
Liposuction has been around for a long time, and is so prevalent in media and pop culture that it has become a household word. Ask anyone what it is, and they probably have a pretty good idea ofwww.drhendricks.c…suction, or at least what it does. Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure performed by an experienced plastic surgeon that targets stubborn areas of fat not easily controlled by diet or exercise. What many people may not consider with liposuction is the downtime it takes to heal. While we are a long way from the ’70s when blood loss and shock were not uncommon, there is still some recovery that needs to occur. However, this is a much easier procedure today thanks to the advent of SmartLipo.
SmartLipo was approved by the FDA in 2007 and is the first laser-assisted lipolysis system of its kind. Lasers are already used in several every day settings, as well as lots of surgical procedures, so it seems only natural that lasers would find their way into the field of cosmetic surgery. SmartLipo lasers are calibrated to actually rupture fat cells through the skin. The liquid substance that remains is removed through a tiny incision made in the skin. Compare this to the days when fat was actually vacuumed out of the body. Also, because the laser used in SmartLipo is so precise, it is able to seal off tiny blood vessels so that bleeding, bruising, and swelling is kept to an absolute minimum. This leads to an extremely quick recovery.
SmartLipo is able to treat many areas of the body including:
* Arms
* Knees
* Back
* Breasts (gynecomastia)
* Areas of loose skin
Just as SmartLipo removes those unwanted areas of fat, it also tightens the skin. Treatment usually takes about 45 minutes and recovery usually only takes a few days, leading to the knick name “lunchtime liposuction.” Minimal discomfort and downtime, as well as a less traumatic recovery have made SmartLipo a much safer and effective way to sculpt the body in ways many never thought possible, even with traditional liposuction.