Smart Lipo Chicago, IL | Liposuction

Smartlipo™ also referred to as “Smart Lipo” or “Laser Liposuction”. Smart lipo uses a special laser to break up the fat prior to suctioning or removing from the body.

• Traditional liposuction removes globules of live fat cells using suction whereas Smartlipo™ laser disrupts the fat cells and liquifies the fat prior to removal which allows for removal of the fat with smaller cannulas.
• An additional benefit of the laser is that it coagulates the tissue and heats the underlying skin. The laser element also helps target the problem area.

You may be a good candidate if you are at or near your ideal body weight. Smartlipo™ is not a weight loss procedure and is ideal for helping get rid of stubborn areas of fat that don’t respond to diet and exercise. Smartlipo™ can’t remove large quantities of fat, but it can help tighten up your figure and help reveal the shapely physique that you worked so hard for.

During your consultation, your surgeon may review or recommend other, newer technologies and methods such as:

• VASER Hi-Definition Liposuction
• Lipo 360
• Renuvion Jplasma Skin Tightening

Dr. Truong will use a focused laser to disrupt and loosen fat cells.

• Regular liposuction uses a combination of tumescent solution and cannula suction to loosen and remove fat cells. Smartlipo™ (also known as laser liposuction) works a little differently. The focused laser technology disrupts and loosens fat cells at your treatment site. These cells can either be removed from the body with a cannula, or left behind to be reabsorbed by the body’s natural processes.
• The laser is what makes Smartlipo™ different from regular liposuction.

No, just like traditional liposuction, Smartlipo™ is not a weight loss procedure. Patients should have already reached their ideal body weight before their procedure, allowing Dr. Truong to assess potential problem areas and treat them accordingly. Smartlipo™ is a way to shape your body, but it cannot remove substantial amounts of fatty tissue.

One of the benefits of Smartlipo™ is its speed – procedures generally last only a couple hours. The specific length of your procedure will depend on your physical condition and the size of your treatment area.

Smartlipo™ is performed on an outpatient basis without the need for general anesthesia, meaning that you’ll be back home and on your feet the very same day.

Although every patient responds differently to the Smartlipo™ procedure, most patients can expect mild to moderate discomfort, swelling and sensitivity near the treatment site. Dr. Truong may recommend compression garments or specific medications to accelerate the healing process and ease your discomfort as much as possible.

Two weeks of discomfort is typical, after which your symptoms will begin to subside and your results will start to become visible.

As with any procedure that requires incisions in the skin, some scarring will be present. However, the incisions needed to insert the cannula and remove treated fat cells is very small. Most patients can expect some mild discoloration at their surgery site, but scars are generally small and tend to fade with time.

The results of Smartlipo™ will need some time before they become visible. Although you may begin to notice some subtle differences in your figure as your swelling subsides, the final results of your procedure will likely need several months to half a year before they can be seen. The final results of your Smartlipo™ procedure will depend on the size of your treatment area, your physical condition beforehand and how well you maintain your healthy habits after.

The cost of Smart Lipo procedure in Chicago, IL will range anywhere from $5,000 – $10,000 or more depending on the areas that are treated. The cost of smart lipo will also vary depending on your surgeon and the location. While the cost of your procedure is important, it should not be the only factor. It’s important to research your surgeon and see that they have great results.

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