Smartlipo Triplex is a minimally-invasive laser liposuction
procedure that melts fat, boosts collagen growth, and tightens your skin.
Smartlipo Triplex uses a thin laser probe that is inserted under your skin to apply
three different laser wavelengths. This makes for smoother and more even contouring
with fewer lumps and bumps. Treatment can be performed on the neck/jowl area as
well as the body. It is less invasive than traditional liposuction, and there
is less downtime.
How Smartlipo Triplex is performed
Smartlipo Triplex is performed in-office or in a surgical
suite under local anesthesia. Treatment can take about two hours.
Your dermatologist will mark your treatment area with a pen
and have you lie down. Some local anesthetic will be injected to numb the
incision spots, and then tumescent anesthesia, which is usually a combination
of saline and lidocaine, is injected to firm and numb the whole treatment area.
The Smartlipo Triplex laser, which looks like a long and narrow rod, is then
inserted under your skin and passed back and forth. The laser melts fat and
also heats collagen which causes your skin to tighten over time. After the fat
is melted, it is then suctioned out using a cannula, which is like a narrow,
hollow tube.
Recovery and results
Recovery can be mild to moderate, and you will
likely have some swelling, bruising, pain, and discomfort for about 7-10 days.
Most people will take about 1-3 days off work, and then gradually return to
their normal routine over the following two weeks. You’ll see immediate results
after Smartlipo Triplex, but it can take six months or more to completely heal
and see your final results. Read More