Can I Get Smart Lipo at 300 Pounds?

Whether smart or conventional liposuction, there is swelling that develops not for a day or so after and then will take weeks to go away. You might have been told to wear a compression garment and you should as this may help.

One of the most common misconceptions is that 'a procedure is safe'.  While a procedure can be either safe or not safe, even more important to consider is the physician who is performing it!   The epinephrine and lidocaine are safe when given in the right amounts, but can...

Hi There,Every doctor has a different algorithm as to when or if you should start lymphatic massages.  I follow the south american doctrine that lymphatic massages should begin fairly soon post procedure.  Most of my patients either start immediately post op day 1 or 2-3 days later.  All pa...

The Smart Lipo part of the liposuction is only one, tiny aspect of the entire procedure. Unfortunately, it gets way more attention than it truly deserves, and I do the SmartLipo method, so I am not biased against it. The most important aspect in my opinion is what surrounds that 10 minute part...

The risks of performing Smartlipo on the arms are relatively small -- injury to the brachial plexus and injury to the vein are way down the list of possible complications. The main complications of Smartlipo are: 1) Uneven or asymmetrical results. This is no different than...

Hi there- Your vitiligo should not affect your ability to achieve a safe and pleasing outcome from liposuction of any kind. You know what WILL have a tremendous effect on your safety and outcome? WHO YOU LET DO IT ON YOU. There are a lot of people trying to convince nice women like yourself that...