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mercredi 15 juin 2016

Some Facts On Smartlipo Somerville Patients Need To Have

By Scott White


Laser liposuction or smartlipo is a procedure that is primarily done for cosmetic reasons. However, in some selected cases, it may be an option for losing weight. Examples of conditions for which the procedure has a therapeutic value include sleep apnea, elevated blood pressure, sleep apnea, gastro esophageal reflux disease and diabetes among others. If they plan to undergo smartlipo Somerville clients need to have some information on the procedure beforehand.

Smartlipo comprises two procedures performed in the same setting. One of them entails the removal of excessive fat in specific parts of the body such as the abdominal region, buttocks, the neck, thighs and the face. The second procedure is the tightening of areas from which fat has been removed. The end result is an increase in tautness and a more youthful appearance of the skin.

Being a minor operation, laser liposuction can be performed with very little preparation. Part of this preparation is the taking of a clinical history and the performance of a physical examination by your doctor. The importance of this is that it gives the doctor an opportunity to identify any diseases or medical conditions that may increase the risks of the operation. If you are a smoker, you will be asked to stop the habit momentarily until healing takes place.

This surgery can be safely performed in an outpatient clinic. The type of anesthesia required will vary depending on the area being operated. For small regions, local anesthesia is usually adequate. For larger areas and in cases involving multiple sites, general anesthesia is preferred. When local or regional anesthesia is used, one can leave the hospital on the same day. At least one day of admission is needed in the case of general anesthesia.

The procedure is done to the two major layers of the skin: the epidermis and the dermis. The dermis is the deeper layer and overlies the subcutaneous tissues which usually contain fat deposits. At this level, the laser beam is used to cause liquefaction of fat into oils. The oils can then be suctioned and discarded. Connective tissue fibers are located in both layers. The laser is used to cause intentional injury so that newer fibers can grow.

There are a number of areas in the body where the thickness of the skin is not as much as what is found elsewhere. Liposuction in such areas presents a major challenge. The face and the neck are examples. In these areas, once liquefaction has taken place, the resultant oils are allowed to flow freely before removal of redundant skin and tightening procedures are done.

Since the incisions that are required for this operation are very small, the resultant scars are usually inconspicuous. This is important if the operation is being performed on an exposed area such as the face or neck. Laser liposuction causes minimal bleeding and less swelling post-operatively because the laser rays have the ability to cause coagulation as soon as a blood vessel is cut.

Laser liposuction can be performed in both men and women. The number of women having the procedure is a lot more than that of men but a general increase is being seen in both groups of clients. The main reasons behind this are the effectiveness of the procedure, fewer risks and a short recovery period. On average, patients can return to their daily routines in a day or two.




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