Smart Lipo incisions and recovery time - is recovery period shorter?

Hello NomadicVibes,Smart lipo and lipo can be an excellent choice for fit people with stubborn areas that are not responding to exercise and diet. When a patient is healthy, doesn't smoke, eats a nutritious diet, and is well hydrated, recovery is pretty quick. Depending on where you want the fat removed, the surgeon will decide where to place the incisions to hide them as much as possible. Note that only subcutaneous fat can be removed (the jiggly stuff) and not the intra-abdominal fat. However, if there is very little fat to remove, incisions on either smart lipo or liposuction will be small. A small cannula can be used for the liposuction of areas with only a little fat. The size of the cannula is determined by the volume needed to be removed. These incisions heal very quickly and are usually hard to detect. If patients take care not to expose the incisions to sunlight and follow a healthy post-surgery protocol, everything should heal very well and may be almost undetectable. If only a small amount of fat needs to be removed, recovery from both procedures should be fairly quick. Both procedures give some tightening to the skin, and with an experienced surgeon, both should yield good results. We do recommend for optimal results that patients have lymphatic massages post-surgery and wear their compression garment regularly and for the first couple of weeks around the clock (except while showering). Ask your doctor how soon you can start the massages. You may want to have a couple of compression garments on hand as they need to be hand-washed and air-dried. Following your surgeon's post-procedure protocols will yield better final results. It's always a good idea to have a few consultations before making your final decision. Best of Luck.

Dear NomadicVibes,
I understand your concern. It is best that you consult your plastic surgeon regarding post operative care and management (i.e including massage techniques and timing) specific to your case. Your surgeon knows your condition well and has preferences on when and what to use for faster healing and recovery. Post operative care and management depends on the type of surgery performed and the technique used during surgery among other factors.It is best, however, that you follow your plastic surgeon's advice on post operative care management for a smooth and faster healing and recovery.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Lipo incisions are typically under 2-3mm in length. This applies to vaser as well as smart lipo. The recovery is the same. What matters is not the machine, but the skill of the surgeon in removing your fat.