Tampa SmartLipo Surgery

Laser Lipo Procedures in Tampa, FL

Frequently used in dental procedures, lasik eye surgery, reconstructive and cosmetic procedures, laser technology is a cutting-edge and highly effective method that is utilized to significantly improve the safety and efficiency of many surgical techniques. Laser technology is precise and safe and functions by creating a powerful light beam which can be adjusted to the necessary frequency range that will achieve the most optimal results for the particular procedure.

SmartLipo is one of the fastest growing options available in cosmetic body contouring today. This advanced technology differs from traditional liposuction in a few different ways, some of which may make it more appealing to certain patients. In conventional liposuction procedures, patients were typically administered general anesthesia and remained unconscious throughout the course of the procedure. With newer techniques like SmartLipo however, only local numbing agents are required so that patients can remain awake and conscious of what's going on and communicate any discomfort or concerns to the physician. Local anesthesia is much safer than general anesthesia. With general anesthesia, patients are put asleep and immobilized, putting them at an increased risk for blood clots occurring in the legs. In addition, surgeons who use general anesthesia in their liposuction procedures also tend to use larger suction cannulas that are more aggressive and cause more tissue trauma. This typically results in increased bleeding and bruising, which then translates to more soreness and a longer recovery time. With SmartLipo, the patient is able to walk out of the clinic after treatment and recovery from this gentler, less invasive form of liposuction usually just takes a day or two with only mild discomfort.

In his Tampa SmartLipo procedures, Dr. Su employs a carefully calibrated laser to liquefy fat deposits via the top layers of the patient's skin. This process works by rupturing the affected fat cells and converting them into an oily, liquefied substance which is then suctioned out through a tiny incision made in the skin. An added benefit of Tampa SmartLipo is its unique ability to tighten the skin of patients with mildly lax skin, further enhancing the final results. However, it should be noted that these skin tightening effects vary considerably from patient to patient and depend somewhat on the health and quality of the patient's skin. As a general rule, the younger the skin the more elastic it is, and elastic skin tends to render better skin tightening results than loose, thin skin. The most optimal skin tightening results using SmartLipo technology are typically seen in smaller areas like the chin, neck and male breast region.

There have been a number of new laser assisted lipo technologies introduced on the plastic surgery market in recent years and there is still disagreement among physicians as to just how beneficial fat melting using the SmartLipo laser actually is. However, Dr. Su likes to incorporate SmartLipo technology in his liposuction procedures when patients have mild loose skin due to the favorable results it can achieve in such cases. What matters most, regardless of the technology being used, is the surgeon performing the procedure. Ultimately, it comes down to the training, experience and artistic skill of your liposuction surgeon. Since Dr. Su only performs liposuction procedures in his practice, he has been able to finely hone his craft over the years, making him one of Tampa's and the nation's most trusted liposuction surgeons. Complete our online form today to schedule a uniquely personalized consultation to discuss your aesthetic goals with Dr. Su and find out if Tampa SmartLipo surgery is right for you.