Are you looking for a body contouring procedure in Greenwich, Connecticut, to eliminate areas of unwanted fat? If so, aesthetic plastic surgeon Dr. Sandra Margoles has options for you.
Traditional liposuction is a safe and effective way to remove unwanted fat deposits from your body. Dr. Margoles has performed the procedure many times with excellent results. However, she is pleased to offer a less invasive alternative to her patients. Smartlipo is a laser liposuction treatment that improves upon traditional liposuction, with a few additional benefits.
To decide which procedure suits your needs, start by meeting with a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Margoles. She can evaluate your cosmetic concerns and your desired results and explain what you can expect. Then, whatever your goals might be, she will help you achieve them.
For a more informed discussion with your plastic surgeon, we always advise researching your options beforehand and learning as much as possible about what liposuction can and cannot do for you.
GREENWICH LIPOSUCTION
Traditional liposuction is an outpatient procedure typically performed while patients are under general anesthesia. Dr. Margoles makes small incisions in the treatment area, through which she will insert a hollow tube called a cannula to remove unwanted fat. She moves the cannula back and forth to break up the fatty tissue, while using suction to eliminate fat bulges or pads.
GREENWICH SMARTLIPO
To eliminate many anesthesia-related complications, it’s possible to perform Smartlipo in Connecticut using local anesthesia. Dr. Margoles makes tiny incisions in the treatment area to insert the Smartlipo cannula. This cannula delivers thermal energy to liquefy the fat cells, making it easier to remove them from the body. The laser also seals off blood vessels, reducing bleeding and stimulating collagen production for tighter skin.
TREATMENT AREAS
Traditional liposuction can treat large body areas such as the abdomen, buttocks, back, legs, and arms. In addition, the cannula used during traditional liposuction is larger than the Smartlipo cannula, so it can reach a more comprehensive treatment area.
Smartlipo uses a smaller cannula and incisions than traditional liposuction. As a result, it is ideal for treating the neck, jawline, underneath the chin, arms, “love handles” around the waist, saddlebags, knees, and male breast area.
RECOVERY
Recovering from traditional liposuction generally takes about a week. Swelling, bruising, and discomfort are common, temporary side effects.
The Smartlipo recovery is much shorter — many patients can resume work and their normal activities within two days of the procedure. In addition, thanks to Smartlipo’s laser technology, there is significantly less bleeding, swelling, and bruising.
RESULTS
Because of the size of the incisions, traditional liposuction is more likely than Smartlipo to cause permanent scarring. Also, traditional liposuction does not have the skin-tightening effect of Smartlipo, so your skin may not contract tightly over your body’s new curves and contours.
You can achieve beautiful results with both procedures. However, you will want to weigh the pros and cons of each before deciding which treatment to get.
EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
For more information about traditional liposuction or Smartlipo, please contact Dr. Sandra Margoles to schedule a consultation. Call our office at (203) 869-2939 or reach out online today.