I just had tumescent Smart Lipo done on my abdomen and a male breast reduction. The doctor suctioned out the liquefied fat after using the laser. If the excess fat was not suctioned out, what happens?
Answer: It is best to remove the fat. It is best to remove the liquified fat after laser assisted liposuction. Leaving the devitalized fat behind runs the risk of fat necrosis and the development of lumps and bumps. While your body would likely resorb most of the fat, it is not a good idea to take a chance. David Shafer, MD New York City
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CONTACT NOW Answer: It is best to remove the fat. It is best to remove the liquified fat after laser assisted liposuction. Leaving the devitalized fat behind runs the risk of fat necrosis and the development of lumps and bumps. While your body would likely resorb most of the fat, it is not a good idea to take a chance. David Shafer, MD New York City
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CONTACT NOW Answer: What Happens when Liquefied Fat is Not Suctioned Out? #Smart Lipo# liquified fat I first want to clarify that tumescent Smart Lipo is the same thing as Smart Lipo. Tumescent fluid is the fluid we use to anesthetize the tissue to allow liposuction of any type, whether it's Vaser Liposelection (Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction), standard suction assisted liposuction, or Smart Lipo (laser assisted liposuction). By using the laser, the fat is essentially melted and then we suction out the treated fat with a suction device. If treated fat is left behind, the body will clear it out on its own. These damaged fat is seen as devitalized tissue which the body sends out scavenger cells to clean up the "mess." Sometimes, when treating a very thin patient's body, I will use the laser to treat the fat and may not suction as much to prevent potential contour irregularities. This is especially useful in a thin patient's abdomen or inner thighs. Over time the tightening improves as does the contour. Hope this helps!!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: What Happens when Liquefied Fat is Not Suctioned Out? #Smart Lipo# liquified fat I first want to clarify that tumescent Smart Lipo is the same thing as Smart Lipo. Tumescent fluid is the fluid we use to anesthetize the tissue to allow liposuction of any type, whether it's Vaser Liposelection (Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction), standard suction assisted liposuction, or Smart Lipo (laser assisted liposuction). By using the laser, the fat is essentially melted and then we suction out the treated fat with a suction device. If treated fat is left behind, the body will clear it out on its own. These damaged fat is seen as devitalized tissue which the body sends out scavenger cells to clean up the "mess." Sometimes, when treating a very thin patient's body, I will use the laser to treat the fat and may not suction as much to prevent potential contour irregularities. This is especially useful in a thin patient's abdomen or inner thighs. Over time the tightening improves as does the contour. Hope this helps!!
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August 11, 2013
Answer: While unlikely a health concern it can reduce optimal results The unsuctioned liquified fat will be broken down by inflammatory cells and be disposed of by the body without any likely real health concern. But this is an interesting question and there is no study I am aware of looking at this with regard to risks or results. It do feel it is important to suction the liqueurs fat though for many reasons, and feel that not removing it can contribute to a less than perfect result. Much of the results of lipo depend not only on the removal or destruction of the fat tissue but by how the skin redrapes. It is my feeling that leaving unsuctioned fat there will likely affect perfect redraping of then skin and contribute to irregularities and possibly suboptimal skin tightening.
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Answer: While unlikely a health concern it can reduce optimal results The unsuctioned liquified fat will be broken down by inflammatory cells and be disposed of by the body without any likely real health concern. But this is an interesting question and there is no study I am aware of looking at this with regard to risks or results. It do feel it is important to suction the liqueurs fat though for many reasons, and feel that not removing it can contribute to a less than perfect result. Much of the results of lipo depend not only on the removal or destruction of the fat tissue but by how the skin redrapes. It is my feeling that leaving unsuctioned fat there will likely affect perfect redraping of then skin and contribute to irregularities and possibly suboptimal skin tightening.
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September 7, 2011
Answer: Suctioning with Smartlipo
I definitely believe that in most cases suctioning the fat out after Smartlipo achieves much better results. Only in cases where very minor contouring is performed do I consider not performing suctioning of the fat with Smartlipo.
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Answer: Suctioning with Smartlipo
I definitely believe that in most cases suctioning the fat out after Smartlipo achieves much better results. Only in cases where very minor contouring is performed do I consider not performing suctioning of the fat with Smartlipo.
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August 30, 2011
Answer: Smart Lipo
If all of the fat is not absorbed, your body absorbs the fat naturally. This is with reasonable amounts of course.
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Answer: Smart Lipo
If all of the fat is not absorbed, your body absorbs the fat naturally. This is with reasonable amounts of course.
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August 14, 2013
Answer: Smart Lipo and Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction: Cavitation and Liquefaction of fat
Laser or ultrasound assisted liposuction causes fat cell destruction. The fat cells are composed of a lipid bilayer and the lipids are metabolized and removed from the body. This means that it will take additional time for you to see the final result.
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Answer: Smart Lipo and Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction: Cavitation and Liquefaction of fat
Laser or ultrasound assisted liposuction causes fat cell destruction. The fat cells are composed of a lipid bilayer and the lipids are metabolized and removed from the body. This means that it will take additional time for you to see the final result.
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