What are the risks of Smart Lipo?
The most common risks and complications are bruising, infection, hematoma (pooling of blood underneath the skin), and scarring. Less common risks are excessive bleeding, shock, and burns of the skin or underlying tissues. (These are extremely rare with Smart Lipo.)
How long does it take for Smart Lipo to heal?
Slight soreness, discomfort and mild bruising may occur following a SmartLipo™ procedure. Most patients return to work a few days after treatment. The swelling generally diminishes within a week. Most patients’ skin is completely back to normal within three months of the SmartLipo™ procedure.
Is Smart Lipo safer than liposuction?
Since its introduction, SmartLipo has been aggressively marketed as a revolutionary new form of liposuction that tightens skin, produces quicker recovery times, and is safer than traditional liposuction due to the use of local anesthesia.
What can you not do after Smart Lipo?
Swelling After Smartlipo Make sure to drink lots of water and avoid foods high in sodium for at least 1 week after surgery, as salt may cause bloating and swelling for many people.
Is Smart Lipo permanent?
Generally speaking, Smart Lipo results will be permanent. The way that the Smart Lipo laser contours your body will remain, regardless of weight gain or weight loss in the future, and of the natural aging process.
How long do you leak after Smart Lipo?
The amount and duration of this leakage varies by the details of the procedure performed (like how much tumescent fluid was used and whether or not the incisions were closed). In general, we tell our patients to expect approximately 48 hours of some leakage and equip them to deal with it in a clean, comfortable manner.
How painful is SmartLipo?
With SmartLipo, there is no pain and no discomfort.
Is SmartLipo more expensive?
The cost of a Smart Lipo treatment is usually lower than traditional liposuction surgery. Smart Lipo can be performed as an outpatient procedure using local anesthesia. Therefore, the costs of general anesthesia are also avoided with this treatment.
How many inches can you lose with SmartLipo?
Most people can expect to lose between one and two inches from their waist with this lipo treatment, and if you’re treating your upper arms or thighs, you can expect to lose around an inch from these areas, too.
Why is my stomach still big after liposuction?
If you gain weight after stomach liposuction, your body stores the same amount of fat in the same places that it usually does. However, since we’ve removed a lot of fat cells in the stomach, other areas may seem larger than your stomach in comparison.
Can fat come back after SmartLipo?
Many San Diego residents want to know if that fat that is removed by Smart Lipo will ever grow back. The answer is no! Once that fat is removed, it will not grow back. However, if you have remaining fat in your treatment area, such as your abdomen, it is possible that those fat cells will enlarge if you gain weight.
