The SmartLipo™ is the first laser liposuction system designed for laser body sculpting and for the disruption of fat cells. It is ideal for treating localized deposits of unwanted fat, fat tissue irregularities and for coagulating tissue leading to a tightening effect.

SmartLipo (also known as laser lipolysis) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure. The procedure disrupts the fat cells through a thermal and photodisruptive action and heating and shattering the fat cell membrane. The laser coagulates the underlying vessels due to the hemostatic properties of the laser, resulting in less bleeding, bruising, trauma as well as less down time. As an added benefit, the system has also been reported to promote tissue tightening through bulk thermal heating and tissue coagulation.

This laser liposuction procedure is commonly performed under local and tumescent anesthesia. A laser fiber is introduced through a handpiece and detachable tube (called a cannula). The cannula is then inserted through a 1 to 2 mm incision in the skin and into fat pockets. The cannula, with the tip of the fiber exposed approximately 2 mm, is then moved in and back and forth in a fanning motion. The laser’s aiming beam can be visualized through the skin, allowing the physician to identify the treatment area. As the fiber tip comes in contact with the fat cells it ruptures the cell membranes and releases the fatty oil from the fat cells. This end product may then be aspirated from the site.

SmartLipo is ideal for treating small areas of the face, neck, arms, male breasts (gynecomastia), and other areas of loose or lax skin (flabby skin) through laser liposuction. Other areas of the body, such as abdomen, thighs, knees, buttocks, hips, back, breasts, and love handles, can be successfully treated using our VASER LipoSelection® option, which utilizes ultrasound.

The benefits of using SmartLipo liposuction procedure are:

• * Treats unwanted fat and fat tissue irregularities
• * Promotes tissue coagulation resulting in skin tissue tightening
• * Treats flabby or lax skin and areas of high vascularity
• * Allows for minimal edema and bleeding due to the laser’s hemostatic properties
• * Results in minimal bruising
• * Causes less trauma and faster healing time than traditional liposuction

Ideal candidates are in good health, close to normal body weight and have realistic expectations for the results. If the person has areas of fat that will not respond to diet and exercise, then that person is a candidate for laser-assisted lipolysis.

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