Traditional Liposuction vs. SmartLipo™

Body Contouring in Hartford, Greenwich and Waterbury, CT

With the advent of SmartLipo™ – the latest advancement in liposuction technology – many candidates have questions about whether traditional liposuction techniques or SmartLipo’s laser-assisted instrument would be most appropriate for their individual needs and circumstances.

More often than not, a combination of techniques is used by plastic surgeons to address an individual’s specific treatment. Ultimately, your plastic surgeon will decide which approach is best for you after a thorough assessment of your condition and goals. But it may help potential patients to better understand the advantages of SmartLipo’s laser-assisted technology, compared with traditional liposuction techniques.

Pros and Cons of Traditional Liposuction

If you have large areas of fat to eliminate, traditional liposuction may be recommended over SmartLipo because the incisions will need to be larger, as well as the amount of excess skin needing to be removed. Also, the hollow tube (called a “cannula”) used during traditional liposuction is larger than the SmartLipo’s pen-sized instrument, allowing it to cover more ground at once.

However, because traditional liposuction is a more invasive procedure, it can leave larger scars, and requires a longer recovery period. It is also not ideal for delicate areas of fat removal, such as the face, neck, and chin.

Advantages of SmartLipo™

If you are looking to remove smaller amounts of fat in targeted areas, SmartLipo may be a better choice for you. Many patients prefer it because:

• It uses smaller incisions, with less visible scarring
• The laser seals blood vessels, significantly reducing bleeding
• The laser stimulates the skin and causes it to retract, providing better contouring
• Fat cells are liquefied, making them less uncomfortable to remove
• Shorter recovery time; normal activities can be resumed within two days

Besides being a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience, Dr. Foster is the only certified SmartLipo instructor in the state of Connecticut, possessing a Certificate of Excellence awarded by Cynosure, the developer of SmartLipo technology. Whatever your liposuction needs are, Dr. Foster can help you obtain your goals.

If you have further questions about the various liposuction techniques available, or would like to schedule a consultation, please contact the offices of Dr. Stanley Foster in Hartford, Greenwich, or Waterbury, Connecticut today.

Glastonbury, CT

Greenwich, CT

1389 West Main Street
Waterbury, CT. 06708

888-8CT-LIPO
(888-828-5476)