Smart Lipo FAQs

Smart Lipo Frequently Asked Questions

Smart Lipo, also known laser lipo, is the latest and most advanced generation of liposuction surgery. SmartLipo uses laser energy to melt the unwanted fat before it is removed from the body. SmartLipo can be performed on the belly, love handles, face, neck, arms, thighs, and buttocks.

It is a very popular procedure at AuroraMedi Spa in Birmingham, MI because the fat is “liquified” before removal making it less invasive and painful than traditional liposuction – with less swelling, pain and downtime.

Below, the cosmetic surgeons at Aurora Medi Spa in Birmingham, MI answer patients Frequently Asked Questions about SmartLipo.

How does the SmartLipo procedure work?

SmartLipo is a minimally invasive technique that may be carried out while using local anesthetic because of the tiny size of the cannula.

A very tiny cannula with a diameter of around 1.0 mm that contains a laser fiber is introduced into the skin. The fat cells are exposed to the laser radiation through the cannula as it is pushed back and forth, causing the fat cells to break and drain away.

The liquified fat is suctioned from the body. The collagen fibers in the skin also shrink as a result of the laser energy’s interaction with the dermis – contracting and tightening the skin.

Small blood vessels instantly coagulate when they come into touch with the laser. Less bleeding, edema, and bruising as well as a speedier healing period result from SmartLipo.

Who is a good candidate for the SmartLipo™ procedure?

You are a good candidate for SmartLipo if you have fat deposits that do not react to diet and exercise, are in good health, don’t smoke, and are not obese or significantly over weight.

Having reasonable expectations for the outcomes of SmartLipo is important as well, since SmartLipo is an “inch loss” or “spot reducing” procedure – and not a weight loss treatment.

What parts of the body can be treated using SmartLipo?

The belly, flanks (“love handles”), face, neck, arms, back fat, bra strap / bra roll, butt, thighs, and even the knees can be reduced with SmartLipo. It can also be used to treat unwanted fat on pubic mound, and fat in male breasts (but not the breast tissue of gynecomastia).

How many SmartLipo treatments will I require?

The majority of people just need one single SmartLipo treatment to achieve their goals. For each location treated, the session only will last 45 minutes to an hour. Multiple areas can be treated during one SmartLipo session.

What is recovery like after SmartLipo?

Recovery after SmartLipo, a type of laser-assisted liposuction, is typically less invasive and less painful than traditional liposuction. Patients are able to return to work and other normal activities within a few days and can typically resume exercise and other strenuous activities within 2-3 weeks. Some swelling, bruising, and soreness is normal, and can be managed with pain medication and compression garments.

Does SmartLipo treat cellulite?

While SmartLipo was not specifically designed to treat cellulite, it will improve cellulite to a certain degree.

Cellulite is caused by a combination of factors, including genetics, hormones, and changes in the structure of the skin and underlying tissue. For best results, SmartLipo can combined with our other treatment options – including VelaShape III Cellulite Reduction Treatment and Viora REACTION™ bi-polar multi-radiofrequency – to reduce cellulite.

When can I expect to see results after SmartLipo?

SmartLipo results can be seen immediately – with continued improvement over several months. As the swelling subsides over the next several weeks, the fat loss and skin tightening results will be increasingly more visible.

Does SmartLipo produce lasting results?

SmartLipo permanently removes the fat cells – which can never grow back. However, you can still gain weight with unhealthy diet or lack of exercise. Should you gain weight, most fat will be deposited in areas where the procedure was not performed.

What are the advantages of SmartLipo over traditional liposuction?

Little downtime: Some of our patients start working again right away. Most only take a day or two off of regular activities.

Very little discomfort: No discomfort is felt throughout the operation. Patients only experience an ache rather than pain once the anesthetic has worn off.

Less bruising & swelling: With SmartLipo, bruising happens significantly less frequently. And there is much less swelling, as well.

Less scarring: The 1-2 mm fiber-optic cannula is placed through a tiny skin incision, typically amid folds that hide the insignificant scar. The laser also coagulates the frayed ends of tiny blood vessels as it melts the lipids.

Skin tightening: Traditional lipo does not tighten skin. But with SmartLipo the skin tightens and looks more contracted – which improves the appearance of the treated area.

How does SmartLipo tighten skin?

The laser used by SmartLipo shrinks the skin while stimulating collagen formation. The overlaying skin is made tighter and smaller as a result of the laser’s interaction with the subdermal tissue, giving the treated region a smooth, toned look. Collagen production rises in direct proportion to the thickening effect.

Is SmartLipo safer than regular liposuction?

Because there is less bleeding and smaller incisions, SmartLipo may be performed WITHOUT ANESTHESIA, making it safer than standard liposuction and the hazards often connected to general anesthesia.

Where Can I Get SmartLipo in Birmingham, MI?

It’s important to note that not all doctors who offer liposuction are qualified to do so, and many are not even actual trained surgeons. It’s crucial to choose a qualified and experienced surgeon, like the cosmetic surgeons at Aurora MediSpa in Birmingham, MI when considering any liposuction procedure, including SmartLipo.

If you would like to see a slimmer trimmer you in 2023, schedule a SmartLipo consultation at Aurora MediSpa in Birmingham, MI today!