For upper and lower abdomen smart liposuction, how many and where are incisions made?

Most cases start with two tiny incisions in the groin region left and right. Sometimes that's all that's needed. Standard liposuction cannulas are about 13 inches long (30-35cm) and they reach pretty far. Sometimes we add an incision in the umbilicus. Other times we add tiny incisions beneath the breast creases - especially for high definition lipo.

For any type of liposuction, including SMARTLipo, there are several incisions made. Typically 3-5 Incisions are made along the lower abdomen. To reach the upper abdomen an incision is typically made in the umbilicus (belly button). This umbilicus incision is usually placed slightly inside in order to camouflage it. Normally, the scars from a liposuction or SMARTLipo procedure are imperceptible as early as 3 months following the procedure.

For starters, incisions for Smart Lipo are very small only needing a single stitch if at all. Scarring is rarely an issue. But to answer your question, one option may be to work on the upper abdomen through an entry point in the umbilicus.