How Often Do Smart Lipo Side Effects Occur?

My friend got regular Liposuction done a year ago and her tummy ended up terribly bumpy, hard and uneven. Then, she went for smart lipo six months ago and her tummy got better but it still has bumps and hardness. I want to have the procedure done but I am scared of ending up with the same results! What could have caused this, and how often does it happen? I am looking for arms, back, thighs, and tummy, and I want to lose from 15-20 lbs.

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by fjeeny in New York, NY

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Remember that liposuction is not for weight loss

Properly applied, liposuction is used to contour high points or areas of excess fat in an otherwise healthy patient who has done all they can with proper diet and exercise. It is not designed to lose weight and certainly not in the 15-20 pound range. Lumps and bumps can occur after any kind of liposuction and Smart lipo doesn't protect you from this.

It all depends on the skill of the surgeon as to your final results

It may seem that any surgeon will do the same job with a laser procedure, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Liposuction requires quite a bit of skill and finesse, so it is important to go to someone who really knows what they are doing. Good luck with your procedure and check out your surgeon carefully in advance!

Smart Lipo Side Effects

The best way to counteract any adverse results is to go to a surgeon who is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery. There's no way of telling what happened to your friend without examination but if you are a good candidate then you shouldn't have any major problems having the surgery. As for the weight you want to lose. This is not a weight loss procedure, so no surgeon can guarantee you losing weight. They should be able to remove a certain amount of CC's in... more