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This area needs a very well trained physician who does a signficant number of lower leg procedures. Please consult with a VASER HI DEFINITION contouring expert for the best results. Don't let distance dissuade you, see an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.
If your preference is to stay awake during lipo, your options are not limited to only smart lipo. Almost all types of lipo can be done awake. The key is not the laser, it is the anesthesia that is injected into the fat before the procedure. Smart lipo uses tumescent anesthesia - a type of local anesthesia that was invented in the mid 1980s that reduces bruising, reduces bleeding and speeds recovery. All of these benefits of tumescent anesthesia and tumescent lipo (awake lipo) existed for decades long before smart lipo ever existed. The marketing people at the laser companies simply latched onto these benefits and "borrowed them" in a way that might mislead you.
You are right, SmartLipo is typically performed in the office under tumescent local anesthesia +/- oral sedation. And it is a very good procedure, particularly when some skin tightening is needed, as the laser energy assists with this. But is not the only liposuction procedure which can be done under local anesthesia. I suggest a consultation with an experienced, board-certified Plastic Surgeon to determine the best option for your particular situation. Best of Luck.
Thank you for your question. SculpSure is the ideal fat loss laser technique on the market today. I suggest that you move forward by consulting with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to learn more about this option and your candidacy as it has the potential to eliminate up to 25% of you...
You have a large amount of loose skin in addition to fat. Lipo will leave you with more loose skin and might wrinkle as well. Consider doing a brachioplasty at the same time.
The lumpiness, swelling, itching and hardness after a surgery like you had typically persists at least 8 weeks after the surgery then slowly goes away. In my experience, daily massage of the hard areas makes the biggest difference in getting rid of it sooner rather than later. Staying away from...
Hi & thank you for your question. Smart lipo is and option for almost all age groups. It is minimally invasive and you are up and about much quicker. A day or two and you can return to work. Check with your surgeon for any pre operative testing that he or she may require. I recommend...
The tumescent fluid used to locally numb the area for Smart Lipo is a diluted amount of lidocaine. The amount that can be safely used is calculated by your weight. This amount is safe whether it is aspirated back out or not. It sounds like very little was infused and should not have been an...
Thank you for your question and photograph.It is important to be patient and discuss your concerns with your surgeon because they are most familiar with you anatomy and procedure. You are still quite early in your recovery and swelling is still present. Swelling occurs in all patients after...
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