Smartlipo Triplex in Waltham, Massachusetts (MA)

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.