You’ve Made the Big Changes. You Have Balance. You Eat Well. You Stay Active. You Are Centered and Zen.
And yet, that one bit of fat is still there – the last few pounds that, no matter how often you kill it with your workout, just won’t leave.
Don’t get frustrated. Get Smartlipo from Dr. Douglas Hendricks. Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Dr. Hendricks has created one of the leading Smartlipo programs in the entire nation. His renowned skill at this innovative procedure could be the solution to finally getting rid of that stubborn trouble spot. Yes, that one.
what is smartlipo?
Smartlipo is a groundbreaking form of laser-assisted liposuction that is disrupting the liposuction industry. During SmartLipo Newport Beach liposuction expert Dr. Hendricks inserts the Smartlipo device under your skin through a tiny incision. The Smartlipo device moves through your body, directing the laser into your fat cells, which absorb the energy from the laser and are liquefied.
In larger treatment areas, Dr. Hendricks removes that liquid. In smaller areas, the body reabsorbs it naturally. The result is a form of liposuction that is minimally invasive and highly effective. It also comes with additional benefits. As the laser moves through the body, it stimulates the production of collagen (the protein that helps your skin stay tight and elastic). This new collagen production results in firmer skin in the targeted area, resulting in a slimmer physique with even better results than traditional liposuction.
Dr. Hendricks helped pioneer the use of Smartlipo and is considered one of the foremost authorities on the procedure. From his Newport Beach headquarters, he routinely trains doctors from around the world on how to correctly perform the Smartlipo laser liposuction procedure. His expertise and passion to remain on the cutting edge of these techniques ensure that you will be in the most capable hands during your Newport Beach Smartlipo body contouring procedure.
Smartlipo Benefits and Applications
Addressing the obvious benefit first, Smartlipo has proven itself to be an effective non-surgical skin tightening treatment when it comes to infiltrating and eliminating stubborn pockets of fat. Though this is not intended to be a weight loss procedure, the precision with which Smartlipo allows us to recontour various areas of the body makes for dramatic, yet natural-looking results.
If you’re wondering why else you should consider Smartlipo over the many alternative options out there, here’s a more comprehensive list of Smartlipo benefits:
Treats Multiple Areas of the Body
Smartlipo can be applied to virtually any area of the body that is prone to developing stubborn pockets of fat. This includes the face, stomach, arms, thighs, love handles, hips, and other areas. It’s important to clarify, however, that Smartlipo laser liposuction is not intended to resolve larger deposits of fat and/or deep visceral fat. It is also important to avoid sensitive areas like around the eyes. Otherwise, this treatment works just about everywhere.
Quick and Convenient Recovery
Most Smartlipo patients are able to return to their normal daily activities earlier than patients who undergo traditional liposuction. Patients with less physically intensive jobs often return to work within a week. Mild to moderate swelling and discomfort is still expected for the first several weeks following your procedure, but within 4-6 weeks, these issues should be fully (or mostly) resolved.
Smaller Incisions, Smaller Scars
The incisions required for Smartlipo are extremely small to begin with, typically measuring only a few millimeters in size. To make this already minor amount of scarring even less visible, Dr. Hendricks will strategically place it in a natural crease (if possible), where it will blend in seamlessly and remain virtually invisible.
Skin Tightening Effect Enhances Results
The ability of Smartlipo to tighten the skin, which it does by stimulating collagen production via the heating effect of the laser, is instrumental to creating effortlessly natural-looking results. Nobody wants to commit to a minimally invasive liposuction procedure only to be left with sagging skin around the newly contoured area. By addressing this vital component, Smartlipo makes it look even less like a procedure was ever done.
Smartlipo Is FDA Approved
Smartlipo fat removal treatment is not only FDA approved, but has been so since 2006. This means cosmetic surgery experts like our own Dr. Hendricks have a robust knowledge base to work with when it comes to clinical trial data, safety information, and more.
How Is Smartlipo Different from Traditional Liposuction?
The main difference between Smartlipo and traditional liposuction is in the device itself. Like traditional liposuction, Smartlipo is a minimally invasive liposuction procedure that uses a device known as a “wand” to target specific areas of your body and remove fat deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise. In Smartlipo, that wand is aided by the addition of a laser that is finely tuned to target and liquefy body fat.
Compared to traditional liposuction that uses simple suction or ultrasound-assisted suction, Smartlipo’s innovations coagulate blood vessels and tighten skin throughout the treated area.
The result is the removal of fat but with a reduced risk of dimpling or sagging skin that is occasionally associated with liposuction.
Because Dr. Hendricks helped popularize this revolutionary technique, he is uniquely qualified to help you understand the nuances between Smartlipo fat removal treatment and other liposuction techniques. As part of his process, he evaluates the goals of each patient and determines what procedures best suit their needs.
Is Smartlipo Safe?
Smartlipo is generally considered to be very safe. The risk of side effects or complications from Smartlipo is very low. That risk is reduced even further in the hands of a board-certified leader in the field like Dr. Hendricks. As one of the pioneers of Smartlipo (and one who teaches the procedure to other plastic surgeons), Dr. Hendricks understands the potential complications from traditional liposuction and knows the best practices to avoid them.
Exactly how rare are the risks of traditional liposuction? A 2009 study found that out of more than three thousand cases, there were no deaths and no hospitalizations due to complications from liposuction. The overall risk of side effects from liposuction was calculated at less than 1.6% in a similar study in 2015.
Smartlipo reduces those low risks even further by improving on the standard liposuction model. More than a decade of studies have proven that patients using Smartlipo had less pain, less bruising and swelling, and a faster recovery time than patients using traditional liposuction techniques.
Finally, Dr. Hendricks and the rest of our team at Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center always adhere to industry-leading standards of safety and quality, and we have the track record to prove it. The provider’s technique and experience play a significant role in reducing incidence of side effects with this laser skin tightening treatment.
Is Smartlipo Right for Me?
Most people over the age of 18 who are in reasonably good health will qualify for Smartlipo. However, as with all non-surgical skin tightening treatments (and any other), there are certain conditions and factors which may affect your candidacy. For example, poorly managed chronic illnesses, lymphatic disorders, a history of epilepsy, and the use of certain medications or substances may prevent you from qualifying for this skin firming treatment.
It is also important to factor in your own expectations of this procedure. Like all liposuction, Smartlipo is NOT a weight-loss tool. Smartlipo is a precise procedure used to tighten sagging skin, targeting areas of the body resistant to traditional methods of fighting fat. It is not recommended to try and remove more than 10 pounds of fat with lipo (or Smartlipo). This tends to increase the risk of complications from the procedure.
If you are near your ideal weight but just need a little bit of help addressing a few areas where diet and exercise don’t seem to be effective, then SmartLipo is a cutting edge way to get rid of that stubborn body fat and achieve your final form.
Does Smartlipo Hurt?
In most cases, Smartlipo patients are administered local anesthesia before this laser skin tightening procedure, which should completely prevent you from feeling any discomfort during the treatment. Self-reported pain level following the procedure is lower on average than that of traditional liposuction patients. Still, it’s common for patients to feel a mild to moderate ache in and around the treatment area.
It’s important to follow your provider’s instructions when it comes to pain management following skin firming treatment, as this will allow for a comfortable and productive recovery process. Use prescribed and/or over-the-counter medications as instructed (typically on an as-needed basis) to stay ahead of any discomfort and remain comfortable. Typically, any post-treatment discomfort you may have will be sharply reduced within two weeks of your treatment.
How Long Do the Results of Smartlipo Last?
Unlike other non-surgical skin tightening treatments, the good news (nay, great news) with Smartlipo fat removal is that the results can last for many years, if not indefinitely. This is because the fat cells destroyed by the procedure and processed out by the body soon afterwards are completely and permanently removed. Since the adult body is not going to replace these fat cells, you have a good chance of retaining your results for years to come.
However—and this is an important however—the fat cells that remain in or around the treatment area can still expand. In other words, it is still possible for the contoured area to return to its former appearance, but this can only happen if you do not stay consistent with dieting and exercise. Hence, diligently sticking to these efforts is crucial to preserving your Smartlipo results over the long term.
What Can I Do to Optimize My Results?
Contrary to what the never-ending tide of online ads and spam emails for loose skin solutions would have you believe, there truly is no substitute for “the old ways” when it comes to maintaining your ideal weight consistently. This means Smartlipo laser liposuction patients need to exercise regularly, stay hydrated, manage stress, and of course, watch what they eat.
Hydration might not seem as big of a deal at first glance, but rest assured, even slight dehydration can hamper weight loss, and in multiple ways. It slows down your metabolism, exacerbates food cravings, promotes inflammation, and may increase water retention. Similarly, stress prompts the release of hormones like cortisol. Cortisol essentially says to the body, “Something’s wrong, we must be in danger. Let’s pack on fat to survive this.” This shifts the body into fat storage mode, prioritizing weight gain around the abdomen especially.
Finally, you don’t need to run for two hours a day to maintain your weight, but there is no getting around the requirement to stay consistently active. And don’t shy from weightlifting; muscle is a highly capable fat burner, in addition to the toning effect it provides.
Embrace Your Dream Body With Smartlipo by Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center
Our team at Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center proudly serves the Newport Beach, CA, and Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills areas with industry-leading contouring treatments like Smartlipo laser liposuction. As your trusted Smartlipo provider, we will create a fully personalized treatment plan to exceed all your expectations while enhancing your natural physique with effortlessly seamless results.
Ready to finally get rid of that last stubborn spot or two? Contact us for an initial consultation today and see for yourself how Smartlipo can totally transform your look and your confidence.
