What is High Definition SmartLipo?

WHAT IS HIGH DEFINITION SMARTLIPO?
This is a special variation of SmartLipo that seeks to give much higher definition of the underlying muscles and is particularly applicable to upper arms and calves, though it can be applied to any body part.

WHAT MAKES HIGH DEFINITION SMARTLIPO DIFFERENT?
There are several things that make High Definition Smartlipo (HDS) different. The goal is to decrease the fat in the treated area with a much more aggressive treatment. For starters, it will take much more time to do in the operating room. Secondly, it will require additional incisions, which are very small (about 3 mm), which the patient has to accept. It will generally be necessary to wear the body garment longer (several weeks but will vary from patient to patient) while the body reshapes.With regular Smartlipo, the vast majority of patients will return to work the next day. With HDS, I recommend that they take an extra day or two from work.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET YOUR FINAL SHAPE?
This is similar to Smartlipo in that your body will continue to improve for 6 months.

WHICH AREAS ARE TREATED BY HDS?
Any areas of the body can potentially be treated, but the areas that will yield the greatest difference are the upper arms and calves.

WHO IS THE BEST CANDIDATE FOR HDS?
You need to have satisfactory skin tone, which I can judge when I see you for your consultation. In addition, the treated body part is part of the rest of your body — meaning that if you have more body fat than is ideal, you are still going to look better if you decrease your total body fat through better dieting and exercise.

IS THIS STILL DONE UNDER LOCAL ANESTHESIA IN THE OFFICE?
Yes, I am still doing this under local anesthesia in the office. I will have to you take a pain killer about 90 minutes before the procedure to keep you more comfortable. I may have you stand at the of the procedure, so that i can fine-tune any areas.

WHAT ARE THE MAIN RISKS?
The main risks are the same as traditional SmartLipo performed under local anesthesia with oral sedation. There is always a risk of uneven skin and wrinkling. There is a remote chance of a skin burn – however I have now performed over 840 SmartLipo cases without any burns. There can always be unevenness. Of course, there is the risk of not being as  good as you hoped you would be – a risk with all cosmetic procedures. The risk of an infection is very low. I have only had one, and she responded to oral antibiotics. The risk of blood clots and fat clots is very low, since you are not being put to sleep.

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