SMARTLIPO vs. Traditional Liposuction
Liposuction has been around for quite some time now. It is rapidly growing and there are now many different types of liposuction to choose from. Since 1982, this procedure has been performed on millions in the United States alone. Over the years, however, advances have been made in the plastic surgery area that has revolutionized liposuction.
Laser lipolysis, is also a name for Smartlipo, and is a FDA-approved process that greatly exceeds what was possible with traditional liposuction. The advantages of SmartLipo are enormous, and the procedure promises to attract many more patients in the future as its reputation increases. Smartlipo offers many more benefits as opposed to traditional liposuction.
How Smartlipo Benefits More
There are many ways that make Smartlipo a better choice over traditional liposuction. Listed below are the most common ways it outweighs traditional liposuction.
Laser lipo is Less Invasive and No Scarring
Traditional liposuction is an invasive procedure that involves using a cannula which is a small hollow tube that is connected to a vacuum that is high powered. This device is inserted under the skin of the area that is being treated. The cannula is rotated under the skin by the surgeon and removes unwanted fat from the body.
Smartlipo is less invasive than traditional liposuction treatments. The cannula used is also a bit smaller and it measures only 1 mm in diameter. There are no stitches needed because the incision is extremely small and a bandage will cover it just fine. This laser offers more precise treatments as opposed to moving the cannula back and forth like in traditional liposuction, resulting in more effective results with little to no scarring.
Bruising and Swelling
With traditional liposuction, the size of the cannula that is used is about 6mm, which can leave you experiencing bleeding after the procedure. Smartlipo uses a smaller cannula that measures a mere 1 mm that is used with a small incision leading to less bleeding and bruising.
Patients remain awake in Smartlipo procedures and experience little to no discomfort and all you may feel is sensations you would feel if you were getting a root canal done.
Traditional liposuction is not an ideal surgery for small and localized areas, but smartlipo is the best procedure to remove small localized fat by surgery.
Other Ways Smartlipo is a Better Choice
Body Shape After procedure
Many people worry about the shape of their body after these procedures. The advantage of Smartlipo is that your body stimulates the growth of collagen and your skin becomes tightened while with traditional liposuction it does not. If fat cells are not removed evenly during liposuction, your body may have an asymmetrical shape to it.
Smaller Laser beam
Smart lipo procedure uses smaller laser beam as opposed to traditional liposuction. This beam not only gets rid of fat, but it also seals blood vessels and arteries and helps to decrease bleeding, swelling you may experience after the procedure, and minimizes any inflammation or bruising as well. Studies have shown that if any fat is left over, the body reabsorbs it back into the body.
Anesthetics
Anesthetics that are used with Smartlipo procedures are local. Patients are fully awake during the procedure and only the area being treated is numb. This helps the patient not feel anything during treatment.
With liposuction, general anesthetic is used which comes with complications that can include cardiac and respiratory. Patients are unconscious and the recovery time is a bit longer.
No Nausea
Patients will be pleased to know that with Smartlipo there is no nausea or vomiting as there is with traditional liposuction. The anesthetics that are given in traditional liposuction are responsible for these effects.
Cost Effective
Smartlipo is more cost effective as opposed to traditional liposuction. Costs are lower and are usually returned to patients as well. While most insurance do not cover cosmetic procedures the cost of Smartlipo treatments can range from $2000 to $8000. Cost depends widely on factors of the procedure and the patient.
Pain
Patients who undergo traditional liposuction will experience pain that can be experienced in different areas. This pain can last anywhere from a few weeks to several months after the procedure is performed.
Smartlipo patients experience minimal discomfort for a mere 1 or 2 days.
Weight gain
Traditional liposuction patients may notice that even after the procedure, their weight gain may not stop. With Smartlipo, fat is permanently removed from the body where the procedure was performed.
Incisions
Incisions that are made during traditional liposuction can often time lead to complications such as infection.
Smartlipo incisions are very small and for the most part do not have complications.
Hospital Stays
With Smartlipo, treatments are more outpatient than requiring a hospital stay required with traditional liposuction.
All of the above benefits show how Smartlipo is a better alternative to liposuction. Not only is recovery time shorter, but results are better and treatments are more effective with Smart Liposuction.
