Advancements in liposuction technology have made the procedure more effective and less invasive than ever before. By performing the relatively new SmartLipo procedure, cosmetic surgeons are able to make aesthetic improvements to areas of the body that regular liposuction could not safely treat. The procedure also minimizes recovery time and only requires a local anesthetic.
SmartLipo is performed with the patient in an upright position, which better enables the surgeon to determine how gravity will influence his work. Since the patient is only given local anesthesia, she can participate in the treatment, discussing the procedure with her surgeon as he works.
Since its approval by the FDA in 2006, SmartLipo has quickly replaced more traditional liposuction procedures as the method of choice for these cosmetic operations. It has proven to be much safer than traditional liposuction, and results are more long-lasting.
The recovery time is drastically reduced. SmartLipo patients will be able to resume full activity after only one or two days. This procedure also minimizes the pain, bruising, and swelling normally associated with liposuction.
As with any elective cosmetic surgery, you should make sure that you choose a board-certified plastic surgeon to perform your procedure.
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