Since the increase in popularity of
smart lipo many people are unsure as to whether they should have
liposuction cosmetic surgery or
smartlipo
which is a less invasive fat removal procedure. In this article we aim
to provide you with some useful information on both procedures which
should help you with your decision. What is Liposuction? Liposuction is
one of the most well known
plastic surgery procedures. It is a fat removal cosmetic surgery operation which can be
performed to remove fat from many different sites of the body including
the abdomen, hips, thighs, buttock, arms and neck. Most often
liposuction surgery is performed to remove excess fat from: The abdomen
and flanks in men. From the abdomen and thighs in women.
There are a number of different techniques for performing liposuction
which include ultrasound assisted liposuction and tumescent
liposuction. Your cosmetic surgeon should advise you on the various
types of techniques available and recommend the most suitable one for
you depending on your specific case. In general however liposuction
surgery consists of making a small incision near the target area
through which a narrow tube (cannula) is then inserted. Suction is then
applied through the cannula to aspirate excess fat beneath the skin.
The incision sites are carefully chosen to ensure that scarring is as
inconspicuous as possible. Liposuction can be performed under both
local anaesthesia and general anaesthesia. In general the type of
anaesthetic chosen will depend on the extent of the liposuction surgery
and the regions targeted. Smaller liposuction procedures can often be
performed under local anaesthetic but you should discuss the various
anaesthetic options which are suitable for you in depth with your
cosmetic surgeon.
What is Smart lipo? Smartlipo is a more recent and less invasive fat
removal procedure than liposuction. The smart lipo procedure is
performed under local anaesthetic and involves inserting a small
cannula near the target body region through which a laser is then
applied to break down excessive adipose tissue (fat cells) which are
then naturally removed by the body’s natural waste removal system. Due
to the usage of a refined laser the smart lipo procedure is also
sometimes known as smartlipo laserlipolysis. Smartlipo can be performed
on a variety of different body areas including the abdomen, thighs,
hips, flanks, behind the knees, arms, neck, chin and face.
The Hurlingham Clinic situated in London is one of UK’s leading
cosmetic surgery providers and specialises in both smartlipo and
liposuction. For more information on liposuction or smart lipo
treatment The Hurlingham Clinic can be contacted on 020 7348 6380