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What Are the Dangers of Smart Lipo?

Unlike liposuction that suctions out fat deposits, SmartLipo melts fat cells away with a tiny laser. SmartLipo is minimally invasive; a local anesthetic is all that is needed. A hospital stay is not required and recovery time is quick. Nevertheless, it is important to be informed before doing any elective procedure.

  1. General Risks

    • SmartLipo incisions are small enough to not require stitches, but a possibility of infection still exists. Keeping the area clean and dry can mitigate this risk.

    Procedure

    • Specialists at Cosmetic Surgery.com warn that there is a possibility of getting burned from the laser used in the procedure. It is important to use a doctor who specializes in the procedure.

    Appearance

    • Some patients have experienced numbness, uneven tissue distribution and either dimpling, lumpiness or discoloration or sagging around the site.

    Results

    • Fat cells are melted away permanently, but if the patient gains weight after the procedure, fat will deposit in other areas. This could cause unnatural bulging and unwanted redistribution of fat.

    Considerations

    • CosmeticSurgery.com advises that SmartLipo is designed for healthy people who are near their target weight, and the procedure is not designed as a weight-loss tool.

    Preclusions

    • According to DermaNetwork.org, those who have diabetes, heart conditions or blood, liver, kidney or autoimmune disorders are not candidates for SmartLipo.

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