Phoenix Smart Lipo doctors

	Steven Turkeltaub, MD Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon 10290 N 92nd St Suite 207, Scottsdale		2 answers
	Susan Van Dyke, MD Paradise Valley Dermatologist 5206 N Scottsdale Rd, Paradise Valley		1 answer
	Lawrence Shaw, MD Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon 8913 E. Bell Rd Suite 201, Scottsdale
	Bryan Gawley, MD Phoenix Plastic Surgeon 8913 E. Bell Road Suite 101B, Scottsdale
	G. Robert Meger, MD Phoenix Plastic Surgeon 3333 E. Camelback Rd. Suite 140, Phoenix

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Normal To Have Swelling After Smart Lipo Garment Removal? I had SmartLipo on Nov 18. (2 weeks ago today) and was told my my surgeon to wear the garment 24/7 for the first two weeks. I called him this morning and he said now that 2 weeks was up, it was fine to either go without, or switch to another type like spanx. I switched to a spanx-like garment today and have had it on for about 7 hours and it seems as though I am much more swollen now than I was previously. Is this because I switched garments and is this normal?

A: Concern about swelling after SmartLipo after 2 weeks

Your experience is entirely normal and there is no need for concern. Swelling from liposuction doesn't disappear in a few weeks - it can take several months for most of it to dissipate. Furthermore, with increased activity there can be some increased temporary swelling.

I would, therefore, follow the recommendations of your surgeon as they are entirely reasonable and prudent.

Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

SmartLipo Vs. Zeltiq CoolSculpting for Inner Things I'm 34 years old and have a great body, work out daily, etc. However, I've always had inner thighs that seem to be resistant to exercise. One has a bit of cellulite, which really bothers me. It's enough fat to grab for zeltiq, but I've heard that smartlipo tightens the area too. Which would be better for my situation? Would one session of zeltiq even do much for me? It'd be great if the area was tightened and the cellulite reduced somewhat. Thanks.

A: Smartlipo vs CoolSculpting for spot fat reduction

My experience with Smartlipo is great. It is exactly like liposuction with some minimally increased skin tightening. CoolSculpting is not as dramatic but has absolutely no risk or downtime and is less costly. For the inner thigh I suggest you try the less invasive CoolSculpting. My patients have been very happy and if tightening is an issue Thermage can non invasively address laxity.

Susan Van Dyke, MD

Paradise Valley Dermatologist

Smart Lipo Fat Transferred to Breast I had Smart Lipo a few days ago on my thigh and lower abdomen area, then had the fat transferred to my breasts. I asked the nurse the day before if the fat was liquified because I had heard that wasn't good for fat transfer, and she assured me it wasn't and that it would be mixed with my plasma and injected. Now I'm reading things that are starting make me doubt my decision. Should I be worried??

A: INjecting SmartLipo removed fat is imprudent and worthless

It is rare to have a unanimous consensus in plastic surgery - but you just did and the answer, therefore, should be quite clear. If the "fat" that was injected into your breast was the fat that was treated with SmartLipo - you were injected with nonviable, destroyed cells. This in essence means that this was an unnecessary, imprudent and worthless procedure - at best.

Was this performed by a board certified plastic surgeon or someone just attempting to perform cosmetic surgery?

Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

Phoenix Smart Lipo reviews

$5,840 average price for Smart Lipo in Phoenix
80% of Phoenix reviewers said Smart Lipo was worth it

	“42 Year Old Male Lower Ab Smartlipo” I had smart lipo done on my lower abs on 8/22/10. Pain was uncomfortable to none. Dr. did give me ativan prior to procedure. Pain started at home a few hours later, in hind sight I should have taken pain meds when I first started to feel pain, but I waited. Very little to no pain next day. It's monday 8/26/10 I'm back at work and have not talen any pain meds in two days. Before surgery... more
	“Upper/lower Stomach, Flanks, Lower...” Things to consider buying one week prior to SmartLipo surgery. I had neck, stomach, flanks, lower back smartlipo and fat transfer stem cells injected into my hands (I will explain this very new procedure below):1. Arnica 30x pills (Health food store)This should be started one week prior to any surgery. It helps reduce bruising dramatic more
	“Water-assisted Smartlipo:...” I've been researching Smart Lipo for some time and finally got up the courage to do the deed. Being a 34 year old man in decent shape (6'1" 205lbs), I had to convince myself it was acceptable for me to want to look better and to spend this kind of money to do it. I read and researched everything I could about the procedure and doctors. I picked my Dr. because of his experience and... more
	“SmartLipo on Upper/lower Abs - Lumps...” I am 1 1/2 months out from having smart lipo on my upper and lower abs. I still have small bumps/lumps on my abs. I did lymphatic massages 6 times and massage every night before bed. When should these lumps go away? I am very tight in the skin, but worry when I stretch out my abs, the small lumps are very noticeable. The results look great, but simply concerned.Also, I did a more
	“SMARTLIPO is AMAZING!” BACKGROUND: I had always had a hereditary fat deposit on my abdomen that is completely unresponsive to diet and exercise. I work out 6 days a week, 2 hours a day and eat pretty healthy (i.e., lean meats, whole grains, organic fruits and vegetables, etc.). Even when my body fat has been as low as 16%, people asked how long ago I had my baby—however, I have never had children. T more
	“Dr. Didnt Perform Smartlipo on the...” I recently got smartlipo done and when I had my consultation I specifically said I wanted my love handle gone (which I believe is that fat that buldges out of my pants) and I also got a price quote for upper and lower abs. So I was gettin a great deal and didnt realize until a month later the dr didnt remove the fat from my entire love handle, just in the front.Im confused on what to do and... more
	“SmartLipo on Neck/chin for Double...” I had smart lipon on neck/chin due to double chin/sagging neck 2 1/2 weeks ago. I am 48.The procedure was not painful...just felt some discomfort. The swelling has gone down but not disappeared (worse in the afternoon). I do feel tired and sometimes a tad feverish. Bruising initially went away after a week but it recurrs if I am very active.I am taking Bromeline and Vit C with Rutein. I... more
	“27 Y/o Mom of 3 - Hoping There is...” I want to tell you a little about myself - because I always think that stuff helps when getting something this big done. Im a 27 year old mom with three boys. I had my first child at 20 and my last 6 months ago. I dropped all my baby weight and Im at the weight I want to be 128 ( Im 5'4) . BUT I have a wrinkly tummy and a pooch from having 9.8 lb babies! I dont have stretch marks ( Im... more
	“Soreness After SmartLipo on Arms and...” I had smart lipo on my inner top arms and the following week had it preformed on my stomach.my question is ,how long before the soreness is gone and how long to wear tight fitting items on each precedeure? more
	“Smart Lipo by in Az =misdiagnosis...” I had smart lipo in march of last year,and was severely misdiagnosed by a dr with 24 years of experience.He told me that the big protruding lump on my lower left abdomen was swelling and fluid for 7 months! He refused to send me for diagnostic testing or take my concerns seriously.He stuck a needle in my hernia and tried to aspirate fluid but there was none....because it was a hernia. He... more
	“So Far, So Good” Me: $6390 Marc: $3,000 3/4/09: Hi everyone! After reading just about every post on this site, it was finally my turn to take the plunge. As I sit here typing, it has been about 5 hours since my arms and abs were done. I will have the inner and outer thighs and banana roll done on Saturday. This is how it began for me: It was late December and Fox 10 here in Phoenix did a piece on Smart Lipo.... more
	“Smart Lipo Was Awsome” I had Smart Lipo and it was really amazing! Just the process was awsome. My surgeon was very professional and did better then I would've imagined! I had my abdomen, inner and outer thighs and my hips done. The Dr made my stomach slim and sexy and made my muffin top on the top of my hips dissapear. She also got rid of the fat on my thighs. The only pain I felt was minor... more
	“Smart Lipo Success!” I never seriously considered traditional liposuction. But now that Smart Lipo is available I researched it and found this as a way to aggressively improve my physique and finally rid myself of the cursed "mommy pillow". I had my neck (double chin) and upper & lower abdomen done with SmartLipo. I noticed good results immediately, very little bruising at all. Recovery time was... more
	“Dr Misdiagnosed C Section Hernia Did...” I came to this dr in feb2008 for lipo on my stomach.He noticed I had a bellybutton hernia and said he would not do lipo until the hernia was fixed as it would be very dangerous.I then pointed out a hole I had at my c section scar and asked if that was also a hernia?He said no.That was his first mistake. After my bellybutton was fixed he did my lipo on march 18th.At my first follow up I was... more
	“So Far So Good” I had smart lipo done on my outer thighs, hips, and partial flanks. I am 24 F 5'8 136lbs these areas were just driving me crazy and decided to give it a try. It has been 5 days and am still tender but I actually went back to work the following day and it was a bit uncomfortable but do-ible and I move around I don't have a sit down job. I feel like I already see a difference in my hips and... more
	“A Nightmare, I Would Not Recommend...” So I try to get rid of this little muffin top that I have, but nothing is working. I don't want to diet and lose weight anywhere except in that particular area. I have an injury to my low back, to the point that the disk at L5-S1 has degenerated to nothing at all, so excersizing that area is a lot more difficult for me then most people. I made an appointment to see doctor who... more