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SMARTLipo™

A sensible diet and exercise are important in the fight against fat, but sometimes they just are not enough.

SMARTLipo™, or laser liposuction, is a minimally invasive body contouring treatment that utilizes a laser to quickly melt stubborn areas of unwanted fat on the face, neck, arms, back, abdomen, hips, thighs and knees. Unlike conventional liposuction, SMARTLipo™ quickly liquefies fat so it can easily drain or be absorbed by the body's lymphatic system where it's then flushed naturally from the body.

We believe that SMARTLipo™ is revolutionizing body contouring. But you don't have to take our word for it. Read a Post-Gazette article on SMARTLipo™ that profiles one of Dr. Brandy's satisfied patients.

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Melt Fat and Tighten Skin
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A unique benefit of SMARTLipo™ is that it promotes skin tightening through thermal heating and tissue coagulation, something traditional liposuction cannot do. This allows men and women with loose skin - who previously were not ideal candidates for conventional liposuction - to achieve very nice results.



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SMARTLipo™ is a simple outpatient treatment that is performed with a local anesthetic and usually takes less than an hour. Compared to traditional liposuction, SMARTLipo™ results in less bleeding, less bruising, less swelling, less discomfort, smaller incisions and better results in most cases.

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Learn more about SMARTLipo™. Call our office today at 1 (800) 429-1151 to schedule a free confidential consultation at any of out Skin Center Medical Spa locations.

SMARTLipo™:

Local anesthesia

Laser-equipped 1-2mm probe
Liquefies fat
Promotes tissue tightening
No sutures
Little or no scarring with proper care
Downtime - approximately 2 days
Compression garments optional for larger areas only.

Conventional LIPOSUCTION:

General anesthesia or IV Sedation

Larger suctioning cannula
Suctions fat
Sagging skin sometimes necessitates additional surgical procedures.
Suture closure
Longer scars
Downtime - about 7-10 days
Requires use of compression garments for 2 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does SMARTLipo™ work?
A paperclip-thin probe approximately 1-2mm in diameter containing a laser fiber is inserted beneath the skin. The probe is moved back and forth delivering the laser's energy to the fat cells, causing them to rupture and easily drain away. The laser energy also interacts with the dermis it resulting in collagen shrinkage.

SMARTLipo™ is a minimally invasive treatment and can be performed under local anesthesia. The laser causes small blood vessels to coagulate immediately on contact, resulting in less bleeding, swelling and bruising, - and a quicker recovery time than conventional liposuction.

Who is a good candidate for SMARTLipo™?
If you have areas of fat that will not respond to diet and exercise, you're probably a candidate for SMARTLipo™. Ideal candidates are in good health, of normal body weight and have realistic expectations for the results.

What areas of the body can be treated with SMARTLipo™?
SMARTLipo™ is most effective in treating small areas of localized fat on the face, neck, arms, back, waist, abs, hips, thighs, and knees. Also because of its skin tightening effect, there may also be a benefit of SMARTLipo™ in conjunction with conventional liposuction on larger areas of the body.

How many treatments will I need?
For most patients, typically only one treatment is required. The session may last from 45 minutes to one hour for each area treated.

Do I have to do anything post-treatment?
After the treatment you may experience minimal swelling and bruising. We recommend 1-2 days without vigorous activity but most patients are able to return to work immediately depending on their occupation.

Does SMARTLipo™ treat cellulite?
The treatment can improve the body's shape and may improve cellulite to a certain degree.

When can I expect to see results?
Results can be seen immediately with continued improvement over several weeks.

Are the results long lasting?
Yes. Adults do not "regenerate" new fat cells. Fat cells are permanently removed during a SMARTLipo™ treatment. Afterwards, if people gain weight, most fat will be deposited in other areas of the body.

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Gahanna, OH 43230
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Beachwood, OH 44122
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