Obtaining Liposuction? 3 Reasons To Consider Smart Lipo

If you have stubborn fat deposits on your body that you haven't been able to get rid of with diet and exercise alone, then you may be considering obtaining traditional liposuction. While traditional liposuction is a good option for many people, it is important to learn that you also have another option -- Smart Lipo.

Smart Lipo differs from traditional liposuction in many ways. Read on to learn three differences between traditional liposuction and Smart Lipo, so you can make an educated decision between the two with the help of your cosmetic surgeon. 

1. Smart Lipo is Less Invasive

When traditional liposuction is performed, a cosmetic surgeon will place a patient under general anesthesia and use a special device to suck fat cells out of target areas with a device called a cannula. However, a Smart Lipo procedure is performed in a completely different way. First, general anesthesia is typically not needed before a Smart Lipo procedure is performed. Instead, your cosmetic surgeon will simply numb the areas they plan to remove excess fat cells from with simple local anesthesia. Then, a laser of a much smaller diameter than a typical cannula is inserted into your fat deposit. The laser then melts the fat cells before removing them. 

Since the laser is of a much smaller diameter than the average cannula, smaller incisions can be made before it is inserted, which means you can look forward to much smaller scars. Also, since you do not have to be put under general anesthesia, you don't have to worry about feeling groggy all day or even several days after your procedure is performed. 

2. Recovery is Quicker and Easier After a Smart Lipo Procedure 

Another great benefit of Smart Lipo, compared to traditional liposuction, is that recovery time is much quicker and easier after a Smart Lipo procedure is performed. After a traditional liposuction procedure, most people cannot return to work for a few days. However, many people who obtain Smart Lipo can go back to work as soon as the next day. 

In addition, most people who obtain Smart Lipo instead of traditional liposuction experience less swelling and bruising after the procedure is performed compared to people who obtain traditional liposuction. 

3. Smart Lipo Also Firms Your Skin

If you are getting older and have lost skin elasticity, then you will be happy to hear that as the Smart Lipo laser removes stubborn fat from your body, it also firms the skin on top of the treatment area. This is a great additional benefit and means that if you were thinking of obtaining both liposuction and a laser skin tightening procedure, you can achieve both of your body goals with just one simple procedure. 

In addition, the chance of developing unsightly skin dimpling after a Smart Lipo procedure is much lower compared to traditional liposuction. 

If you are considering traditional liposuction, then realize that Smart Lipo is an additional option to discuss with your cosmetic surgeon. Keep these three key differences between Smart Lipo and traditional liposuction in mind as you choose between the two. 


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