What Is Smart Lipo Used For?

SmartLipo is a procedure that uses laser liposuction technology to remove fat deposits from areas of the body. Laser liposuction has become the preference for doctors and patients as a new way to remove fat and tighten skin.

Significance

• SmartLipo is a laser liposuction technique that removes fatty deposits from the hips, thighs, buttons and stomach. It's used to remove fat that exercise has otherwise failed to remove.

Procedure

• SmartLipo is different than other liposuction techniques. The procedure uses a laser to liquefy the fat. Once the fat is liquefied, the surgeon uses a suctioning vacuum to remove the deposits from the body.

Aftercare

• After SmartLipo treatment, the patient is required to wear a tight girdle over the body for several weeks. The girdle keeps the skin tight on the underlying tissue, avoiding sagging in the area.

Location

• The location of SmartLipo can be done in a physician's office, clinic or a hospital. Any physician who decides to do plastic surgery in the office is required to hold emergency medical equipment.

Risks

• SmartLipo, like any cosmetic procedure, has risks, which include nerve damage, extensive fluid and blood loss, allergic reactions to anesthetics, infection and blood clots.