Facts Relating To Smartlipo Somerville Residents Should Understand

By Kevin Campbell


Smartlipo (also known as laser liposuction) is a procedure in which fat is removed from areas of the body in which too much of it is undesirable. The procedure is mainly performed for cosmetic purposes but may have a therapeutic value in persons that have weight-related complications such as diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea among others. There are a number of things on smartlipo Somerville residents need to know if they wish to have the treatment.

There are several benefits that are associated with this procedure. One of them is the fact that it has less downtime compared to similar operations. Most people can leave the facility and go home on the same day. The other major advantage is that two procedures can be done in the same instance; reduction of fat and tightening of loose skin.

Laser liposuction is done through minimal access of the areas of interest. This is facilitated by use of a fiber optic laser probe. Some of the areas that may require a reduction in the amount of fat include the abdominal wall, buttock, the inner thighs and the neck among others. Local anesthesia may be used if one experiences pain but this is not routine practice. General anesthesia is require if the surgery involves an extensive area.

The laser is used on the deep fat layers as well as the superficial skin layers. In deep fat layer, fat cells are heated and liquefied by thermal energy released by the laser. The oils so formed are suctioned. In the second stage, the laser is used to intentionally cause injury to the connective tissue within the dermis of the skin. When healing takes, place, more fibers are formed which increases the firmness of the skin.

In an alternative technique, the fat cells are mainly broken down by laser but they are not removed. The broken down cells are left to be absorbed by the body. This technique is preferred in areas where the layer of fat to be removed is very thin. Such may include the face and the neck. In such areas only tightening of the skin is needed.

The laser procedure is associated with very few complications. Due to the ability of the probe to cause coagulation, the rate of bleeding, swelling and bruising is markedly reduced. The scars that are formed afterwards are very small and inconspicuous. On average, a person that has been through the surgery can resume their daily chores with 24 to 48 hours.

Bear in mind that part of the fat that is liquefied is trapped in the extracellular space. It may, in some cases, affect the amount of tissue fluid as well as the amount of fluid in your vessels. For this reason, it is highly recommended that one takes part in cardio exercises in the postoperative period to minimize this risk. Ensure that you are properly hydrated.

If you do not have the right plan, losing weight can be one of the most difficult tasks that one has to undertake. While physical exercise and diet have been successful in a large number of people, they tend to require a lot of hard work and patience. For a person that needs to lose fat in a short span of time more invasive options such as laser liposuction are needed.




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