Newport Beach Plastic Surgery | Dr. Hendrick's Blog

SmartLipo is a minimally invasive and safe procedure that is an excellent alternative to traditional liposuction. Traditional liposuction is associated with longer recovery periods, some scarring, and sometimes less-than-perfect results. The SmartLipo procedure involves the use of an advanced laser under the surface of the skin, offering advantages over the traditional liposuction method.

Traditional liposuction requires larger incisions to vacuum out solid fat, which is very traumatic to the surrounding tissue. Using the SmartLipo procedure the fat cells are liquefied, which causes less trauma, less blood loss, and less bruising. The SmartLipo procedure is more often performed under local anesthesia, thereby reducing the risk of complications of general anesthesia, and smaller cannulas are used to remove the liquefied fat cells, so no stitches are required to close the tiny incisions.

In the past, traditional liposuction required weeks and even months of painful healing and often limited activity. The recovery time for SmartLipo seems to be more rapid with less bruising and discomfort, with patients returning to normal daily activities within a few days following the surgery.

If you are a resident of the Newport Beach, Orange County, California area and you are contemplating liposuction, please contact the Newport Beach office of Douglas L. Hendricks, M.D., FACS of Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center today to learn more about SmartLipo in a personalized, comprehensive, consultation to discuss the easy and affordable self-improvement options available to you.