Questions About SmartLipo

    PHOENIX, AZ, May 12, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- When considering any form of cosmetic surgery, you are bound to have many different questions about the procedure you'd like. SmartLipo is one of the newer forms of liposuction available to people, so there are even more questions about this plastic surgery and the results it can provide.

In order to assist potential SmartLipo patients, some of the most basic questions and answers are provided below. With this foundation, patients can feel comfortable about meeting with a local cosmetic surgeon to learn more about the specifics of their SmartLipo procedure.

Is SmartLipo just a different name for traditional liposuction?
No. SmartLipo is a new, more advanced liposuction procedure that has quite a few differences from traditional liposuction procedures. In the past, ultrasonic waves or injected liquid were used to break up the fat being suctioned away. With SmartLipo, laser technology is used to rupture the fat cells being removed. In addition to this, a smaller, more precise cannula is used to remove the fat during the SmartLipo surgery.

How is SmartLipo performed?
During the SmartLipo procedure, a laser is used to rupture the fat cells in the area you and your plastic surgeon are sculpting. Once the fat cells have been ruptured, your plastic surgeon will make a small incision so that the SmartLipo cannula can be inserted under the skin. The small cannula is then used to suction away the fat cells, leaving the area, sleeker and younger looking.

Does SmartLipo produce the same results as traditional liposuction?
No. Since SmartLipo uses laser technology and a smaller cannula, the results SmartLipo produces are superior to traditional liposuction. The laser technology used during SmartLipo ruptures fat cells, cauterizes blood vessels, and stimulates collagen production in the skin. This means there is less swelling and bruising around the surgery site, and the skin will appear tighter and firmer than the skin after traditional liposuction.

Where can SmartLipo be performed?
Another benefit of the SmartLipo procedure, you can have SmartLipo performed anywhere traditional liposuction can be performed. In addition to this, SmartLipo can be performed on more delicate areas of the body like the face, chin, inner thighs, and the backs of the knees.

What is SmartLipo recovery like?
When recovering from your SmartLipo procedure, you will need to rest for the first day or two after the procedure. Once you have recuperated, you will be able to perform day-to-day activities. Your plastic surgeon will provide you with a list of exercises, like walking, that you can perform in order to increase blood circulation and assist in the recovery process. SmartLipo is less traumatic for the body, which means the recovery process is usually shorter and has less discomfort than with traditional liposuction.

If you have ever considered liposuction in the Phoenix or Scottsdale, Arizona area, please visit the cosmetic surgery website of Bryan W. Gawley, M.D. Aesthetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery today at www.gawleyplasticsurgery.com.

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