SmartLipo Laser Lipo Offers New Alternatives to Liposuction in San Diego
Minimally invasive, the Smartlipo Laser uses an optic fiber that is inserted into a tiny cannula (1.0mm) and introduced through an tiny incision in the skin, so small it does not require stitches. As the cannula is moved back and forth the laser's energy is delivered through layers of fat and into the deep layers of skin tissue, rupturing fat cells upon contact and stimulating the collagen growth.
The Smartlipo fiber-optic laser system delivers light energy directly to the fat cells, turning them into an oily liquid which is then removed or eliminated naturally by the body. A small red light at the tip of the laser probe allows the surgeon to see exactly where the beam of light is at all times. With pin point accuracy, fat is dissolved, resulting in refined "individualized" sculpting and body contouring
Gone is the "dimply, wobbly" appearance as well as the bruising, drainage, and extended recovery period that occurs with traditional liposuction. Patients can now remove unwanted fat and have tauter skin even in the most delicate of areas such as the neck, jowls, arms, knees and inner thighs and be back at work in a few days.
Smartlipo is also effective in improving the appearance of previously treated liposuction areas by removing additional unwanted fat and toning flaccid skin.
Conventional liposuction leaves skin looking like a deflated balloon in the spots where fat has been removed. Overlying skin in the treatment area can look dimpled and uneven in texture.
As the laser interacts with the sub dermal tissue, (which lies beneath the skin's outer layer or epidermis) it causes the overlying skin to tighten and shrink in size, giving the treatment area a smooth, toned appearance. Since Smartlipo has the ability to tighten the skin, patients can now remove fat in areas of the body were old liposuction techniques were not effective or not recommended. Delicate areas such as the face (jowls), neck, inner thighs, love handles, underarms and knees respond well to treatment. Smartlipo is also very effective in small areas of the face that might benefit from skin shrinkage.
How does the Smartlipo procedure work? A very small cannula (tube) approximately 1.0 mm to 2.0 mm in diameter containing a laser fiber is inserted into the skin. The cannula is moved back and forth delivering the laser's energy directly to the fat cells, causing them to rupture and easily drain away. The laser energy also interacts with the dermis, resulting in collagen shrinkage.
Due to the cannula's small size, Smartlipo is a minimally invasive procedure. The laser causes small blood vessels to coagulate immediately on contact, resulting in less bleeding, swelling and bruising - and a quicker recovery time than conventional liposuction.
What body areas can be treated?
It is ideal for treating small areas of the face, neck, arms and abdominal areas and areas of loose and flabby skin.
For most patients, only one treatment is required. The session may last from 45 minutes to one hour for each area treated. Does Smartlipo treat cellulite?
The procedure may improve the body's shape and may improve cellulite to a certain degree.
Results can be seen as soon as a week with continued improvement over several months.
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