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Smartlipo Mpx – Laser Liposuction

Smartlipo Mpx – Laser Liposuction

A Newer, More Advanced SmartLipo

Any discussion about SmartLipo laser liposuction would be incomplete if it didn’t include something about the dual wavelength and revolutionary SmartLipo MPX. Indeed, this laser body sculpting workstation has taken SmartLipo treatments to a more advanced level. It improves on the benefits that have been associated with the original SmartLipo treatments such as tautened skin tissues, speed, safety, efficiency, and decreased downtime.

SmartLipo with the SmartLipo MPX smoothly tackles stubborn, pesky fat in the upper arms, waist, chin, thighs, knees and several other areas of the body. Both men and women stand to gain from a reduction in fat and a great body contour.

Multiplex Technology for Greater Patient Safety

An important highlight of the SmartLipo MPX is its use of Multiplex technology patented by Cynosure. MultiPlex technology facilitates a blending of the benefits of two wavelengths (1320 nm and 1064 nm) in a single laser output. The wavelengths are emitted sequentially or individually. The target skin temperature is achieved by gradual heating of the skin, a technique which is safe for the patient. The combination of wavelengths makes possible a smoother release of the laser energy. The outcome of the SmartLipo MPX laser liposuction is a remodeling of the collagen, causing skin tightening and fat liquefaction.

Benefit from Minimally Invasive SmartLipo MPX

SmartLipo MPX induced lipolysis is FDA approved and minimally invasive. When compared to traditional liposuction, it causes a reduced degree of bleeding, bruising, and swelling. It minimizes the time needed for treatment as it helps doctors target more surface area than was previously possible.

With the arrival of the SmartLipo MPX, long gone are the days when a visit to the operating theatre or day-hospital was necessary for a liposuction treatment. SmartLipo can be done in the convenience of a practitioner’s office.

New York City Laser Liposuction – Park Avenue SmartLipo, staffed by Manhattan plastic surgeons with years of experience, offers fast and safe SmartLipo procedures under local anesthesia at our accredited outpatient surgical facility in Manhattan, New York City.


Dr. Christopher T. Chia is the Surgical Director of Park Avenue SmartLipo, the only certified SmartLipo training facility in New York City. As former Program Director of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Fellowship at the Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, Dr. Christopher T. Chia was involved in teaching aesthetic surgery to future leaders in plastic surgery.

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Laser Liposuction Corrects Post Liposuction Bumps, Lumps and Skin Irregularities

Laser Liposuction Corrects Post Liposuction Bumps, Lumps and Skin Irregularities

Non laser liposuction is the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedure in the world. Yet as many as 20% of people who have had this surgery have skin irregularities, lumps, bumps and wavy line on the skin after non laser liposuction. Many more people complain of loose skin after non laser liposuction. The new laser liposuction accomplishes fat removal but also leaves the skin smooth without the lumps, bumps, wavy lines, and skin irregularities called contour deformities. This new laser liposuction technology is a revolutionary advance in plastic surgery and particularly is the area of liposculpting and body contouring. The new laser liposuction allows the plastic surgeon to melt and remove fat, tighten skin and really accurately achieve body shaping and body contouring and leave smooth tight skin in almost any body area for the first time.

What causes lumps, bumps and skin irregularities?

The traditional operation removes fat by creating high pressure suction within a metal tube called cannulas, which is inserted beneath the skin to suction or vacuum the fat out from beneath the skin. This is a rather traumatic process as the fat is essentially avulsed or ripped out from its location beneath the skin. It is also a “blind procedure”, that is the surgeon cannot accurately see exactly where the fat has been removed because the procedure is being done beneath the skin and not under direct vision. It is therefore, easy for areas of fat to be missed or left behind after the suction process. These areas of fat left behind appears as lumps or bumps, contour deformities after the patient has healed form the procedure, usually between 6 weeks and 3 months.

Skin depressions and wavy lines, the other contour deformity occur because the suction tube or cannula is placed too close to the underside of the skin and suctions or pulls fat out that should be left behind to make the skin stay smooth looking. Surgeons always try to leave ½ inch of fat beneath the skin to make the skin surface uniformly smooth. However when the suction tube, cannula, gets too close to the underside of the skin, this important superficial fat layer is removed and a divot, depression or wavy line on the skin can occur. In summary, contour deformities are caused by:

· Irregular, inconsistent fat removal beneath the skin

· Fat removal too close to the underside of the skin

· Loss of superficial skin smoothing fat layer

How does laser liposuction avoid contour deformities?

Laser liposuction is done very differently. A tiny laser fiber is placed beneath the skin and used to melt the fat into a thin liquid before any suctioning is done. As the procedure advances and the fat is liquefied, it is very easy to pass the fiber into all of the deep fat areas, so it is less likely that the surgeon will miss or leave behind any areas of fat that could become contour deformities.

The heat generated during fat dissolving also tightens the skin so that loose skin will not be left after the fat has been removed.

Because the fat has been dissolved into a thin liquid, removal is much easier and less traumatic than with the older technique. Tiny 2mm and 3 mm cannulas, suction tubes, can be used to gently aspirate or suction the liquefied fat out. Fat is not pulled or ripped out in chunks as is done with older suction techniques.

This makes it much less likely that that the suction tube or cannula will be forced too close to the undersurface of the skin and create a skin depression, divot, wavy line or deformity after fat removal is completed. In my experience during the past year I have not had one contour deformity following this new procedure. In summary this new technique avoids loose skin and contour deformities by:

· Liquefying fat before suction

· Use of tiny instruments

· Gentle technique

· Tightening of skin

How does this new technique correct old contour deformities from previous surgery?

The tiny fiber that is placed beneath the skin has a red blinking light which is visible through the skin. Because of this for the first time the surgeon can actually see exactly where he is operating in the fat beneath the skin. Using this technique I use the fiber to only treat and liquefy fat in the areas of lumps and bumps and contour irregularities. This allows me to remove the lumps and bumps and level the skin to the same level as the other areas surrounding the deformity.

In addition, I use the fiber to treat, smooth and tighten all of the surrounding skin to create a uniform appearance to the entire skin surface. My result so far treating post operative skin deformities have been truly stunning. My patients have been “thrilled” with the improvement. See before and after pictures of laser lipo to correct lumps and skin deformities caused by previous old time liposuction in my patient below:

If you are considering fat removal, body contouring, body sculpture or liposculpture you really need to learn more about the new modern technology. There are many different machines and technologies and some work better than others. You need to be an informed consumer so that you will end up being a happy and satisfied patient.

See before and after pictures of laser liposuction results. Read our free newsletter to learn about new non-surgical and surgical methods for face and body rejuvenation.

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The Basics of Laser Liposuction

The Basics of Laser Liposuction

If you’re thinking about liposuction, forget the vacuum and say hello to the laser!

The Food and Drug Administration has just approved a new, less-invasive technique for liposuction using lasers. Some doctors say that this laser liposuction is better and safer than the traditional surgery. It can help patients lose a size or two with little down time, and without the usual effects of loose, bumpy skin associated with traditional liposuction.

SmartLipo, Smart Lipo, Laser Liposuction or laser lipolysis, is a procedure for fat removal like liposuction that utilizes the energy generated from a laser fiber to “melt” fat away. Laser liposuction is performed in a doctor’s office under a light, local anesthetic.

Using a very small cannula (tube) a laser fiber is inserted into the skin. The cannula is moved back and forth delivering the laser’s energy directly to the fat cells, causing them to rupture and easily drain away. Unlike traditional liposuction, which commonly leaves skin loose and lax, the Smartlipo laser energy also interacts with the dermis, resulting in collagen shrinkage and excellent skin retraction offering wonderful results.

Due to the cannula’s small size, Smartlipo is a minimally invasive procedure and can be performed under local anesthesia. The laser causes small blood vessels to thicken immediately on contact, resulting in less bleeding, swelling and bruising – and a quicker recovery time than conventional liposuction. Because general anesthesia is unnecessary, the laser procedure is very safe, with only minimal side effects.

Traditional liposuction uses a vacuum with a metal tube attached, which the doctor moves back and forth as it tears out and removes fat. You get more loose skin as a result, bleeding, swelling, scaring and destruction of tissue. Sagging skin sometimes necessitates additional surgical procedures such as face or neck lifts. Alternatively, Smartlipo uses a laser which melts away fat and results in less destruction and bruising, less scaring and no stitches. Recovery times are also faster with Smartlipo.

“If you do traditional liposuction, you can actually make the skin look worse. It is pretty much like a deflated balloon,” said Dr. Bruce Katz in a recent interview with ABC News. Dr. Katz is director of the Juva Skin & Laser Center in New York City. “This type of laser technology allows us to melt the fat and tighten the skin at the same time.”

Laser lipo treatments are not cheap. Treatments cost between ,000 – ,000 depending on the treatment area or doctor.

The new procedure isn’t for everybody.

Doctors say the laser system is best suited for targeting small fat deposits in otherwise healthy people, and it is not a cure for obesity.

“In the age of technology and cosmetic surgery, there are such dramatic improvements in technology that sometimes the hype goes beyond what can actually be accomplished,” said Paul Jarrod Frank in a recent ABCNews.com interview. Dr. Frank is a dermatologic surgeon in New York City.

“There will never be a magic wand of cosmetic surgery,” Frank said.

For more information, please visit Laser Liposuction. To see a list of laser liposuction doctors in Florida, visit Smartlipo in Miami & Tampa

Is Laser Liposuction The Answer To Problem Fat?

ser Liposuction A Good Choice?

For those who wish to remove unwanted fats from certain areas of their bodies, it is important that you look at your choices for picking one procedure to get your needs done. Through the years of liposuction development, laser technology is now being integrated to improve safety and increase efficiency.

Laser liposuction, also known as laser-assisted liposuction, is a procedure that uses lasers in conjunction with the traditional liposuction methods. Due to this advancement, laser liposuction could effective increase safety measure in a liposuction procedure while reducing the amounts of recovery time that a patient sticks to after a surgery.

During a laser liposuction procedure, the lasers give out powerful beams of light that are controlled at certain frequencies, ranging from cool to extreme heat. Laser liposuction usually uses the lasers in close range to assist in a fast and effective removal of fat tissues.

The Benefits of Laser Liposuction

Although laser liposuction is still at its experimental stage, this procedure shows promising results when combined with traditional liposuction. While laser liposuction does not burn the skin unlike ultrasonic-assisted liposuction, long-term effects from exposure to the lasers are still unknown.

On the other hand, not only could laser liposuction assist in effectively burning fats, it could also help in tightening the skin after a traditional liposuction procedure. Since a liposuction procedure could result in droopy and loose skin, skin lifts are usually required.

Since skin lifts usually scar the skin, most surgeons are now recommending lasers in reconstructing the layers of skin by pulling the skin inwards. However, with the help of laser liposuction, inelastic skin will never be a problem again.

Although laser liposuction provides several advantages against procedures like ultrasound, you should be aware that it is still a new procedure within the world of liposuction. It does not replace traditional liposuction, but adds to its effectiveness. As a result, it is important to look for a board-certified surgeon, who has an extensive experience in handling these high-powered laser devices and performing these procedures, before undergoing laser liposuction.

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Why Laser Liposuction Improves Fat Removal

You are very lucky if you have waited until now to consider having liposuction, or liposculpture body contouring. The new laser liposuction techniques are a vast improvement over traditional methods. The new laser technology melts fat and tightens skin resulting in a much gentler liposculpture procedure and minimal loose hanging skin after liposuction.

Whether you have a double chin, tummy fat after childbirth, saddle bags, spare tire, or just little problem areas around the hips or thighs, the new laser assisted liposculpture and laser body contouring techniques may be what you are looking for.

Not all of the machines in use are the same. Some laser wavelengths, such as the 924nm and 924/975nm work much better than others. You need to understand which technology is best if you are considering laser liposuction.

Liposuction is the most commonly performed plastic surgery operation.

Problems Associated with Traditional Liposuction-Traditional liposuction is done by inserting a metal tube called a cannula beneath the skin into fat containing areas of the body. High pressure suction is applied and fat is suctioned out from under the skin. While the procedure works well, it is traumatic as the suction pulls out not only fat but also some of the connective tissue which holds the skin tight to the body. There are several problems which can occur after liposuction:

•    Loose Skin After Liposuction

•    Contour Deformities-Skin Irregularities

•    Prolonged Bruising

•    Difficult and Painful Recovery

How Laser Liposuction Works-During laser assisted liposuction, a very small laser fiber is inserted beneath the skin. Heat from the laser melts the fat into a thin liquid. The liquid fat is then more easily removed with very small cannulas usually only2-3 millimeters in diameter. The heat form the laser also tightens the skin, and closes many blood vessels, thus less bleeding.

Advantages of Laser Liposuction

•    Skin Tightening!!!!!!!

•    Liquefaction of Fat = Fewer Contour Deformities

•    Uniform Skin Appearance after Liposuction

•    Smaller Cannulae = Tiny Incision

•    Much Less Traumatic

•    Can Contour Visible Areas in Thinner Patients

•    Excellent for Touch Ups after  standard Liposuction

Which Laser is best for Liposuction?

There are several different machines available using several different laser wavelengths-the 924nm, combined 924/975nm, the 1064nm, and the 1308nm are the most popular.

I prefer the 924nm and combination 924/975nm laser because the 924nm is very selectively absorbed by fat tissue. The 924nm liquefies 3 times as much fat as some of the other wavelengths and is also more strongly absorbed by blood vessels, which helps reduce bleeding and bruising.

The 924nm and combined 924/975nm laser is used by the SlimLipo™ laser liposuction machine made by Palomar Medical™.

Are You A Candidate for Laser Liposuction?

If you are healthy, do not smoke, and have extra fat beneath your chin, around your tummy, on your hips, thighs, arms or knees, and are relatively fit and not obese, then you are likely an excellent candidate for laser liposuction. The younger you are the better your skin tightening will be after laser liposuction. I have, however, seen good skin tightening after laser liposuction in a 70 year old person-see photo below:

If you are obese and significantly over weight, you should lose weight first before liposuction.

For more information about laser liposuction with SlimLipo™ call 978-369-4499 or contact us by email.

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Dr. Seckel

Concord, Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts

By: Dr Brooke R. Seckel

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