I got smartlipo done on my upper arms on November 19th. I am 3 weeks post op and my skin is hanging. I don't see any signs of them tightening. They look slightly smaller; however, they hang almost exactly as they did pre-op. I feel like something wasn't done correctly. My girlfriend had gotten the procedure done on her abdomen and flanks, and I was able to see patches of skin tightening 2 weeks post op.
September 16, 2015
Answer: Lipo treats fat It's really early. Final results take time, though in my experience, skin tightening is not a significant part of any type of liposuction. Smart lipo is a great procedure. I've done over 1,000 procedures using this equipment. It's up to each individual physician to first assess if you are a good candidate, to honestly explain what can be delivered and, thirdly, do a good job during the procedure and explain the healing process during the postoperative time. While the laser part of Smart lipo is better than no laser, it is still a 90% + fat reducing procedure. It is not a skin tightening procedure. If your diagnosis is loose skin, then I'm afraid the only real treatment is skin surgery.Laser liposuction is my number one procedure. What makes it a success is patient selection and education. I hope your results continue to improve. Ask your treating physician as well.Hope that helps. Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.
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September 16, 2015
Answer: Lipo treats fat It's really early. Final results take time, though in my experience, skin tightening is not a significant part of any type of liposuction. Smart lipo is a great procedure. I've done over 1,000 procedures using this equipment. It's up to each individual physician to first assess if you are a good candidate, to honestly explain what can be delivered and, thirdly, do a good job during the procedure and explain the healing process during the postoperative time. While the laser part of Smart lipo is better than no laser, it is still a 90% + fat reducing procedure. It is not a skin tightening procedure. If your diagnosis is loose skin, then I'm afraid the only real treatment is skin surgery.Laser liposuction is my number one procedure. What makes it a success is patient selection and education. I hope your results continue to improve. Ask your treating physician as well.Hope that helps. Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.
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