San Francisco Slim Lipo doctors
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Charles K. Lee, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
2250 Hayes St. Ste 508, San Francisco |
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Shahin Javaheri, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
2100 Webster Street, Suite 329, San Francisco |
Recent Answers
there is a lot of great information on this site about smart lipo (thank u!). what about another lipo laser treatment called "slim lipo" is it better, same, or worse than smart lipo?
Both SLIM and Smart Lipo is a form of laser lipolysis that will help in removing fat and tightening skin. I chose SLIM Lipo for a number of reasons for my patients: #1. Energy (in the form of laser) is helpful in lipoolysis and for skin tightening. This energy is better than having no energy, ie, liposuction alone #2. SLIM lipo has advantages with 2 laser wavelengths, one that is specific for fat and another more for skin tightening #3. SLIM lipo hasa higher tech, flexible tip that is better for Liposculpting and "safer" for corners and curves. Put all of this technology in the skilled hands of a board certified plastic surgeon, and you can get all the advantages that the laser can offer (skin tightening, faster recovery, laser lipolysis, etc) combined with excellent surgical techniques, results, safety.
The right technology in the right hands can provide even better results. The right technology in the wrong hands becomes a marketing gimmick. I recommend that you check the true credentials of the physicians performing "Smart" lipo; oftentimes, they are not plastic surgeons, and many times, they are not even surgeons at all. Developing hand eye coordination and the "touch and feel" for tissues does not happen in a weekend course offered by the laser company. Plastic surgeons train in surgery for 6-8 years, develop extreme technical skills and finesse, and understand 3-Dimensional surgical anatomy. Training alone does not guarantee success, but provides the best foundation and possibility for the best results.
I am planning to get a mommy makeover that includes a full tummy tuck, breast lift with breast augmentation and liposuction of the upper abdomen.
The doctor said that to lipo the upper abdomen during the FTT would increase the chance of necrosis. However, Slim Lipo would be safer because it wouldn't kill the blood vessels, only the fat. I'm a bit worried.
Oddly, I have a lot of upper abdomen fat, although I am 5'3" and 115 lbs. Is it safe to have the full tummy tuck and the upper abdomen liposuctioned through Slim Lipo?
I also use SlimLipo to assist in liposuction and have used it conjunction with full abdominoplasty or brachioplasty. Any time skin flaps are raised, the blood supply is altered. If performed conservatively, I believe the SlimLipolaser would not adversely alter the blood supply to the skin during your "tummy tuck," and could have very positive results. Your plastic surgeon is trying to get you the best result possible in one operation. If you are significantly concerned, the liposuction can always be performed at another time, after the abdominoplasty and breast procedures.
