Details: As more women - and men - want to look and feel better about themselves, body contouring and lipo-sculpture continue to grow in popularity, making liposuction the most popular cosmetic surgery performed today.

Smart Lipo™ (Laser Assisted Liposculpture) is the first and only laser-assisted liposuction system available meeting this need. It provides a revolutionary and minimally invasive procedure for the removal of fat using a high-powered laser to sculpt body contours and tighten skin with less downtime and side-effects.

How does the Smartlipo procedure work?
A very small cannula (tube) approximately 1.0 mm to 2.0 mm in diameter containing a laser fiber is inserted into the skin. The cannula is moved back and forth delivering the laser's energy directly to the fat cells, causing them to rupture and easily drain away. The laser energy also interacts with the dermis, resulting in collagen shrinkage.
Due to the cannula's size, Smartlipo is a minimally invasive procedure and can be performed under local anesthesia. The laser causes small blood vessels to coagulate immediately on contact, resulting in less bleeding, swelling and bruising - and a quicker recovery time than conventional liposuction. Because general anesthesia is unnecessary, the procedure is very safe, with only minimal side effects.

Who is a good candidate for the Smartlipo Laserlipolisi procedure?
If you have areas of fat that will not respond to diet and exercise, then you are a candidate for Laserlipolisi. Ideal candidates are in good health, of normal body weight and have realistic expectations for the results.

What body regions can be treated with Smartlipo?
Smartlipo can be a great adjunct to traditional liposuction procedures, although it does not replace conventional liposuction. It is ideal for treating small areas of the face, neck, arms, breasts (gynecomastia), and areas of loose and flabby skin (floppy skin).

How many treatments will I need?
For most patients, typically only one treatment is required. The session may last from 45 minutes to one hour for each area treated.

Do I have to do anything post-treatment?
After treatment you will need to wear a compression garment for several days to several weeks, depending on the body area being treated. Rest is recommended after the procedure and activity may be resumed gradually. Refrain from hot tubs or strenuous exercise for 2 weeks.

Does Smartlipo treat cellulite?
The procedure may improve the body's shape and may improve cellulite to a certain degree.

When can I expect to see results
Results can be seen as soon as a week with continued improvement over several months.

Does Laserlipolisi provide lasting results?
Yes! Adults do not create new fat cells. When a person gains weight, the fat cells expand. The Smartlipo procedure permanently removes the fat cells. Should you gain weight, most fat will be deposited in areas where the procedure was not performed.

With offices in San Diego/La Jolla and Temecula/Inland Empire, Dr. Stuart Kincaid is a board certified plastic surgeon specializing in all aspects of plastic cosmetic surgery procedures and is one of a select few in San Diego County who offers the Smartlipo procedure. Contact us now to schedule a consultation with Dr. Kincaid to see if Smartlipo is right for you!