How Much Bruising and Swelling Does Smart Lipo Cause?

All surgery causes scarring and some of this can be intentional and to your advantage. Another term for scarring can be considered fibrosis. In mild conditions of neck laxity, we use liposuction to promote a controlled fibrosis of the skin to the underlying muscle to help achieve an improved...

You asked a very good question. It can be extremely difficult to distinguish between two doctors doing the same procedure, particularly when they are telling you to do different things! But I think I can help you... The best results in liposuction are done by the best surgeon. Period. Whether...

I don't care for SmartLipo or laser lipolysis. I don't think it has any advantages over carefully performed liposculpture with the PALS (power assisted liposculpture) technique. It is advertised as "new liposuction" with unsubstantiated claims that it is superior to conventional...

The cost of any  procedure can vary significantly based on your specific needs. One area may be quite different from that in somebody else. Also, many patients need other treatments to give them the best result. Smart lipo is an example. Many patients may do well with standard liposuction, but m...

Before you go in for your consultation, do your research.  Google them and review their website.  When you are at your consultation, as them about their qualifications.  Ask if they are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  Ask how many procedures they...

Hello, Thank you for your question. There is good news and bad news and more good news. The good news is that liposuction works on all skin colors. The bad news is that darker skin is more prone to keloid scarring (raised scars). If you have not had a problem with raised scars in the past, it is...