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What are the Risks of Smart Lipo?

SmartLipo is a cosmetic procedure that combines the technique of liposuction with the added use of laser technology to remove fat from various parts of the body. SmartLipo has advantages for those seeking an improvement in their body appearance, but there are risks that patients consider before the procedure as well. Patients and doctors work together to weigh the advantages against the risks to determine if laser assisted liposuction is the correct procedure for body contouring.

  1. Infection

    • All surgeries, including liposuction, involve an increased risk of infection. The part of the body where the thin cannula enters to remove fat is an area that may become infected. Doctors advise patients to monitor the incision site for inflammation and pus. Patients who experience infection after a surgical procedure develop fever as well.

    Scarring

    • The incision site for SmartLipo is smaller than for a traditional liposuction procedure. Small scars on the incision site may occur with SmartLipo. The size of the cannula is approximately the size of a hypodermic needle, which minimizes the size of the scars.

    Burns

    • SmartLipo uses a laser to melt away the fat before it is removed from the body. The laser uses heat energy to perform this process and may cause burns on the skin of the patient. Using a qualified doctor trained in the use of cosmetic lasers helps to minimize this risk.

    Uneven Weight Gain

    • The procedure removes fat cells from the body in the areas that the doctor treats. Patients must continue to monitor weight, eat a healthy diet and exercise to prevent weight gain after a liposuction procedure. Weight that is gained after a SmartLipo procedure may distribute unevenly on the body after fat cells are removed.

    Lumpiness

    • Asymmetrical fat removal is possible with a liposuction procedure, including SmartLipo. Choosing a doctor with experience minimizes the possibility of this risk. Liposuction is a body contouring procedure that eliminates fat in specific areas of the body to produce a smoother appearance. Lumpiness results when the procedure is performed poorly.

    Skin Discoloration

    • Some patients of SmartLipo experience skin discoloration around the incision site after the procedure.

    Swelling and Bruising

    • Patients of liposuction experience swelling and bruising after the procedure for a few days. The SmartLipo procedure produces fewer risks because of the smaller incision and the use of laser technology, but swelling and bruising at the incision site may also result. The laser causes blood vessels to coagulate immediately, which minimizes the swelling and bruising associated with traditional liposuction.

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