November 13th 2006 It's official!  The FDA has just approved the New Lipo/SmartLipo/LAser Lipo liposuction procedure!

What can you expect after your plastic surgeon has performed this new liposculpture method on you?

After Your Liposcultpure Surgery

After surgery you will wear a special cloth expressly designed to model and compress your body. This post-surgical cloth must be worn at all times for a week and during the day for a month. You may drain some liquid due to the small incisions made.


How fast will you recover with SmartLipo?

Recovery is a progressive process. Your surgeon will advice you to start moving and walking as soon as possible. You will feel better after a few days and will be able to get back to your normal activity. Eventual stitches will be removed during the 7 days following the operation. Sports and exercise may be taken up from the first month, although swimming can be practiced from day 15. It is advised to begin massaging from day 10 after surgery.

You will notice a significant change in your silhouette after a few days. However real change comes only after 6 weeks, when most of the swelling is gone. If your expectations are realistic you will most probably be pleased with the result of body modelling by laser.

What are the Risks?

Fortunately, significant complications from liposuction are infrequent. Every year, many thousands of people have undergone liposuction, experience no major problems and are pleased with the results. Anyone considering surgery, however, should be aware of both the benefits and risks.

I understand that every surgical procedure has risks, but how will I learn more so that I can make an informed decision?

The subject of risks and potential complications of surgery is best discussed on a personal basis between you and your surgeon.

Some of the potential complications that may be discussed with you include:

• Bleeding, blood accumulations under the skin are possible, but these normally resolve themselves and rarely require removal.
• numbness of the skin following liposuction is almost always temporary, it is possible for some lack of sensation to persist or for skin discoloration to appear in treated areas.
• Contour irregularities including depressions or wrinkling of the skin can result in some patients, but treatments are usually available to help minimize these problems if they occur.
• Infections, are very rare, but it is common to make antibiotic propilaxis to prevent it
• Thrombosis, and embolism are really rare and are avoided with a quick deambulation.