Smart Lipo

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Liposuction Vs. SmartLipo ~ Which is Better? 45 answers

I have been to two doctors, one wants to do smart lipo and one is a plastic surgeon and said smart lipo is not as good and performs only traditional...
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What is Smart Lipo Laser? 30 answers

Can someone explain what is Smart Lipo? how is smartlipo different from normal liposuction surgery?
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Vaser Smart Lipo 18 answers

Is the Vaser lipo better than the Smart lipo system?  Can someone tell me what's the difference and what type usually works best for getting...
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How Much Does Smart Lipo Cost? 17 answers

Is there a flat Smart Lipo price or do you pay per area? Does the amount of fat you have taken out affect the cost of SmartLipo?
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Smart Lipo Vs Mini Tummy Tuck for Slimming Torso? 16 answers

GEEZ Plastic surgeons vs Dermotoligists vs Cosmetic surgeons. Can someone plese be straight? For the good of the good ole patient. I am looking to...
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How Much Skin Tightening from Smart Lipo? 13 answers

I'm 48 years old, 5' 2" tall, and weigh about 127. I currently have a small amount of loose skin and not a lot of fat. I have a lot of muscle, am...
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Drainage and Swelling After Smart Lipo and Tummy Tuck 13 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck a week ago. The doctor did Smart Lipo and then the Tummy Tuck. I ended up with a huge incision from waist to waist, and I am...
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What Happens when Liquefied Fat is Not Suctioned Out? 12 answers

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...
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Smart Lipo Vs. Liposuction on Upper Arms and Love Handles 12 answers

I'm 5'2", 110 lbs, and Asian. I had Liposuction on my upper arms in 2004 and never really saw the results I was looking for. Will Smart Lipo on...
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Complications for Smart Lipo on Pubic Mound? 12 answers

I'm interested in getting Smart Lipo for the mons pubis area, but this is a very delicate area, and I was wondering, are there any possible major...
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Brain-dead from Laser Lipo Under Local Anesthesia? 12 answers

This question is for doctors who perform Smart Lipo or liposuction using local anesthesia: I read about a 37-year-old woman who went brain-dead after...
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Blisters and Bruising After Smartlipo and Tummy Tuck Surgery 10 answers

I had Tummy Tuck and Smart Lipo done last week, and I've had fever (as high as 104.1, and hangs around 101.4 when I'm taking Tylenol) since then. The...
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Can Smart Lipo Be Used on the Neck Area? 10 answers

Can Smart lipo be used on the neck area? Since it is a small area do you still recommend removing the contents with suction?

Smart Liposuction 8 answers

I havent heard of other procedures from liposuction alternates...other than smart liposuction surgery...is it best?
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How Long to Wear Compression Garment After Smart Lipo 7 answers

I had Smart Lipo done a week ago. I feel excellent and I'm healing nicely, but I feel uncomfortable wearing the compression garment. How long do I...
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Smart Lipo Doctors ~ How to Find Best One? 7 answers

I am about to pay for the procedure of smart lipo on my thighs. I am supposed to meet with the doctor again, i went for blood work. How do i know if...
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Who Can Perform Smart Lipo? 7 answers

Can any certified MD perform Smart Lipo? How do they get certified to perform the procedure?
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Smart Lipo on Abs and Waist. Will It Cause Too Much Excess Skin? 7 answers

How well does Smart Lipo work on the abdomen and waist areas?  After the procedure, should I expect a lot of excess skin that has to be cut away?...
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SmartLipo Recovery 6 answers

I am having smart lipo next week.  My job requires me to lift up to 70 lbs and push and pull heavy items.  How long will I be out of work? I...
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Smart Lipo Thighs 6 answers

I went to my Dr. and had a second consultation for the Smart Lipo procedure. I am not 100% sure if I am a good candidate for this and I left the...
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How Long Will I Have to Wear Compression Garment After Smart Lipo? 6 answers

How long will I have to wear the surgical compression garment after Smart Lipo?  When do people usually switch to wearing Spanx instead?
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How Soon After Smart Lipo Can I Start Working Out? 6 answers

I had Smart lipo 17 days ago. When can I return to working out?
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Smart Lipo or Brazilian Butt Lift for Banana Rolls? 6 answers

I have fat under my butt, the so-called banana roll. My rear is not that flat but it has stretch marks and is not so well shaped either. It does...
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Bumps, Lumps and Roping After Smart Lipo: Is This Normal? 5 answers

I had Smart Lipo on my upper arms 6 weeks ago, and I'm horrified by the lumps and bumps on the underside of my arms. I look disfigured and I'm scared...
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Smartlipo vs Ultrashape: Which is Best? 5 answers

Can I get better or equal results for fat removal using ultra shape vs. smartlipo treatment?
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How Long Until I See Smartlipo Thigh Results? 5 answers

I had smartlipo in my outer - inner thighs about a month ago and I have not seen any results as yet. I'm a petite person 110lbs, 5'4" I work out...
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SmartLipo Nerve Damage Recovery? 5 answers

I had SmartLipo under my chin, and the dr. hit a nerve, leaving me with paralysis on the left side of my mouth. I am now 10 weeks out, and I still...
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Treating Pain After Smartlipo 5 answers

I had smartlipo on my arms and i didn't want to take vicodin for pain, can i take ibuprofen?
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Does Arnica Cream Help with Post-Smart Lipo Hardness? 5 answers

Smart Lipo Vs Ultrasound Lipo? 5 answers

Which between Smart Lipo and Ultrasound Lipo produces better results? Do both firm and tighten once the fat is taken out? Are both done with local...
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Can Smart Lipo Be Used if You Are Overweight? 5 answers

I have been exercising for 2 months and eating a healthy diet. It seems like most of my fat is in my belly. Could Smart lipo be used to get a jump...
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Does SmartLipo or CoolLipo Work on People with Darker Skin? 4 answers

Since most laser treatments are not for all skin types, I was wondering if Smart lipo or Cool lipo treatments work on people with dark skin.
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When Will I See Results from SmartLipo Treatments? 4 answers

Hi, I am 31 years old woman who has 2 kids. I did a smart lipo in the outer thigh because i always used to have a pear shape. I did the lipo one week...
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Amount of fat loss from Smart Lipo 3 answers

I had SmartLipo a week ago today and I'm very nervous waiting on the results. I can see some but hopefully when I go for my 2-week follow-up and...
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Will I Look Thin 5 Days After SmartLipo? 3 answers

I'm 19, 130 lbs and 5'2" . I'm having Smart Lipo done on my outer/inner thighs, hips, knees, love handles, and back. I plan to start working...
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SmartLipo Vs Lipo-Ex? 3 answers

I have a layer of fat around my thighs. I have tried diet and exercise, but they don't work. I have been to see 2 different doctors in the area...
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How Much Weight Can Safely Be Lost with Smart Lipo? 3 answers

I have researched SmartLipo and I truly want to do this. I have lost and kept off 60lbs for over 5 years and even had a baby during this time. I am a...
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Smart Lipo - How Can I Reverse the Side Effects? 3 answers

I had my hips and pubic area done july 2008 and have had many complications post op. Because of all the swelling and skin loss in the pubic area after...
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Aggressive Vs Conservative Smart Lipo 3 answers

I am interested in getting SmartLipo on my stomach mainly and potentially my hips and very small banana rolls. I am not overweight for my height or...
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Smart Lipo or VASER Liposelection for Losing Inches on Abdomen and Waist 3 answers

I am a 38 year old female with a small frame 5'3 and weighs 185lbs. I carry most of my weight in my stomach. I am considering plastic surgery, but...

When Will Smart Lipo Scars Start Fading? 3 answers

After getting Smart Lipo, I'm wondering, how long before the scars from the incisions start to fade? Are they permanent?
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Will Smart Lipo Help on Lumpy Stomach Fat? 3 answers

I am 50 yrs. old and I have had 3 children of 29, 26 and 23. I was just lazy after they were born and didn't work on losing my stomach fat. I now...
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Treatments to Correct Bad Smart Lipo Results? 3 answers

I had Smart Lipo done 3 month ago. I had bad infection (Staphylococcus Epidermis) after the procedure. My stomach looks terrible and I can’t...
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Smart Lipo Before Pregnancy: What Will Happen to Skin? 3 answers

I want to have Smart :ipo to get rid of the love handles, but I may want to have another child in 2 or 3 years. What will happen to my skin if I get...
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Is Smart Lipo Painful? 3 answers

I am getting Smart Lipo real soon. I heard the local anesthesia is horrifying. Is it really bad? I will be getting my hips, love handles, and flanks...
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Who is a Good Candidate for SmartLipo? 3 answers

Who is/isn't a good candidate for SmartLipo? What are the limitations? Background: I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis back in 1996. I was...
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What Cannula is Used During Smart Lipo? 3 answers

The smart lipo information says the laser involves a cannula.  What does this do?
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What Are the Side Effects of SmartLipo? 3 answers

What side effects should I expect from SmartLipo? What's normal and what isn't? Background: I had SmartLipo of tummy, inner upper thighs, & inside...
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Does SmartLipo Cause Any Scarring? 3 answers

Interested in smartlipo laser surgery but worried about scars
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Do the Bumps from Smart Lipo Go Away? 2 answers

I had smart lipo abut a month ago and I have one fairly large hard bump on my lower abdomen. I was wondering if anyone else had something similar and...
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Smartlipo Arms 2 answers

I am interested in Smart Lipo around my arms and armpit fat. I want to take 2 inches off of each arm and get rid of that fatty skin by my armpit...
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Smart Lipo for Cellulite - Does It Work? 2 answers

I want to get rid of my saddlebags and am wondering if Smart Lipo works on cellulite...thanx.
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Will Smart Lipo Tighten Skin Post Pregnancy? 2 answers

I have had two very big babies and stretched out my tummy skin. I don't have any stretch marks, just loose skin and a pooch. Will smart lipo work to...
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Terrible Itching After Smart Lipo 2 answers

I am now 4 days post-Smart Lipo. Why is the itching so bad? Is it something internal or just the garments?
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Massaging Smart Lipo Lumps and Bumps 2 answers

I had Smart Lipo done on my thighs a couple of weeks ago. I see that some of the doctors have mentioned that massage helps with the lumps and bumps....
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How Long Before Smart Lipo Bruising Heals? 2 answers

I had Smart Lipo done on the saddlebags on my outer thighs last Friday. Not too bad, only that I had leakage on one thigh on that day. Now, I'm...
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What Happens to Stretched Skin Once Fat is Liposuctioned? 2 answers

Does the stretch skin go back to normal after liposuction or smartlipo
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Lumps After Smart Lipo on Abdomen 2 answers

I had Smart Lipo for my upper and lower abdomen. Now I have lumps and bumps. I also noticed that my thighs and calves seem to be swelling. Are these...
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Are SmartLipo Results Permanent or Will Fat Cells Come Back? 2 answers

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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Can SmartLipo Be Used on my Ankles or Calf Area? 2 answers

I am in the process of getting the Smartlipo procedure. Can it be performed on the calf area?
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How Long Will Smart Lipo Pain Last? 2 answers

I had smart lipo on my chin, abs and back flanks over a week ago and had hardly any bruising. However, I have a deep soreness in my abs and back. I...
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Smart Lipo Vs Cool Lipo for Saddle Bags? 2 answers

I am a fit 28-year-old woman who has been cursed with the genetics of terrible saddle bags. They are really disproportionate to my body, and trying to...
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Weight Gain After Smart Lipo 2 answers

I had Smart Lipo 6 weeks ago, and since then I have gained weight. Does this compromise my results?
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Correcting Sagging Skin and Lumps from Smart Lipo? 2 answers

I had Smart Lipo on my face over a year ago. It caused lines, a lump, and sagging skin on my neck, so my face is fine, but now my neck looks bad....
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When Will I See Final Results from Smartlipo? 2 answers

I had Smart Lipo on a small area of my outer-thighs 5 days ago. The areas treated were small fatty pockets on each outer-thigh, about four to five...
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How Much Does Smartlipo Cost for the Whole Abdomen Area? 2 answers

I live in Texas City close to the Houston area and i would like to know around how much money will i be out of if i had my fat cells melted and skin...
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How Long Before I See Smart Lipo Results to my Abdomen Area? 1 answer

I had smart lipo done to my lovehandles/hips and partial upper and lower abs on July 24, 2008. I have a noticeable difference in my hips and...
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How Much Bruising and Swelling Does Smart Lipo Cause? 1 answer

I assume smart lipo requires lots of downtime to recover.  no swimsuits for a few months
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Smart Lipo or Cool Lipo for Correcting Dents? 1 answer

I had liposuction on hips, butt, and knees done twice because the surgeon wasn't happy with his job. The cannula took what I call gashes of fat and...
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How Often Do Smart Lipo Side Effects Occur? 1 answer

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...

How Long Does Swelling from Smart Lipo Last? 1 answer

I had Smart Lipo done on my flanks 9 days ago, and I am still in a lot of discomfort. I'm experiencing a lot of itching, numbness, and some prominent...
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Can Smart Lipo Be Done in Same Areas Again? 1 answer

I had Smart Lipo a year ago (inner/outer thighs, knees, flanks, lower abdomen). I wasn’t content (one leg bigger) with the results. I went for...
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SmartLipo Burn - What Should I Do? 1 answer

I had smartlipo laser lipo and now believe i may have 2nd or third degree burns. Is this normal??? the problem is the area. it is all over my pubic...
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Better Smart Lipo Results from Wearing Compression Garment Longer? 1 answer

I had Smart Lipo 4 weeks ago, and I've been wearing my compression garment ever since. If I wear the garment longer than the doctor's recommendation,...
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Does Exercise Affect Healing After Smart Lipo? 1 answer

What is the rule for exercise after Smart Lipo and does exercise impact how tight the skin can heal to the muscle wall and potentially cause dimpling...
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