I had smart lipo on my chin to eliminate my double chin on 7/7/12 and was not pleased with the results. My Dr. suggested a touch-up, so, last week 1/5/13 I had a touch up. The first time I had the procedure my Dr. suggested I wear a garment for two weeks 24/7 and to sleep thereafter.
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Both Smart Lipo and Vaser Lipo can be used to treat a double chin caused by excess neck fat. Both use energy (Smart Lipo - laser light, Vaser Lipo - ultrasound energy) to liquify the fat and both can help tighten/tone skin to a moderate degree. I have used both types of liposuction...
Windell C. Davis-Boutte, MD (license suspended) says:
I suggest you allow a new belly piercing to heal for at least a month. Then remove the belly ring prior to Smartlipo. Your results will not be hampered in the least.
Although, any type of liposuction, including Smart Lipo, can be used to remove lipomas; in most cases, it is probably better to directly excise the lipoma through a small incision. With direct excision there is a better chance that the entire lipoma has been removed, including...