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Liposuction Can Help You Get Rid Of The Unwanted Fat

By Abigail Aaronson
Jul 13, 2009
Liposuction has many techniques like PAL Lipo or Smart Lipo. However, Smart Lipo uses advanced laser technology to banish fatty deposits and smooth out the contours of the body. Many plastic surgeons as well as patients are finding this method to be the safest, most effective form available today.

The latest techniques use cosmetic surgery technology that involves lasers to contour the body. Traditional methods involve using a hollow tube that sucks fat cells into a vacuum. This method, although effective, could be painful and slow to recover from as well as cause skin to lose some elasticity. They are less traumatic on the body and is more versatile than traditional methods.

How do they work?

The laser used for this treatment helps tighten the skin cells as it smoothes out bulges. A bright light breaks apart the fat until it melts and is easier to remove via suction, causing less damage to surrounding tissues and less blood loss.

Who is a good candidate for the procedure?

The best candidates for this treatment are those in reasonable health and who are able to maintain a fairly steady weight that is in their ideal size range. This treatment is aimed at targeting uneven bumps and the deposits that can accumulate in certain areas, but is not necessarily a weight loss method. This cosmetic procedure is for individuals who are looking to provide better definition, tone, and contour to their bodies.

What is recovery like?

Recovery from liposuction is generally mild. However this is true for the techniques like Smart lipo or PAL lipo that use laser technology. For some patients, a few days is all that is necessary before they may return to their normal routine and jobs. As always, recovery will depend on the individual, but dressings are only required for one to two weeks and there is little discomfort following the procedure.

What can you expect after the procedure?

Patients who undergo this treatment find that their bodies are more streamlined and aesthetically pleasing. Uneven fatty areas become lean, giving the body a more youthful, athletic appearance. Many people become frustrated by not seeing results after exercising diligently and maintaining a strict diet.

This liposuction technique will permanently banish those stubborn fat pockets as long as you continue to keep in good health and at a steady weight. Because this method can also tighten the skin, the results will be longer lasting and more visible than other kinds of liposuction.

What areas can it be used?

This versatile cosmetic procedure can be performed practically anywhere on the body. From traditional problem areas such as the stomach, thighs, and upper arms, to smaller areas like the face, neck, and knees. This is a very precise process, allowing the plastic surgeon to carefully sculpt even difficult areas like the neck without causing scarring or uneven contour which can be a common problem with traditional liposuction methods.
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