What are the benefits of Smartlipo?

Smartlipo is sometimes also referred to as laser liposuction or laser lipolysis due to its use of laser energy to remove excess fat cells from the body. Before the smartlipo procedure is done, the doctor marks the targeted areas and then a local anaesthetic is applied to them. Once the area is numb, a thin cannula (tube) containing a laser fibre is inserted into the skin. The laser energy causes the fat cells to rupture which are then removed by the body’s own natural waste removal system.

What are the advantages of smartlipo over other fat removal procedures?

There are a number of reasons why many patients are now opting for smartlipo over more traditional fat removal procedures such as liposuction. These include:

• Smartlipo only requires a local anesthetic whilst liposuction requires a general anesthetic. General anesthesia carries significantly higher complication rates in comparison to a local anesthetic.

• Smartlipo is a minimally invasive procedure and hence causes minimal discomfort in comparison to liposuction.

• Smartlipo has significantly lower complication rates in comparison to Liposuction.

• Smartlipo requires a minimal downtime. Patients often return to normal activity the next day after smartlipo treatment.

Alongside the above benefits, smartlipo is also a more targeted fat removal procedure and is hence suitable for areas which are in generally not advisable for liposuction such as the face and neck.

Another key benefit of smartlipo is that it helps tighten the skin around the treatment area giving it a firmer appearance. This is due to the fact that the smartlipo laser affects the collagen in the skin which causes the skin to tighten and shrink gradually over the next 6-8 weeks after the treatment.

Has Smartlipo resulted in the end of Liposuction?

Smartlipo is effective at treating smaller areas of the body such as double chins and love handles. However is not suitable for treating obesity for which liposuction is still definitely the best cosmetic surgery option.

The Hurlingham Clinic based in London is one of the leading smartlipo clinics in the UK which can be contacted on 020 7348 6380 for more information on smartlipo treatment.