Smartlipo Singapore

If you are interested in having liposuction to remove excess fat deposits from your body, you might be interested in knowing that you can have laser liposuction. Lasers have taken the world of surgery by storm and now plastic surgeons are utilizing their incredible efficiency and surgical techniques. Talk to a plastic surgeon in Singapore about your goals and expectations, and to determine if you would be a good candidate for Smartlipo.

Utilizing a laser for liposuction, it liquefies the fat deposits that need to be extracted from your body. Your surgeon will adjust the laser to the exact frequency needed to deliver its energy through the initial layers of your skin to reach the fat deposits that are being targeted. Laser assisted liposuction also has the added benefit of tightening you skin following the liposuction procedure.

Candidates for Laser Liposuction

If you have areas of fat that will not respond to diet and exercise, then you're a candidate for laser liposuction. Ideal candidates are in good health, of normal body weight and have realistic expectations for the results.

Parts of the body that can be treated:

Laser liposuction can be a great alternative to traditional liposuction procedures. It is ideal for treating localized deposits of fat around the hips, saddle bag thighs, inner thighs, buttocks, love handles around the waist, extra fat around the tummy, small areas of the face, arms, breasts, areas of loose and flabby skin. It can also be used to tighten a loose neck where there is excess fat under the chin and jaw line. The procedure is performed on men and women of all ages. For most patients, typically only one treatment is required. The session may last from 45 minutes to one hour for each area treated.

Side Effects

Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness and tenderness of skin; tight feeling, dry skin. For men, permanent need to shave behind ears, where beard-growing skin is repositioned.

Risks

Injury to the nerves that control facial muscles or feeling (usually temporary but may be permanent). Infection, bleeding. Poor healing; excessive scarring. Asymmetry or change in hairline.

For further information about liposculpture options, contact a cosmetic surgeon in your area. An experienced surgeon can help you explore all of your options and determine whether you are a suitable candidate for the procedure that interests you.

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