Smartlipo®
Are those pesky jowls distorting your previously crisp jawline? Are you starting to notice a double chin? Would you like to get rid of them altogether? With one of the latest advances in liposuction, Boston area facial plastic surgeon Dr. Anna Petropoulos and Smartlipo® Triplex can help create the contours you want and give you a more refined look.
The Smartlipo® Triplex is expertly designed to target and treat localized pockets of fat, including the jowls and jawline, neck, chin, and face. This versatility makes it an effective solution for a wide range of facial contouring needs, allowing for precise fat reduction and sculpting in both common and specific problem areas.
Targeted Fat Reduction
Smartlipo® precisely targets and eliminates localized pockets of fat, effectively contouring areas like the neck, double chin, jowls and jawline, leading to a more snatched and defined look.
Minimally Invasive with Less Downtime
Tightens Skin
Safe & Controlled
The Smartlipo® Procedure
The key is to make sure that the board-certified facial plastic surgeon you turn to, is formally trained and highly experienced in the artistry of natural rejuvenation so that your results will be the real you, just an improved version. During your Smartlipo® treatment, you can expect that the procedure will last an hour or two, depending on the target area. Also, there may not even be any downtime, depending on the size of the area treated. The recovery time is minimal, significantly less than with other liposuction techniques since bruising and swelling is avoided with the Triplex laser wavelengths.
Now more people, men included, are turning to non-invasive cosmetic rejuvenation techniques to make sure their appearance reflects the way they feel inside. Smartlipo® patients are pleased with their results, as they appear natural and nicely contoured. The use of a Triplex laser for fat reduction to pesky areas such as double chin, jowls, jawline, and neck improves the end result of liposuction as compared with other methods, such as the stand-alone tumescent approach. Nothing makes people feel more fresh and youthful than a lighter, smoother and more snatched appearance.
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How Does Smartlipo® Work?
The Smartlipo® Triplex is a laser-assisted lipolysis system offering a minimally invasive procedure for fat removal and skin tightening, with minimal downtime of only a day or two. This advanced system, using a high-powered laser, provides a less invasive alternative to traditional liposuction, significantly reducing recovery time. Its three laser wavelengths work together to melt fat for easy suctioning, tighten skin to prevent sagging, and coagulate blood vessels to reduce bruising and speed up recovery. In addition to Smartlipo® Triplex, Dr. Petropoulos also offers KYBELLA® injections, a non-surgical FDA-approved option for reducing localized fat under the chin, catering to patients with specific concerns about a double chin.
Who Is A Good Candidate For The SmartLipo™ Procedure?
SmartLipo is a suitable treatment option for individuals who are in good physical health and who wish to refine their appearance using a minimally-invasive technique. This contouring modality achieves outstanding results for patients who want a more defined, sculpted look without the downtime of traditional liposuction. SmartLipo can also provide the boost that some patients desire to touch-up the results of the previous liposuction.
What Areas Can Be Treated With SmartLipo?
The SmartLipo device emits wavelengths that are optimally suited for targeting fat deposits of varying sizes, making it a versatile choice for facial contouring. In Danvers and Boston, MA, common treatment areas with Smartlipo® include the jowls, jawline, neck, chin, double chin, and face. This range of treatment zones highlights the device’s flexibility in addressing different areas of concern, effectively sculpting and refining facial contours.
How Is The Recovery After SmartLipo?
Initially, patients may experience numbness after SmartLipo. Within a few hours to a few days, the full sensation should return to the treatment area. Patients are encouraged to take a day or two to rest at home after their procedure. However, depending on the area treated, some patients are back to work the following day. Swelling subsides in 7 to 10 days, at which time most normal activities can be resumed.
Smartlipo® Danvers, MA | Facial Contouring Boston, MA, MASmartLipo patients may be advised to wear a compression garment for a few days after treatment. This helps to reduce swelling and support tissues as they heal. Comfort may be easily maintained with over-the-counter medication. Patients should talk to their doctor about appropriate medications to take. Drugs like aspirin or any substances that thin the blood should be avoided.
With SmartLipo, How Many Treatments Will I Need?
Like traditional liposuction, SmartLipo is intended as a one-time treatment. Patients can expect appreciable results in one or more areas that can be maintained with a healthy lifestyle. Occasional touch-ups may be performed if needed to address slight changes in contouring.
Does SmartLipo Treat Cellulite?
Cellulite is not a “fat problem,” it is related to the micro-circulation in areas where fat is stored. Studies suggest that insufficient circulation allows metabolic byproducts to spill out into the intercellular space within the subcutaneous tissue. This stimulates the formation of fibrous bands. Because cellulite is related to micro-circulation and not too fatty deposits, it is not likely that SmartLipo, or any type of liposuction, will get rid of this skin irregularity.
To target stubborn cellulite, patients may consider treatments such as ThermiSmooth.
Do I Have To Do Anything After SmartLipo?
There is very little downtime associated with the SmartLipo procedure and no special steps to take to maximize results. After treatment, the only guidelines patients need to follow are the post-operative care instructions provided to assist with healing the minor incisions made during the procedure.
When Can I Expect To See Results After SmartLipo?
SmartLipo is still a liposuction procedure and is expected to cause some degree of swelling and bruising. However, patients may see a bit of improvement immediately following treatment. The contouring of the treatment area continues to improve as swelling progressively subsides. Approximately one month after treatment, noticeable changes can be seen. However, it can take up to three months to see the full effects of laser-assisted liposuction.
Is There Any Risk Involved With SmartLipo?
Patients who are in good general health and within approximately 20 to 25 pounds of their ideal body weight can typically expect to achieve good results from SmartLipo with few risks. As with any surgical procedure, there is a chance of incurring bruising, swelling, and asymmetrical results. Because SmartLipo is performed using local anesthesia, the risks associated with general anesthesia are eliminated. Patients need to follow post-operative instructions to reduce the risk of infection in the skin around the small incisions made during surgery.