Liposuction, Liposculpture & Lipotransfer
Tumescent Liposuction with SmartLipo™ MPX Dual Wave Laser
Dr.Burke is the first surgeon in Michigan to offer the SmartLipo™ MPX Dual Wavelength Laser System for Fat Removal and Skin Tightening.
The most recent and exciting development in liposuction surgery is the introduction of laser-assisted liposuction called SmartLipo™ MPX. Although new to the United States, the SmartLipo™ MPX laser’s technology was used and tested in Europe, Asia and South America for several years.
Many of you read about this new laser-assisted liposuction device in People Magazine when it was FDA approved in November of 2006. The SmartLipo™ MPX laser system utilizes a tiny laser fiber that is inserted through the fat layer and liquefies fat cells, resulting in gentler and more efficient fat removal. One exciting aspect of SmartLipo™ MPX is its ability to stimulate new collagen production by creating a controlled heating directly under the skin. This causes the skin to contract in areas that have previously been difficult to treat such as the neck, arms, medial thighs, and knees.
Dr. Burke combines the SmartLipo™ MPX dual wave Laser system with tumescent liposuction where necessary to help “sculpt” or recontour the body, removing unwanted subcutaneous fat from specific areas including the abdomen, love handles, neck and cheeks, upper arms, hips, and knees. Your fit in clothes and shape improve as stubborn fat deposits, resistant to diet and exercise are removed.
Smart Lipo Laser Assisted Liposculpture is combined with minimal incision surgery to treat excess male breast development ( gynecomastia).
The SmartLipo™ MPX Laser assisted procedures for localized areas may be done under local anesthesia alone. Conscious sedation is available for more multiple regions, depending on your needs. Recovery is usually rapid.
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Who is a Candidate
- If you have excess subcutaneous fat, which is resistant to diet and exercise.
- If you wish to change the contours of your body, and neck (under the chin), cheeks, upper arms and armpits, abdomen, love handles, saddle bags, upper legs, inner thighs, and medial knees.
- If you are of near normal weight and desire contour changes. This procedure is not a substitute for weight loss. Cellulite will not be cured by liposuction.
- Improved techniques now allow larger amounts of fat removal. Liposculpture can be useful in heavier persons as well.
Intended Result
- Improvement in the contour and proportion of the treated areas.
- A more flattering figure or physique, in or out of clothing.
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Procedure Description
- The procedure is done on an outpatient basis.
- Conscious sedation is usually used for comfort and safety.
- Large volumes of fluid are infused into the area to be treated to help liquefy the fat. Small suction tubes (cannulas) are inserted through very short incisions placed in inconspicuous locations near fat deposits and excess fat is removed.
Recuperation and Healing
- The patient goes home with a compression garment (or tape) covering the treated areas. Compression for the first 6 weeks is necessary for maximum aesthetic results. You will be given a compression garment to wear.
- Initial discomfort is usually controlled with oral medications.
- Bruising and swelling usually subside in 2-4 weeks. The final result takes shape over 3-6 months.
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Other Options
- Additional procedures that may enhance the result are tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), breast reduction, thigh lift, and arm lift (brachioplasty).
Note
- The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can only be determined at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare.
