Santa Rosa SmartLipo MPX doctors
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Francisco Canales, MD
Santa Rosa Plastic Surgeon
4625 Quigg Dr, Santa Rosa |
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Heather J. Furnas, MD
Santa Rosa Plastic Surgeon
4625 Quigg Drive, Santa Rosa |
Recent Answers
I had a consultation with a plastic surgeon and am seriously considering participating in a MPX Smart Lipo study done by a Dr. in Calif. I did not meet the Dr. but was very impressed with what I learned from the consultant. She told me that this Dr. was the first in Ca. to use Smart Lipo and is the one that trains other Dr.'s how to use it.
There are little clips from news stations and he seems to be legit but I have not found his name on the Cynosure website or in any of the news articles that I found. Patients that participate are supposed to receive 50% off of the normal fee. The quote they gave me for upper/lower abs, inner and outer thighs which they considered 6 areas is $15,690 and with the discount it would be $8,000. If I decided on 4 areas they would charge me $5,000. Does this seem reasonable?
They do use conscious sedation with an IV vs just a local that some of the Dr.'s that are quoting in the $5,000 range charge. I can't help but feel this is a little bit of a scam since I haven't found anyone on this website that has paid even close to what he says his regular price is. The consultant said it's because he's "the best" and the leader in the field.
Hmmmmmm, I would greatly appreciate any opinions on this because if I decide to participate in the study I need to let them know ASAP. Any thoughts on this?
You can call Cynosure directly and ask why this doctor is not on their website. I live in California, own a Smartlipo MPX and am listed in their directory. The only plausible answer is that the doctor is doing a study for Cynosure and is not listed in their website because he does not own the machine (and has not paid for the machine). Cynosure may be providing him with the machine to conduct the study. Rely on other measures like board certification in plastic surgery and ask to speak to a few patients. Do not rely on video clips from news organizations or from online video postings. Good luck.
I'm lost. I want to do smart lipo but I want to know if the difference between smart lipo and smart lipo MPX is that great. If I want to get MPX then I'd have to travel four hours to Seattle. Is the difference worth it?
Laser-assisted lipolysis with Smarlipo has undergone significant change in the last 2 years. Smartlipo MPX has a dual laser to try to give the benefits of fat melting as well as tissue contraction.
I think that one of the benefits of the MPX machine is that it is able to deliver the joules in a shorter period of time, thereby shortening the procedure itself. Smartlipo is done under local anesthesia and the procedure usually takes longer than tumescent liposuction done under general anesthesia.
Having the MPX Smartlipo will shorten how much time you will be in surgery, although it is still a lengthy process. Patients who undergo Samrtlipo usually have oral sedation. If you are an extremely nervous patient, lyiing on an operating room table awake for 3 hours may not be the best choice.
Just as important as which machine (if any) your doctor uses is the experience and qualification of that physician. If you look at blogs or online chat rooms, there are many sad stories of patients who went for the latest technology but forgot to check the doctor qualifications.
Using a Board-certified plastic surgeon (American Board of Plastic Surgery) who is experienced in all aspects of liposuction would be preferable over choosing someone who started doing liposuction in their practice a few months ago but happens to have the latest technology.
Look at the doctor's before and after photos and speak with several patients. There are great results that can be obtained without a laser and without having to travel 4 hours. On the other hand if your tissue elasticity is questionable, it may be worth having the possibility of skin contraction with the Smartlipo MPX.
At our plastic surgery office, we offer both Smartlio MPX and tumescent liposuction without laser. We have very happy patients with each technology, but we make recommendations based on each individual's goals and body type.