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Smartlipo TriPlex™ Frequently Asked Questions
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How does Smartlipo TriPlex work?
This laser-assisted lipolysis procedure is performed using a small cannula (or tube)
about the size of the tip of a pen, which is inserted under the skin. The laser delivers
energy directly to the fat cells through the cannula, causing them to rupture.
The liquefied fat is then gently suctioned out. Laser energy is applied to the
undersurface of the skin causing injury and collagen shrinkage. New collagen is
produced, resulting in tissue tightening. The three laser wavelengths contained
in Smartlipo TriPlex allow your physician to customize treatments based on the
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What are the advantages of Smartlipo TriPlex?
The advantages of Smartlipo TriPlex over conventional liposuction procedure is
both treatments remove fat, but unlike Smartlipo TriPlex, conventional liposuction can leave
behind loose skin. When smaller areas are treated local anesthetic is typically used with Smartlipo
(instead of general anesthesia) leading to a faster, easier recovery. Smartlipo TriPlex can also create
a high definition, sculpted look by defining waistlines in women and abdominal muscles in men (six pack). |
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Who is a good candidate for Smartlipo?
If you are unhappy with the shape of your body and are in good health then you
are likely a good candidate for SmartLipo. The best candidates for Smartlipo are women and
men who are not significantly overweight, but have accumulated fat deposits- such as love handles,
flabby upper arms, belly fat, excess neck fat, saddlebags, or inner thigh or knee fullness.
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Does Smartlipo TriPlex hurt?
Using the latest technology, the smallest of incisions, bruising and a recovery period are less than traditional liposuction.
Very few patients will need more than an occasional mild painkiller during the recovery period.
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How much downtime will I have?
Immediately after your procedure you will walk out and be able to perform mild activities.
Unlike the need for prolonged recovery and possible overnight stay when liposuction is performed
with heavy anesthesia, downtime is minimized. SmartLipo significantly reduces tissue trauma and
post procedural pain. Most patients are able to return to normal desk type work in two to four days
and some patients are able to return to work the same day, depending on the area treated. Full normal
activity can be resumed within two weeks after the procedure.
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Will Smartlipo TriPlex cause scarring?
A tiny incision is made in the skin which will result in the smallest of scars. Incision sites heal without stitches.
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How many treatments are required?
A single treatment is all that is required for most patients.
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What happens if I gain weight after Smartlipo?
If you gain weight after SmartLipo, you will gain it proportionally, including in the areas that were
treated. It is possible to gain weight again in the treated area, but not to the same extent as prior to the procedure.
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How many areas can be treated at one time?
The number of areas that can be treated at one time depends on your height and weight. Although
individuals do vary, there are some general rules:
— If you are slender or thin, up to 8 areas can be treated in one procedure
— If you are of average height and weight, up to 6 areas can be treated in one procedure.
— If you are heavy, obese or very tall, up to 3 areas can be treated in one procedure.
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What areas of the body can be treated?
Laser Body Sculpting is ideal for the neck, jawline, arms, breasts, “bra fat”, abdomen, “love handles”,
“saddle bags”, inner and outer thighs and knees.
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How long does the Smartlipo procedure take?
The SmartLipo procedure generally takes between one and three hours, depending on the number
of treatment areas and the volume of fat to be removed.
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How much bruising or swelling will I have?
Using Smartlipo causes less tissue trauma and less inflammation, bruising and swelling are also minimized.
SmartLipo uses only small punctures and does not use stitches, so patients experience less bruising and swelling
than with the traditional liposuction techniques. Some patients will have almost no swelling or bruising while
others will be swollen or bruised for about a week or two.
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How long will it be until I see results?
Final results vary from patients and depend on patient age, areas treated, the amount of fat removed,
and individual healing speeds. Some patients see immediate results that improve steadily while others
have weeks of swelling that keep them at about the same size as they were pre-procedure, even though
large amounts of fat have been removed. Young patients tend to heal much quicker and have less discomfort,
but final results often take longer because young patients tend to retain fluid longer than older patients.
There is no way to accurately predict your healing speed or how quickly you will see results. Most patients
will see 80% of their ultimate result within one to three months after their procedure.
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Does Smartlipo TriPlex produce lasting results?
Yes! Results can continue to improve for up to a year. Adults do not create new fat cells. When
a person gains weight, the fat cells expand. SmartLipo TriPlex permanently destroys the fat cells.
The treatment area will have reduced fat cells and therefore future weight gain will be greatly reduced in that area.
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