Smartlipo MPX is a laser liposuction machine that melts fat
and tightens skin in the body or neck area. Laser liposuction with Smartlipo
MPX is less invasive than traditional liposuction and has a milder recovery.
Smartlipo MPX uses two laser wavelengths for more efficient fat melting—the
original Smartlipo uses just one laser wavelength, and the latest Smartlipo
Triplex uses three laser wavelengths. Smartlipo MPX is less popular now since Smartlipo
Triplex is the latest machine.
How Smartlipo MPX is performed
Smartlipo MPX treatment is performed in-office or in a
surgical suite, and only requires local anesthesia. Treatment usually takes
less than two hours.
Your doctor will mark the treatment area with a pen and have
you lie down. Local anesthetic is injected to numb the small incision areas. The
whole area is then firmed and numbed using tumescent anesthesia, which is
usually a mixture of saline and lidocaine. The Smartlipo MPX laser (which looks
like a long, narrow rod) is then inserted under your skin and passed back and
forth to melt fat and heat the collagen, which in turn tightens your skin. The
melted fat is then suctioned away using a narrow, hollow rod called a cannula.
Recovery and results
You can expect a mild to moderate recovery
depending on the extent of your procedure. You will have some swelling,
bruising, discomfort, and pain for about a week. Most people will take 1-3 days
off work and then slowly return to their normal schedule. You can expect some
immediate results, but your final results will be most evident after about six
months when you’re completely healed. Read More