Who is a good candidate for SmartLipo?

Good candidates for SmartLipo™ are men and women who have unwanted pockets of fat in various parts of the body that will not respond to a healthy diet and exercise.

Who is not a candidate for Smart Lipo?

While larger men and women with higher BMI (30+) are not the best candidates, we have performed Smartlipo on people with higher BMI with excellent results. Most important is the patient maintains reasonable expectations for results they will achieve.

How do I know if I’m a good candidate for lipo?

In general, good candidates for a liposuction include:

• Adults within 30\% of their ideal weight who have firm, elastic skin and good muscle tone.
• Healthy individuals who do not have a life-threatening illness or medical conditions that can impair healing.
• Nonsmokers.

Is there a weight limit for Smart Lipo?

For your safety, there is a limit to how much volume can be removed at one time. Depending on BMI and other factors, we are limited to removing between 10 pounds (5 liters) and 12 pounds (6 liters) of excess adipose tissue and the surrounding liquid.

How long is recovery from SmartLipo?

Slight soreness, discomfort and mild bruising may occur following a SmartLipo™ procedure. Most patients return to work a few days after treatment. The swelling generally diminishes within a week. Most patients’ skin is completely back to normal within three months of the SmartLipo™ procedure.

How long does Smart Lipo last?

Generally speaking, Smart Lipo results will be permanent. The way that the Smart Lipo laser contours your body will remain, regardless of weight gain or weight loss in the future, and of the natural aging process.

What is laser sculpt Lipo?

Laser liposuction is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that uses a laser to melt away fat under the skin. It’s also called laser lipolysis. CoolSculpting is a noninvasive cosmetic procedure that uses a cooling applicator to freeze away fat beneath the skin.

What no one tells you about liposuction?

Liposuction is not a quick way to lose a lot of weight and tone up. The best candidates are in shape and do not plan to gain or lose a significant amount of weight after surgery. They understand that fluctuating in weight after surgery can have deleterious effects on the surgical results.

What disqualifies you from getting liposuction?

You might be disqualified from liposuction if you have unrealistic goals that cannot be achieved through liposuction alone. If you want smoother skin or reduced cellulite, for instance, liposuction by itself probably isn’t ideal.

Is Smart lipo worth the money?

SmartLipo is an Effective Form of Liposuction, But It’s No Better than Other Forms of Liposuction. SmartLipo is an effective form of liposuction, but despite marketing claims to the contrary, there is no scientific evidence showing superiority to tumescent liposuction.

When will I see results from SmartLipo?

A: Most patients can see results immediately following the SmartLipo™ procedure and they can expect their skin to return to normal within three months. However, as with traditional liposuction, you will need to practice patience since the full SmartLipo™ results may not be visible for up to a year.

Does SmartLipo tighten skin?

SmartLipo Does Not Tighten Skin However, no form of liposuction will tighten loose skin significantly, including SmartLipo. Both patients and surgeons would love to have a treatment that can tighten skin significantly without having to remove it and creating scars.