A common cosmetic surgery used to improve the contours and appearance of the body is liposuction. This is done to remove fat cells from problem areas of the body such as the abdomen and the thighs. Liposuction was introduced in the 1970’s, required general anesthesia and had a high risk of complications. Now, instead of patients “going under the knife,” they can receive liposuction with a newer, less invasive technique called SmartLipo. SmartLipo is a laser lipo procedure that is FDA cleared to use a laser hand piece to dissolve unwanted fat cells. This is done without general anesthesia while the patient is awake and relaxed in the treatment room.
Dr. Doppelt of Knoxville offers laser lipo for patients who are seeking an alternative way to address their body’s contours. Plastic surgery is not an option for every patient, and SmartLipo is a wonderful method of dissolving the fat cells and reducing the risk of bruising and discomfort. There is much less downtime associated with laser lipo, and Knoxville patients find that they are able to return to work within days of having the treatment.
SmartLipo was introduced in 2007, and Dr. Doppelt is one of the first doctors in the area to offer this treatment. He is experienced in using laser lipo to remove unwanted fat on the body and provide more aesthetically pleasing contours.
Patients must be viable candidates for treatment before undergoing this procedure. Patients seeking laser lipo should be in good overall health and near their ideal weight. Patients who exercise regularly and eat right are the perfect candidates for this procedure. It allows them to address stubborn areas of fat on the body that are not responding to diet and exercise.
Do you live in the Knoxville area? Have you been considering the benefits of liposuction to contour your body and remove unwanted fat deposits? Are you interested in learning more about laser lipo and the advantages it provides over traditional liposuction techniques? If so, now is the time to call Southeastern Dermatology to learn more about laser lipo and the ways it can offer dramatic improvements to your body and self-confidence.
