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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Richard P. Rand, MD |  |
Smart Lipo - What happens to stretched-out skin once the fat is removed?
There has been no scientific study done that I have seen that proves the claim that Smartlipo tightens skin more than mother nature after fat is removed. Skin that is thick and elastic will shrink well regardless of the lipo technique. Skin... more
| Richard P. Rand, MD | |
Should I get liposuction plus tummy tuck or SmartLipo?
Traditional liposuction would be my recommendation for the saddlebags you have. The need for a tummy tuck is based on how much extra skin you have in your lower abdomen and how tight and flat you want it and how much tolerance you have for... more
| Richard P. Rand, MD | |
SmartLipo - how do I choose between different treatment techniques?
You might be making this decision harder than it needs to be. Remember that aesthetic surgery is an art form and no 2 doctors have the same talent level. True talent cannot be taught either.
If you carefully inspect many... more
| Richard P. Rand, MD | |
SmartLipo - Can I take ibuprofen for pain?
I generally request that all patients refrain from Motrin (Ibuprofen and Advil are the same) for 2 weeks before and after surgery because of the increased risk of bleeding and bruising that these medications carry. more
| Robert Clinton, MD |  |
Does SmartLipo cause cancer?
SmartLipo has not been shown to cause cancer (or any other related medical conditions).
I'm not sure if someone asked this as a joke. . .but I'm sure people always wonder. . .
The scary part is that even if it did cause cancer, many people... more
| Robert Clinton, MD | |
SmartLipo - How much fat loss can I expect?
SmartLipo techniques (and technology) has evolved tremendously over the past year! What came from Europe touted as a device used "to sculpt small areas. . .that are left alone to drain" has now been made much more powerful so that... more
| Robert Clinton, MD | |
Why did I get burned during SmartLipo treatments?
All lasers generate heat. SmartLipo is only to be operated while under the skin. Some trainers originally said to char a white 4 X 4 occasionally to clean the fiber. . . but that practice has been removed. Now that the laser is NEVER fired... more
| Robert Clinton, MD | |
How much does SmartLipo cost?
SmartLipo costs are typically more than for traditional liposuction because we follow each case with aspiration of the contents. If suction is not used, it can cost less. I would say that, on average, SmartLipo costs 25% to 30% more than... more
| Steven Teitelbaum, M.D., FACS |  |
How do I find a surgeon who has expertise in smart lipo on darker skin?
Darker-skinned patients should always be very cautious in selecting a surgeon, as their skin is always at risk for less than ideal scarring.
So far as fat extraction itself goes, there is no difference between darker and lighter skinned people... more
| Robert Clinton, MD | |
Who is a good candidate for SmartLipo?
I have treated patients with MS as long as it is stable (and you receive medical clearance from your neurologist). I have not had any problems with the procedure or the healing process.
SmartLipo can benefit nearly anyone of almost any... more
| Robert Clinton, MD | |
Is Smart Lipo FDA approved?
Yes. The FDA approved SmartLipo in November 2006. SmartLipo has been performed in Europe for several years and underwent testing in the United States for over a year before the FDA approved it. more
| Robert Clinton, MD | |
How long do SmartLipo results last?
With SmartLipo, fat cells are permanently destroyed and removed. For patients that maintain a healthy lifestyle and do not gain excessive amounts of weight, the results will be permanent. more
| Robert Clinton, MD | |
What results can I expect from SmartLipo?
You will be wearing a compression garment for the two weeks immediately after the procedure, but most people will see results as soon as they remove the compression garment. Results will continue to improve over the next six months, and should... more
| Robert Clinton, MD | |
Can SmartLipo be combined with other procedures?
Yes!
Our most popular combination is SmartLipo in conjunction with Thermage, a procedure that tightens the skin and stimulates the growth of healthier skin. This combination is particularly effective for patients with some existing loose skin... more
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