I had smart lipo on knees, inner and outer thigh, love handles, upper back (bra area) and upper arms. One year later and still no improvement. My weight is normal for my age and height. I exercise and eat healthy. I did not have the procedure to reduce fat. I had it to firm skin and reduce cellulite. The surgeon told me that I did not need to have suction as it would be absorbed by my body. Why did it not work on me?
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Fat obtained from Smartlipo cannot be used for fat transfer. The laser treatment used to "melt" the fat makes the cells non-viable. Harvesting fat for fat transfer requires very gentle suction to help maximize the viability of the cells.
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Liposuction involves the removal of fat cells. As the body heals, there is the inflammatory healing cascade that involves collagen production. Less soft fat and more firm collagen/protein equals a more substantial feeling tissue. The skin retracts backwards to the underneath...
Yo have stretched skin and it did not responded well to the laser lipo. If you examine your lower abdominal tissue while you are in the sitting position ,you will notice extra skin and not just fat. The best solution would be combination of the liposuction and mini tuck.