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L A S E R L I P O FAT DEPOSITS? FAT WITHDRAWALS! Cutting-Edge Laser Procedures Now a Reality BY WAYNE H. WERTHEIM, M.D. The small laser will also seal blood vessels as it zaps fat; this produces less swelling, bleeding, and bruising than traditional liposuction You’ve tried dieting and exercise, but parts of your body have simply refused to tone up. It’s not a new problem, but there is a new answer: SmartLipo LaserBodySculpting, which works by literally melting away fat in stubborn spots like your abdomen, thighs, arms, and neck. Results from the treatment last longer than dieting or exercise, and since the procedure is minimally invasive, you can be in the doctor’s office one day and out turning heads the next! If you are seeking a cutting-edge, highly effective method to get rid of fat deposits that is a significant improvement over the safety and efficiency of many surgical techniques, then this new laser procedure is definitely something to consider. Routinely used in dental procedures, LASIK eye surgery, reconstructive work, and cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, laser technology is what’s behind SmartLipo and sets it apart from its competition. 44 IMAGE Fall 2008
Almost anyone can be a good candidate for advanced laser treatment. In general, candidates should be in good health, exercise regularly, and be within 25 pounds of their ideal weight. They should also have one or more areas of local body fat deposits that have responded poorly to diet and exercise. Consider SmartLipo if: • You have worked hard to eat right and exercise, but you still cannot lose unsightly fat deposits. • You are concerned with the appearance of loose skin. (Skin treated with traditional liposuction does not adjust to the reduction of fat deposits, resulting in unattractive “droops.” But by pulling the surrounding skin inward, SmartLipo laser technology can reconstruct the layers immediately under the patient’s skin, eliminating skin drooping.) • You are seeking permanent results. Once the fat is removed from a particular area of the body, it will never return to that area. • You are seeking an FDA-approved treatment. Approved in November 2006, SmartLipo is one of the fastest-growing and safest procedures in the cosmetic surgery field today. • You do not want to undergo the risks of general anesthesia. SmartLipo patients need only a local anesthetic. How does it work? Precise and safe, today’s medical-grade lasers work by creating a powerful light beam that is adjusted to a specific frequency range. SmartLipo uses a carefully calibrated laser to liquefy fat deposits just below the patient’s skin. The laser actually ruptures fat cells, and the resulting oily liquid is then removed through a tiny puncture in the skin by the physician. The small laser will also seal blood vessels as it zaps fat; this produces less swelling, bleeding, and bruising than traditional liposuction. The minimal invasiveness of the procedure allows patients to see faster results and experience fewer complications. SmartLipo is an extremely safe procedure. It was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in November of 2006, and no serious life-threatening complications have resulted from treatment as yet. This is because there is minimal bleeding and invasiveness, and because SmartLipo is performed under a local anesthetic, not the more risky general anesthesia. In addition, there are no extensive stitches or incisions that have the possibility of becoming infected. This is one of the safest and fastest-growing cosmetic surgery options available today. Because the SmartLipo cannula is so small, the procedure can be performed on virtually any area of the body that patients feel is bothersome or unsightly. Body regions that can benefit the most include: face, back, bra strap area, pubic area, male “breasts,” thighs (inner and outer), love handles, buttocks, knees, upper arms, chin, neck/jowls, and any areas of loose, flabby skin. It used to take weeks and even months of painful healing and limited mobility to recover from traditional liposuction. But with SmartLipo, recovery time is fast and relatively painless. Patients often return to work within a day or two after undergoing the procedure. Recovery starts the moment the physician turns off the laser and does not involve the nauseating and disorienting recovery general anesthesia can involve. In fact, patients are generally sent home immediately after the procedure’s completion, feeling quite fine. SmartLipo recovery is comprised of several stages. Minor bruising and numbness occur directly after the procedure, but they should disappear ONCE THE FAT IS REMOVED FROM A PARTICULAR AREA OF THE BODY, IT WILL NEVER RETURN TO THAT AREA within a short time after the patient’s leaving the office. Swelling present after the procedure will greatly diminish within a week. Once all swelling disappears, the recovery process is finished, and you will be able to fully appreciate the final results. And then there’s this advantage: SmartLipo is considerably more affordable than traditional liposuction surgery. Even though the price for SmartLipo varies depending on the size of the treated area, the average traditional liposuction procedure on an abdomen costs around $6,500. The same procedure performed via SmartLipo costs around $4,500. This difference in pricing represents a 30% cost savings. (Since SmartLipo is considered an elective cosmetic procedure, insurance usually will not cover the cost.) results are “for keeps” Are the results of this procedure long lasting? Yes! Adults do not create new fat cells. When a person gains weight, the existing fat cells expand. The SmartLipo procedure permanently removes the fat cells themselves, so should you gain weight later on, most fat will be deposited in areas where the procedure was not performed. But the area you had treated will remain pretty much as it was after the treatment. IMAGE Fall 2008 IMAGE 45
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