Newport Beach Plastic Surgery | Dr. Hendrick's Blog

A SmartLipo procedure, which is a less-invasive technique alternative to traditional liposuction, is an extremely safe out-patient procedure that is among the fastest growing cosmetic surgery options today.

Although traditional liposuction can be associated with long, painful recovery periods, SmartLipo patients fully recover seemingly in less time, with less pain or bruising and leave the procedure with band-aids instead of stitches.

The goal of SmartLipo is to come away from the procedure with the best result while minimizing the risk of complications. The laser that is used is quite accurate at directing the enrgy to reduce fat in the specific target area while sparing adjacent areas from damage. Using SmartLipo, the risk of post operative irregularities is reduced thanks to cutting-edge technology.

With SmartLipo, you are able to return to normal activities after only days of recovery time with minimal discomfort and bruising. Recovery begins the moment your procedure is completed with less risk of the nausea and disorientation encountered with the general anesthetic used in a traditional liposuction procedure. Patients are commonly released within one hour of the completion of their procedure with a prescription for pain medication, if needed, and a compression bandage, which encourages healing and prevents damage to the procedure site.

Residents of the Newport Beach, Orange County, California area contemplating liposuction should contact the highly skilled cosmetic surgeon Douglas L. Hendricks, M.D., FACS of Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center today to learn more about SmartLipo the safe and painless alternative to traditional liposuction.