SmartLipo Laserlipolysis® Patient Information Sheet |
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It is an Nd Yag laser system by DEKA used to break down fatty deposits by destroying the cell wall and fibrous bands which are then absorbed by the body and broken down in the liver. The procedure is to improve body contouring and silhouette. It is carried out under sterile conditions in a minor operating theatre by an operator of suitable qualification (preferably possessing a surgical qualification). The laser itself is inserted through a tiny 1mm incision on the skin in the area to be treated. The fibre-optic cannula is moved through the anaesthetised (numbed area) to breakdown the fatty cell membranes. The fibre-optic tip is passed within the fatty tissue under the skin several times to liquefy the area to be treated. Upon completion, the fibre-optic laser is removed and the tiny incision closed up.
In the correct hands and setting, yes. The laser has been used worldwide and approximately 6000 procedures have been carried out. It has FDA approval (October 2006) and is used on the US market. Although introduced into the UK in 2006 there are several UK users who form the UK users group and feedback is very positive on the safety profile and results. Tests looking at cholesterol and fat levels in the blood have been carried out and showed there was no posed risk.
Will I need a general anaesthetic? |
No. The area to be treated is numbed with a special local anaesthetic solution which is injected into the area before the laser is used.
This is not a slimming aid or treatment. It is for contouring and silhouetting of the body and face. It is for patients who exercise regularly and are within a normal BMI range but have unwanted stubborn areas of fatty deposits that dieting will not move. Two fist areas is the amount of fat that can be treated about 500mls.
Which areas can be treated? |
With the above taken into account:
The chin and jaw line
Upper abdomen and lower abdomen
Back of arms – bingo wings
The back – above and below bra strap
Thighs – saddle bags
Inner thighs
Inner knees
Possibly ankles depending on the problem
No treatment will result in an instantaneous improvement. However ,aspiration of fatty tissue at the end of the lasering procedure (high pressure suction) speeds up the process. OR Manual lymphatic drainage performed after the procedure ( 3-5 1 hour sessions) with a qualified therapist is proving popular with clients who are giving positive feedback to this being a useful adjunct to Smartlipo. Please note; this is based on our own observation and experience and has not be fully evaluated by scientific trials. See Staff and Gayle Longhursts' profile.
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