SmartLipo Information
Overview Of Smartlipo Techniques And Methods
Smartlipo is a new, advanced method of removing fat from specific areas of the body. The method involves the use of highly sensitive laser technology that has been designed and built specifically for this purpose.
An advantage of this method of fat removal is that the laser that is used encourages collagen to be increased in the areas that are being treated. This equipment and technique was thoroughly researched and tested before being granted approval for use in 2006 by the Food and Drug Administration.
Unlike the surgical incisions required for liposuction, Smartlipo requires a very small cut made over the area to be treated. After the laser is inserted it destroys fat cells with pinpoint accuracy. The cells become a residue that is naturally removed from the body without clinical requirements.
Because the laser focuses on small areas, the sagging skin that normally follows liposuction is greatly reduced. In most cases the skin will tighten quickly following the procedure as the collagen is increased and oily residue is eliminated from the body.
In some cases individuals wish to have the residue of the laser treatment removed immediately during the procedure. This is done using a suction machine which is designed to accommodate the small incision made for the laser. Doctors who perform the procedure have agreed however that manual removal of the residue does not increase the rate of recovery following treatment.
Unlike standard liposuction the risks of injury during this procedure are greatly reduced. Since the procedure is non-invasive there is no damage to blood vessels or muscles. There is no blood loss since Smartlipo involves only a small incision and does not include invasive surgical techniques. The use of the laser promotes coagulation which also decrease the possibility of bleeding near or around the area that is being treated.
When discussing treatment with the physician an individual will be informed of all of the treatment plan and what they can expect after the procedure is completed. In most cases the time needed for healing is minimal. Individuals are able to return to their regular activities within a day and suffer minimal discomfort. There are normally some visual changes in the body right after treatment which include skin that is firm and healthy looking in the area that has been addressed.
The full benefits of Smartlipo may not be completely visible for some months following the procedure. However there will be small changes as the metabolism expels fat residue and the skin tightens. In some cases people return for follow-up treatment to address other areas that may be of concern.
While the procedure will remove fat pockets effectively an individual must maintain a proper diet and exercise program to keep the fat from returning. In some cases individual continue an unhealthy lifestyle after treatment which results in a build-up of fat in those areas where it was removed.
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