Let's talk about liposuction ....again. If you didn't see this spot on the 40/29 Fayetteville, Arkansas news, have a look!
http://www.4029tv.com/news/30406524/detail.html
Remember "smart lipo"?? Well, it is still around but there have been improvements. Smart lipo is when a laser is used to destroy fat cells in problem areas. It has been touted as being less traumatic and with faster recovery times. It became available in 2007 and was all the rage for awhile. I was in my cosmetic training at the time and we were the first ones in Oklahoma to have a machine and we taught courses on how to use it for Cynosure, the manufacturer. The idea was that the laser energy destroyed the fat cell and the remains were resorbed by the body. The skin would contract and you would have a new contour. What we found (and what many studies have shown) is the results were not as good as traditional liposuction because the volume of fat destroyed and removed was not adequate. What has been shown is that the heat generated by the laser does cause the skin to contract better than with traditional methods. The take home message is this...liposuction is best for removal of fat and contouring the body.....the laser energy works to heat the skin and cause it to contract to its new position.
So what is "lunch time" lipo?? It is combining liposuction, laser liposuction, and tumescent anesthesia to treat small problem areas without sedation or other anesthesia. The key word is SMALL. We all know, through intuition, that a procedure that involves treating a large area or multiple areas cannot be done without some recovery time AND for larger areas we sedate you for comfort and to make it a good experience.
At Total Body Surgical our Laser liposuction is done a little differently. I use the CoolTouch laser that has a slightly different wavelength, the major difference is the cannula we use. With traditional liposuction the fat is removed with a hollow cannula. If the Smart Lipo is used, the laser cannula is then used to heat up the skin causing contracture of the skin. With our machine the cannula is combined. This allows me to liposuction and laser simultaneously, saving time with better results.
Come see us for a complimentary consultation and I will cover options with you. What is a "small area" that would qualify for the lunch time procedure?? It would be a single area such as the neck, saddle bags, inner thighs, lower abdomen, hips. You would arrive at the office and we would mark the problem area in question. We would numb the area with tumescent solution and make a small incision in the skin. The cannula is inserted and the laser turned on. The fat is removed and the skin heated simultaneously. You may drain from the areas for about 12 hours and we would want you to wear a "spanks" garment for 3-4 weeks. You may have some bruising and some minor discomfort for a few days. Please see my portfolio page to see some pictures of my patients before and after photos. See our lipo specials too...we have great deals for the spring.