Hello, Smart Lipo is liposuction with a laser assist. Liposuction procedures all require some discipline in maintaining weight to maintain results. The fat cells that are removed do not grow back, but the cells that are left can be packed with more fat if challenged. So, "Yes" liposuction removes fat... more
SmartLipo - Are SmartLipo results permanent or will the fat cells come back?
With SmartLipo, if they suction out the fat cells, don;t the fat cells eventually grow back? And possibly somewhere else on your body?
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A: Lifestyle habits are important for maintaining your results
The best candidate for either Smart Lipo or traditional liposuction is a patient who has a stable exercise regimen and a healthy diet. The patient in this situation may still have areas of fat that just won't go away and need to be removed to provide the ideal body contour. Smart Lipo melts fat cells that is... more
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9 Feb 2009
With regards to the stimulated growth of fat in the Smart Lipo article above did these women opt to enlarge breast size through surgery or did it happen naturally?
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20 May 2009
Smartlipo uses laser technology to melt and suction/remove fat cells. Normally, 80-90% of the fat cells are removed in the area liposuctioned. The remaining 10-20% of the fat cells can increase in individual volume dependent upon the leaness or obesity of the patient, but they do not multiply in number. Hence the need to maintain healthy nutrition and regular exercise. My experience is that a weight gain of 5-10lbs. on the average patient shows no change in the liposculpted area. However, a gain of 20lbs or more can of course cause a noticeable increase in all areas, not just the liposculpted area.