Smartlipo™

Smartlipo™ is a remarkable new treatment using a Laser to melt away unwanted fat deposits.

More and more men and women want to look and feel better about themselves. Despite the fact that people work out and lose weight, some pockets of fat are simply impossible to reduce or to shift. Smartlipo™ Laser now offers a proven safe and simple way to remove those stubborn fat deposits. Smartlipo™ is a minimally invasive procedure using a specially designed powerful laser to sculpt the body contours and to permanently remove fat cells. Best of all the laser energy also interacts with the skin which results in proper skin shrinkage and tightening.

Is the treatment for me?

The treatment is best for healthy people who are not excessively overweight or who are of reasonably average weight but who have specific localized areas of stubborn fat. (example: double chins, love handles, outer thighs, inner thighs, hips, buttocks, upper arms, inner knees and of course the tummy/abdomen etc … virtually anywhere).

Please note that people who do have health issues need not be excluded but special precautions may be required. All aspects of the procedure and your health will be discussed during your initial private consultation.

How does the Smartlipo™ Laser work?

The procedure is performed under sterile conditions. The area of fat to be removed is infiltrated with a solution of local anesthetic. A very fine (1mm diameter) cannula which contains the Smartlipo™ laser probe is inserted under the skin through a tiny incision and directly into the fat. The laser beam is then slowly and methodically guided through the area and directed onto the fat cells which are immediately destroyed and liquefied. Your body will absorb this liquefied fat and eventually quite naturally excrete it through your liver and kidneys. The procedure generally takes 45 minutes to 3 hours. Usually there is very little bleeding bruising or swelling.

What happens post-procedure?

After your Smartlipo™ treatment, you will be given verbal and written post procedure instructions. You are required to wear a compression garment for three days up to one week (occasionally more) depending up on the area treated. There is almost no bruising, swelling or pain and very few patients need more than an occasional mild painkiller. Most patients can return to work and most normal activities the next day. Recovery is usually remarkably quick.

How effective is the treatment?

The treatment is very safe and effective. Patients start to see improvements within a few weeks; the full benefit of the procedure is usually achieved in up to 4 months, with some patients even reporting further improvements after that. This is because the liquified fat is drained away over time by the body. The results are permanent as the body does not create new fat cells. If you were to gain weight in the  future it would go to other areas.

Advantages over traditional Lipo-suction?

• Smart Lipo requires only local anesthetic; it does not require a full general anesthetic.
• Smart Lipo has minimal discomfort compared to traditional liposuction.
• Smart Lipo requires minimal downtime. Return to activity next day.
• Smart Lipo is miminimally invasive and more targeted.
• Smart Lipo has considerably less risk of bleeding and bruising.
• Smart Lipo tightens the loose skin.
• Smart Lipo is a much safer procedure.

The cost of Smart Lipo:

The cost of Smartlipo™ treatment will depend on the number of sessions required. Please discuss this during your consultation with Dr. Gregory.