Smart Liposuction
Before
After
How should I choose a surgeon for Smart Liposuction (SmartLipo)?
What is the average recovery time for Smartlipo Surgery?
What is the difference between Smartlipo and Traditional Liposuction?
What are the results I can expect from Smartlipo?
Choosing a Plastic Surgeon
Choosing to have plastic surgery is an important decision. So is selecting a plastic surgeon. The American
Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), established in 1931, is the largest plastic surgery specialty
organization in the world.
When you are considering cosmetic plastic surgery, you want the skill of an ASPS Member Surgeon—a doctor
with more than six years of surgical training and experience, with at least three years specifically in
plastic surgery. Their training and experience make them uniquely qualified to perform your
cosmetic or reconstructive procedure.
Among the requirements for invitation and election to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
(ASAPS), a plastic surgeon must be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons. Patients should
be fully informed about the training and credentials of their doctor.
Smart Lipo Recovery Time
Smartlipo is performed on an outpatient basis. This allows the patient to recover in the comfort of their
own home. We perform Smartlipo under a local IV sedation technique that allows patients to have a rapid
recovery with minimal downtime. Most patients can resume physical activity 2-3 weeks post Smartlipo. A
specific garment has to be worn for one full week and part-time for another week.
Smartlipo vs Traditional Liposuction
There are two main types of liposuction, Smart and Traditional. Not all patients are candidates for Smartlipo. Recovery time is approximately two weeks for Smartlipo, as opposed to six weeks for Traditional. The type of lipo best for you can be determined during a complimentary consultation with Dr. Meger.
Smartlipo allows for smaller incisions and a narrower cannula, (long hollow tube) used to remove excess fat. Traditional Liposuction is recommended if the patient has larger areas of fat to eliminate.
Smartlipo Results
Smartlipo permanently destroys fat cells, while it improves overall body shape and contour. Skin tightening is an added benefit of Smartlipo, due to the laser assisted technique. Smartlipo can perfect those areas of the body that don’t seem to respond to diet and exercise.
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