Inc. produces a laser lipolysis system they call Pro Lipo and Elene Medical, Inc. produce a laser devise they call Smooth Lipo. Another company, Cool Touch, offers a laser lipolysis machine called Cool Lipo.

Since the technology is similar to the Smart Lipo machine made by Cynosure, results should be, as well, depending mostly on the physicians experience.

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