Newport Beach Smartlipo

Newport Beach - Orange County - California

Smartlipo - A new advancement in liposuction

Many individuals are never able to achieve their dream look because they get discouraged when they strive to maintain a healthy diet and regular exercise routine. There's no need to give up on that dream because Smartlipo, a new advancement in liposuction makes it possible to shape and tighten the problem areas of your body that diet and exercise alone have failed to change.

Smartlipo could be the procedure you need to finally have the body you've always wanted. Smartlipo is a minimally invasive and safe procedure that is a great alternative to traditional liposuction. It will literally melt the fat away from areas of your body.  You can read the more about the Smartlipo procedure in our Smartlipo Frequently Asked Questions section.

Smartlipo vs. Traditional Liposuction - A comparison

Liposuction has long been the common choice for individuals who cannot seem to get curves and definition on their bodies they desire through exercise and healthy eating habits. However, traditional liposuction is often associated with longer recovery times, scaring, and sometimes less than ideal results. For example traditional liposuction techniques can leave behind loose and unattractive skin.

Smartlipo uses an innovative technique. It employs a laser fiber enclosed in a thin tube that is inserted through a 1-2 mm incision in the skin. The laser causes disruption of fat cells which turn into water and a small bit of protein, - and the debris is removed from the area with minimal bleeding and damage to the underlying tissues. The laser allows the tiny arteries and veins to coagulate minimizing bruising, and often leaving skin firmer after the procedure. For examples, visit the before and after gallery of our website dedicated exclusively to the Smartlipo procedure.

The Advantages of Smartlipo:

*  You can return to your job after fewer days of recovery, as opposed to a week or more after traditional liposuction.

*  You can enjoy your new body with less scaring and bruising, due to the controlled and accurate nature of the procedure.

*  You can walk out of our office with band-aides instead of stitches that are necessary on the larger incisions of traditional liposuction.

Traditional liposuction requires doctors to make larger incisions for the treatment area, insert a metal tube, and vacuum out solid fat. This surgery can be traumatic to surrounding tissues and is less precise than Smartlipo. The Smartlipo laser has a light that can be seen from underneath the skin allowing Dr. Hendricks to precisely guide the Smartlipo laser to the areas that are in need of treatment.

After Smartlipo – Your results

People that are healthy and only slightly overweight are the best candidates for this type of procedure. Smartlipo is not intended to significantly reduce your body weight. Instead, it will remove fat from targeted small, cosmetic areas of the body such as the face, arms, thighs, and neck. An elastic bodysuit or a compression garment may have to be worn after the surgery in order to control and reduce swelling. It also helps the body settle into its new shape.  Patients usually will see the improvements in treated areas a few days after the procedure.

After the Smartlipo procedure - most last only 45 minutes to an hour - patients will experience almost no side effects. The surgery, because of the less invasive nature, leaves behind little damage to the surrounding tissues when compared to traditional liposuction. The laser promotes the production of collagen growth, which has been shown to improve the overall tightness of the skin in the treatment area. Weeks later, patients will notice a dramatic difference in their appearance.

Smartlipo can less-invasively help take care of all the areas a healthy diet and exercise cannot change. Do not assume that you'll never have your perfect body! Let Dr. Hendricks guide and inform you about all of your options and discuss what treatment is best for you

Dr. Hendricks is specially trained to work with this new and exciting advancement in cosmetic liposuction surgery. Dr. Hendricks will meet with you privately and confidentially and find out if the Smartlipo procedure and whether it is right for you. Contact him today to set up a confidential consultation.