All liposuction techniques use a cannula. This is the instrument (like a very thin straw) used to access the fat and suck it out. The Smartlipo technique uses a fiberoptic cable which is put through the cannula so it can directly melt the fat. The cannula is then connected to suction to suck... more
What cannula is used during Smart lipo?
the smart lipo information says the laser involves a cannula. What does this do?
2 answers to “What cannula is used during Smart lipo?”
A: Cannula use in laser lipo
The cannula is a metal tube that acts as a protective sleeve for the laser fiber and prevents excessive bending that could cause the laser fiber to "fracture." To give you a simple analogy: If you think of a mechanical pencil, the metal part of the pencil protects the lead and you advance only a... more
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