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Do you have love handles, bat wings, muffin tops, saddlebags, or jowls that don’t respond to exercise and diet?
They all improve dramatically using Smartlipo The Woodlands TX/ Spring performed by Lucian Rivela, MD, FACS, with minimal downtime and less pain than traditional liposuction alone. Because Smartlipo actually tightens tissue, you don’t have to worry about dimpling and sagging afterward.
- Tightens tissue
- Permanently destroys fat cells
- Less invasive
- Great results
This page is on Smartlipo The Woodlands, TX. For information on traditional liposuction, click here.
What is Smartlipo?
Smartlipo is a form of laser-assisted liposuction that was developed to remove unwanted fat and fatty tissue quicker and easier than traditional liposuction. The laser energy breaks up and liquifies the fat, making it much simpler to suction it out. This process also allows for simultaneous skin tightening, ensuring you receive the leaner, more sculpted physique you’re looking for.
What are the Benefits of Smartlipo?
There are a wide variety of benefits you can look forward to with Smartlipo. Because of the laser energy, it’s a much less invasive procedure compared to traditional liposuction. It doesn’t affect the blood vessels, surrounding tissues, and nerves like liposuction usually does. Because it causes less trauma, there is also a much shorter recovery time with less bruising and swelling. On top of that, because the laser energy heats up the skin, it stimulates collagen production, tightening the skin for a more sculpted look.
Who is a Candidate for Smartlipo?
Smartlipo is typically most effective on small areas, so it’s not always the right option for everyone. If you’re in good overall health, have realistic expectations, are struggling with small, targeted areas of excess fat cells, and are a nonsmoker, you are likely an ideal candidate.
It’s not an appropriate procedure for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding or have any medical conditions that could negatively affect the healing process.
Your Smartlipo Consultation with Dr. Rivela
At Rivela Plastic Surgery, we will customize your Smartlipo procedure in order for you to achieve the best results possible. To that end, we provide you with a comprehensive consultation prior to your procedure. Dr. Rivela will examine you and discuss recommendations for the type of liposuction procedure and recovery program to yield the best results.
In your initial consultation, Dr. Rivela will evaluate your health, determine where your fat deposits lie, and assess the condition of your skin. He will explain the body-contouring methods that may be most appropriate for you. For example, if you believe you want liposuction in the abdominal area, you may learn that an Abdominoplasty may more effectively meet your goals, or that a combination of traditional liposuction and laser treatment would be the best choice for you.
Be candid in discussing your expectations with Dr. Rivela. He will be equally honest with you, describing the procedure in detail and explaining its risks and limitations.
To learn more about our liposuction services and the various fat removal techniques available at our facility, contact Rivela Plastic Surgery today and schedule a consultation appointment. It is important to have a good understanding of the procedure before making a decision.
How is Smartlipo Different From Liposuction?
The major difference between Smartlipo and liposuction is that Smartlipo uses a laser to loosen and break up the fat. Liposuction typically uses a cannula and physical movement to loosen up the fat. On top of that, Smartlipo is much less invasive and comes with a shorter recovery time. Liposuction also doesn’t tighten the skin, so the procedure can sometimes leave patients with sagging skin afterward. With the Smartlipo laser technology, the procedure tightens the skin and breaks up unwanted fat cells at the same time.
MEET DR. RIVELA
With over 25 years of experience, Lucian J. Rivela M. D., F. A. C. S. is proud to offer some of the most innovative procedures available in cosmetic and plastic surgery, aesthetic treatments, and skincare. Dr. Rivela is board certified and is a member of both The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He and his staff are dedicated to helping you be your best confident, natural, and authentic self.
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Your Smartlipo Procedure
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. New collagen is produced, resulting in tissue tightening. The three laser wavelengths contained in Smartlipo Triplex will allow Dr. Rivela to customize treatments based on the nature of your concerns.
Your Smartlipo Recovery
Smartlipo Triplex is a minimally invasive procedure that usually requires only local anesthesia. Some light bruising can occur, but you’ll be able to return to normal activities within a day or two.
Smartlipo FAQs
How do I know if Smartlipo Triplex is right for me?
What are the advantages of Smarlipo Triplex over conventional liposuction procedures?
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