Is Smart Lipo safe? Am I a good candidate? (Photo)

The bulging belly that you see is the product of loose abdominal muscles stretched apart in the center from top to bottom. The small amount of fat that sits on top of these muscles adds a little thickness to the potbelly, but the same exact shape lies underneath. A tummy tuck will address all of your issues and some lipo can be done at the same time to add definition to your waistline and the lateral borders of the tummy.

thanks for the question, all procedures have risks benefits and alternatives and liposuction always has chances of lumps bumps and irregularities, however, these can be reduced by technique and through experience of the surgeon

I believe that Smartlipo Triplex is the safest laser liposuction device on the market. The temperature sensor is at the tip of the canula and measures the teperature right where it counts. It actiually shuts off the laser if the temperature ogoes too high. Lumpiness and irregularities are technique depended and can happen. Looser skin like yours makes this a little more likely. Please find an experienced surgeon. Yours. Dr R.

The first thing to realize is that SmartLipo is a minimally invasive surgical procedure and while having an excellent safety profile and satisfaction rate, has certain risks and benefits. It is very important that the surgeon has the appropriate credentials, performs the surgery in an accredited operating room and does a large number of these operations (look for Centers of Excellence where the doctors train other doctors). Also, this may be done under local anesthesia without the need for general anesthesia and the associated risks, costs, and longer recovery period. That being said, SmartLipo involves liposuction in order to permanently remove fat and the outcome is highly dependent on the surgeon. For example, lumps and contour deformities can occur anytime fat is suctioned. The good news is that the laser helps to emulsify or liquefy the fat, making its removal more easily done. Smaller cannulas can then be used to perform the lipo portion and that gives the surgeon greater accuracy. Finally, make sure that your desires are matched by the doc so that there is a realistic expectation. Good luck

Thanks for your question. Smart Lipo is a safe procedure when an experienced surgeon performs it.  Scarring is a risk with this technique, as well as traditional liposuction. I have had wonderful outcomes with technique when used in the proper setting. Best wishes.

Hello and thanks for your inquiry. Yes Smartlipo can be a very safe procedure when performed properly although complications may occur with any type of surgery. It is useful for liquefying fat and tightening skin. Seek consultation with a BCPS. Good luckDr. Burnett

That's a valid concern. I'm a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon that performs both traditional liposuction and Smartlipo. Let me start by saying that Smartlipo is a very safe procedure. I participated in some of the early studies evaluating the safety of smartlipo and our conclusion was that smartlipo is at least as safe as regular liposuction, if not safer. In addition, since Smartlipo is a minimally invasive procedure, performed in the office under local anesthesia, it does not have the added risks of general anesthesia often required in more invasive procedures. Although lumps and bumps can result after regular liposuction, the risk of developing them with Smartlipo is lower because of the way the procedure is performed. With traditional liposuction larger cannulas are used that "cheese grate" and suck away the fat, which can create these waves, lumps, or bumps. Smartlipo, though, works completely differently. A small fiber, the size of angel hair pasta, delivers a laser that blasts the fat in the entire area in front of it. The laser preferentially seeks to destroy fat cells creating a more uniform result. However, regardless of the treatment option, if one attempts to remove too much fat with traditional liposuction or with smartlipo, scar tissue may develop. People heal differently, but as a rule, if you remove too much fat and leave behind only a thin layer of skin, there is a higher risk of scar tissue formation that you may feel or see.

Thank you for your question. SmartLipo is a minimally
invasive procedure that is safe and requires minimal downtime. The most common
side effects are swelling and possible bruising, both of which you can expect
to dissipate within a few days to weeks. From your photos, I feel you would
benefit from SmartLipo. Depending on the condition of your skin in your abdomen
area, I would also consider a tummy tuck. If there is an excess of loose skin,
a fully tummy tuck would give you optimal results. I recommend consulting with
a qualified physician in your area.

Yes SmartLipo very safe But you ARE NOT a candidate in my over the internet opinion. ...............

It's difficult without seeing you in person if liposuction of any type will correct the problem that bothers you. If you have good thick skin elasticity in the area and the area is just fat then Liposuction should definitely address the problem. If there are stretch marks and loose skin, or separation of the underlying muscles that are causing the problem, a tummy tuck would be a better option. See a board certified plastic with an expertise in body contouring in your area for a detailed consultation. They should be able to answer your concerns more specifically. In my practice in the San Francisco Bay Area I have come to the conclusion that the happiest patients are those that have realistic expectation on what a procedure will and won’t do for them. Good luck! Dean Vistnes.