How To Get a Beach-ready Body in One Office Visit
What is Smartlipo?
Smartlipo at Nuvision is a permanent fat removal procedure. Smartlipo is a laser liposuction treatment that uses advanced technology over more traditional liposuction techniques.
FDA approved as one of the first laser-based lipo treatments, Smartlipo involves the insertion of a tiny cannula (tube) beneath the skin, above targeted fat deposits.
Attached to the cannula is a laser fiber, which effectively heats and breaks down fat cells, while also shrinking collagen levels. This is where laser liposuction gets its name.
The liquefied fat created by the laser is easily drained away, and because Smartlipo is minimally invasive, there is much less bleeding and bruising with Smartlipo than with traditional Liposuction.
Smartlipo can also be performed without a general anesthesia, reducing the risk of side effects considerably. Smartlipo and other laser liposuction treatments works best for relatively healthy people who wish to eliminate small, unwanted fat deposits from their thighs, hips, upper arms and buttocks.
Why Smartlipo?
Did you know that Liposuction is the No. 1 most popular cosmetic medical procedure in the U.S.?
If you are considering liposuction, you must ensure you are fully educated about the risks, benefits and potential outcome of your procedure. You are starting in a good place by considering Smartlipo over other conventional liposuction techniques.
You are in an even better place by considering Nuvision because we are committed to providing only the best, most experienced professionals currently administering Smartlipo techniques.
Why is Smartlipo the best possible choice of all the possible liposuction procedures?
Because Smartlipo is the most advanced technique available.
Time required for Smartlipo:
Smartlipo treatments usually take between 3045 minutes, depending on the area being treated. Since they are performed in office, at Nuvision’s state-of-the-art Medical Spa, there is no hospital stay required. You will rest in the comfort of your own bed the same evening.
Is Smartlipo right for you?
Almost anyone can be a good candidate for Smartlipo. In general, the ideal candidate: (1) is in good health, exercises regularly, is within 25 lbs. of his or her ideal weight; (2) has one or more areas of local body fat deposits that have responded poorly to diet and exercise; and (3) is bothered by these fatty areas and is motivated to get rid of them permanently. Dr. Shapiro of Nuvision will review the benefits and risks of Smartlipo with you during your consultation visit. He will assess whether you are a good candidate with respect to your medical health, and he will clarify what Smartlipo could do for you. Generally, Smartlipo might be right for you if you don’t have a lot of time to spend in recovery. Smartlipo patients are typically back to work within one or two days following the procedure. Dr. Shapiro shares a few things to consider if you are thinking about Liposuction:
You’ve worked hard to eat right and exercise, yet you still can’t lose those “love handles” or other fat deposits you consider unsightly. Human fat, or adipose tissue, can be very hard to get rid of through exercise and diet alone. Smartlipo can be a relatively simple solution to remove stubborn fat permanently.
You want a procedure that is FDA approved. The Smartlipo device was approved in November of 2006, and today is one of the fastest-growing, safest procedures in the cosmetic surgery field.
You don’t want loose skin as a result of the procedure. Many patients of traditional liposuction find that their skin does not adjust to the reduction of fat deposits. This tendency often results in unattractive “droops.” These patients often require skin lifts that can lead to scars, thus rendering the initial liposuction treatment useless. But by pulling the surrounding skin inward, Smartlipo laser technology can reconstruct the layers immediately under the patient’s skin, completely eliminating skin drooping.
You want permanent results. Once the fat is removed from a particular area of the body, it will never return. If you gain fat in the future, it will be deposited elsewhere on your body.
One last word of advice from Dr. Shapiro; “to be a good candidate for Smartlipo, you should have realistic expectations about the procedure’s capabilities. Always schedule a consultation before you decide to have Smartlipo, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with a trained physician.”
Nuvision’s Dr. Shapiro Takes Q&A:
Q: What are the side effects of Smartlipo?
A: Because it’s minimally invasive, there are very few potential side effects with Smartlipo, particularly for patients who don’t require general anesthesia. Swelling, redness, and pain may persist for 1-2 days afterward after SmartLipo, but quickly subside.
Q: How long do Smartlipo results last?
A: Smartlipo results can last indefinitely, depending on your lifestyle choices. Fat may return to other areas of the body if the patient fails to exercise or eat well over time.
Q: What is the recovery time for Smartlipo?
A: Many Smartlipo patients return to work and their daily activities within 24 hours of their treatment. This is makes laser lipo treatments much easier than traditional cosmetic procedures like tumescent liposuction.
Q: Is there much discomfort for Smartlipo?
A: There can be minor discomfort, but anesthesia and pain medication tend to dull the effects sufficiently.
Q: What types of anesthesia is necessary for Smartlipo?
A: A local anesthetic is usually all that’s needed for Smartlipo, due to its minimally invasive nature.
If you would like to find out if Smartlipo is right for you, call today! Schedule a complimentary Smartlipo evaluation with Dr. Shapiro at Nuvision. (212) 889-1171. For more information about Smartlipo, visit www.mynuvision.com.