I'm trying to decide between Smart Lipo and traditional Lipo. I want to do my inner knees and inner thighs. My plastic surgeon that does my Botox and filler says that Smart Lipo is just marketing/gimmick thing. He also doesn't do Lipo with just a local. I don't have very much fat to remove. Would love to hear some honest opinions about the difference between the two options and recovery. I cannot miss more than a day of work. Thank you!
Answer: Smart Lipo vs traditional liposuction I have rarely performed traditional liposuction alone for over the past 10 years. I routinely use Smart Lipo (laser) and Vaser (ultrasound), which are light years beyond and give far superior results.Either can be done under local and allow difficult areas such as inner thigh and knee to be easily treated under local. There is less bruising/swelling, easier recovery and added benefit of skin tightening. Personally, I would never treat these areas with only traditional liposuction- that risks lumpiness and poor results.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon who performs these procedures is recommended to confirm you are a candidate as well as discuss your options and expectations.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Smart Lipo vs traditional liposuction I have rarely performed traditional liposuction alone for over the past 10 years. I routinely use Smart Lipo (laser) and Vaser (ultrasound), which are light years beyond and give far superior results.Either can be done under local and allow difficult areas such as inner thigh and knee to be easily treated under local. There is less bruising/swelling, easier recovery and added benefit of skin tightening. Personally, I would never treat these areas with only traditional liposuction- that risks lumpiness and poor results.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon who performs these procedures is recommended to confirm you are a candidate as well as discuss your options and expectations.
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Answer: Smart Lipo vs tumescent Lipo Smart Lipo uses tumescent solution. This solution is used to minimize blood loss and also provides anesthesia to the tissues. When you add the laser to the mix to melt the fat and tighten the skin you have SL. When you dont, you have traditional tumescent lipo. Smart Lipo is typically done awake. Hence the benefit also. There is no need for you to undergo anesthesia for such a small area and incur the risk. Downtime is 24-48 hours with SL. You can do it on the weekend eg saturday and go back to work on Monday since with local anesthesia it wears off fast. The bottom line is the skill of your plastic surgeon and their experience with the SL triplex machine. Also look if they teach other plastic surgeons in the technique and if they are certified training center by Cynosure the maker of the SL equipment. Good luck. You are on the right track.
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June 21, 2017
Answer: Smart Lipo vs tumescent Lipo Smart Lipo uses tumescent solution. This solution is used to minimize blood loss and also provides anesthesia to the tissues. When you add the laser to the mix to melt the fat and tighten the skin you have SL. When you dont, you have traditional tumescent lipo. Smart Lipo is typically done awake. Hence the benefit also. There is no need for you to undergo anesthesia for such a small area and incur the risk. Downtime is 24-48 hours with SL. You can do it on the weekend eg saturday and go back to work on Monday since with local anesthesia it wears off fast. The bottom line is the skill of your plastic surgeon and their experience with the SL triplex machine. Also look if they teach other plastic surgeons in the technique and if they are certified training center by Cynosure the maker of the SL equipment. Good luck. You are on the right track.
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November 3, 2022
Answer: Smart Lipo vs Traditional Lipo Thank you for your question. It’s hard to determine without an person consultation but I would definitely recommend Smart Lipo. There are many benefits in doing SmartLipo vs traditional liposuction. The laser used in SmartLipo reduces your risks for bleeding and infection, which can significantly minimize postoperative complications. Also SmartLipo recovery generally doesn’t require the same amount of down time as traditional liposuction. SmartLipo uses incredibly small incisions, and thanks to advanced laser technology, reduces damage to tissue surrounding the treatment area. SmartLipo also tightens the skin whereas traditional liposuction does not. I recommend getting a in person consultation with a board-certified dermatologist.
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November 3, 2022
Answer: Smart Lipo vs Traditional Lipo Thank you for your question. It’s hard to determine without an person consultation but I would definitely recommend Smart Lipo. There are many benefits in doing SmartLipo vs traditional liposuction. The laser used in SmartLipo reduces your risks for bleeding and infection, which can significantly minimize postoperative complications. Also SmartLipo recovery generally doesn’t require the same amount of down time as traditional liposuction. SmartLipo uses incredibly small incisions, and thanks to advanced laser technology, reduces damage to tissue surrounding the treatment area. SmartLipo also tightens the skin whereas traditional liposuction does not. I recommend getting a in person consultation with a board-certified dermatologist.
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February 25, 2017
Answer: SmartLipo vs. Liposuction Truthfully, for the majority of people, regular ie. traditional tumescent liposuction is enough. This is especially true for people without a large amount of fat, for whom skin tightening won't be an issue.
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February 25, 2017
Answer: SmartLipo vs. Liposuction Truthfully, for the majority of people, regular ie. traditional tumescent liposuction is enough. This is especially true for people without a large amount of fat, for whom skin tightening won't be an issue.
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March 24, 2017
Answer: You should do Smartlipo under local anesthetic with oral sedation It is always the doctors who don't have the Smartlipo equipment and have never used it, that say that it is just a gimmick. Smartlipo has the added advantage of a fiberoptic laser that both melts fat and also heats up the skin (so that you get some skin tightening). After this step is done, liposuction is carried out. you sound like you would be an excellent candidate. See a board certified Plastic Surgeon, with lots of experience in Smartlipo. I do all of my Smartlipo (over 670 cases) under local anesthetic, usually with oral sedation (sometimes with no oral sedation) and thus avoid a general anesthetic and the associated fees.david berman md
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March 24, 2017
Answer: You should do Smartlipo under local anesthetic with oral sedation It is always the doctors who don't have the Smartlipo equipment and have never used it, that say that it is just a gimmick. Smartlipo has the added advantage of a fiberoptic laser that both melts fat and also heats up the skin (so that you get some skin tightening). After this step is done, liposuction is carried out. you sound like you would be an excellent candidate. See a board certified Plastic Surgeon, with lots of experience in Smartlipo. I do all of my Smartlipo (over 670 cases) under local anesthetic, usually with oral sedation (sometimes with no oral sedation) and thus avoid a general anesthetic and the associated fees.david berman md
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