What Body Contouring Can Do For You

Laser liposuction is a breakthrough technology that addresses the need for body contouring. But in spite of its benefits, laser liposuction is not for people who only want to loss massive amounts of weight. Besides, liposuction in general is not a magical solution for those who are overweight but don't even workout or diet. The procedure, however, is best AFTER a significant weight loss. Individuals who have experienced major weight loss would often discover that their skin is sagging due to lack of elasticity. The skin nornally conforms to the body's contour. But since their skin has been severely stretched for a long period of time, it is now unable to adjust to the reduced body size. After weight loss, body contouring can help improve the shape and tone of the tissue that supports fat and skin. It is also useful in removing sagging skin after surgically done weight reduction. After a significant weight loss, the upper arms may appear loose; the breasts may sag; the skin in the abdominal area may fold around the sides; buttocks and thighs may appear like hanging pockets of skin. Aside from being unsightly, sagging skin can lead to several problems. For one, it could affect the person's mobility. It could also lead to hygiene problems. Rashes and other sores may occur due to excessive skin-on-skin contact. This condition could also have a negative effect on a person's self-image. This where a procedure like SmartLipo comes in. The procedures typically done to correct sagging skin include an arm lift, which improves the skin under the upper arm. The lower body lift, on the other hand, takes care of any sagging in the abdominal area and buttocks while the thigh lift procedure targets the inner, outside and mid thigh areas. SmartLipo provides optimal results for both fat removal and skin firming. With SmartLipo, body contouring is achieved as a fiber optic laser targets the areas of body with fat deposits. The fat is then liquefied before being suctioned away. The process doesn't leave any excess or sagging skin because the laser helps tighten the skin in the treated areas. SmartLipo is a treatment performed using local anesthesia. This provides less downtime since there's no need to recover from general anesthesia. Depending on the area of the body to be treated, the procedure is usually done in less than an hour. Safe and effective, the procedure is done on focused areas with excess fat like the abdomen, waist, thighs, hips, arms, and male breast. It can be performed alone or together with other types of cosmetic surgery procedures. As the treated area recovers, skin tightening becomes quite noticeable because new layers of skin will start to form. The firming process may develop for up to six months after the procedure. Generally, you are a good candidate for SmartLipo if you have tried and failed to remove those bulges through diet and exercise; you have areas of localized fat deposits that appear disproportionate to the rest of your body; and you are only slightly overweight. But you may still want to contact a highly skilled qualified surgeon who offers SmartLipo to get to know more about the procedure.