Can smartlipo work without suction?

SmartLipo burns fat cells into an oily residue. The procedure also disrupts the lymphatic channels in the areas that are treated. This means that this fluid will not absorb quickly. It will linger, irritate the tissues and cause inflammation. It will also increase the risk for infection. The lipo that accompanies SmartLipo does not need to be performed with the large cannulas used for traditional liposuction. In fact, most small areas can be reduced efficiently and effectively with microcannulas of similar thickness to the SmartLipo probe through the same tiny incisions.

Trying to melt the fat and then not suction it doesn't really work.. The truth is, that laser lipolysis technology is not advanced enough to really cause significant skin contraction based upon all the studies out there.  You need to suck fat or else it stays put.

Dear Fiona2012,

In answer to your question, Laser
lipolysis is a two-step process. The
first step is laser liquification of adipose tissue. This can also be done with radio frequency
assisted energy. Following the
liquification you have free fatty acids and glycerol in the subcutaneous
space. Lymphatic channels and lymphatic
drainage are also traumatized during this process and although aspiration does
not need to occur you certainly run the risk of a higher complication rate such
as seroma, prolonged inflammation, edema and the risk of fibrous deposition
[ph] and a permanent fullness that is not easily removed. As you can see from my answer the gentle
aspiration of the liquefied fat is an essential part of any femoral lipoplasty
technique. The cannulas are tiny, the
process is relatively atraumatic and a necessary part of ensuring uncomplicated
healing.

I’ve been performing radio frequency
assisted liposuction called BodyTite, SmartLipo and ultrasonic assisted
liposuction for 10-15 years. It is
exceedingly important that you follow these paradigms or seek other procedures
such as the SculpSure, the BodyTite, UltraShape or if you have enough lax soft
tissue, CoolSculpting to achieve your fat reduction with no surgery. I have all of these non-surgical fat
reduction techniques as well as every energy-assisted device such as SmartLipo,
Vaser Lipo and BodyTite. I think it is
important you seek the advice of a very experienced energy assisted lipoplasty
physician then you have a high probability of an excellent outcome with minimal
downtime and a procedure performed under local anesthesia.

To find out more, please visit the
link below. Also revisit the BodyTite and Vaser Lipo sections as well as the
sections on non-surgical liposuction.

R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D.

Certified Plastic Surgeon

Yorkville, Toronto