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The laser delivers heat energy via a catheter to liquify the fat prior to the aspiration liposuction and the heat can cause contraction and tightening of the tissues. Water jet irrigation can break through dense tissues. If one were to do fat grafting at the time of liposuction, the the laser assisted SmartLipo wouldn't be used as that would damage the fat cells prior to the grafting but aqua jet should leave viable cells.
SmartLipo heats and melts fat with a laser probe. AquaLipo uses a water jet to loosen and wash out the fat. I use both procedures in most of my lipo cases with great results.
Wow! Patients ask me this question all the time! My answer is simple..."Energy IN equals energy OUT!" SmartLipo is a great way to destroy fat cells in various stubborn areas, especially the abdomen area after childbirth! Because the fat cells are destroyed, it...
Bruising can definitely occur and it usually takes about 3 weeks to go away. not everyone bruises but it is certainly not rare.it is not uncommon to be somewhat sore, but you level of pain is much more than is normal. I would suggest that you see your plastic surgeon.david berman md
Those patients who have dents after liposuction might benefit from fat injections done in these areas to lift them. For those who have lumps, additional focal liposuction with small cannulae may flatten the areas. Pain after liposuction has to be evaluated in person by an expert to...
Liposuction is safest when tumescent local anesthetic is performed. That means high volume, low concentration of Xylophone (Lidocaine) local anesthetic and adrenaline. The safety and numbers of tumescent liposuction were investigated and invented by Dr. Jefferey Klein, a dermatologist...
It is great you are seeing some results at this early time. It is almost certain your surgeon explained that the timeframe of healing improves over several months. You are describing water and swelling. These will continue to diminish. As long as you feel some mild soreness, or see...
The infragluteal area is a danger zone with liposuciton. If you have a bad result, please do not query internet opinions of liposuction surgeons, even if you provide photographs. This is too important. You must seek a second opinion from an experienced liposuction surgeon to evaluate what,...