Laser Assisted Body Sculpting
SmartLipo™ is the only FDA cleared, dual wavelength (1064/1320) laser system designed to effectively liquefy fat and tighten skin through collagen remodeling.
A very small cannula, or tube, approximately 1.0 to 2.0 mm in diameter containing a laser fiber, is inserted in to the skin. The cannula is moved back and forth delivering the laser’s energy 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™ MPX is a minimally invasive procedure and can be performed under local anesthesia. 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. Because general anesthesia is unnecessary, the procedure is very safe with only minimal side effects.
Advantages of SmartLipo™ MPX
- Minimal downtime
- Minimal discomfort
- Almost “normal” skin after four months. It would be very hard to tell by looking at the skin that any procedure had been done.
- Minimally invasive. Minimal bleeding and bruising
- General anesthesia is avoided.
- Patients typically return to work within 1-2 days following their procedure.
Commonly treated areas
- Abdomen
- Flanks
- Inner and Outer Thighs
- Neck
- Arms
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