SmartLipo is the most innovative advancement in liposuction today! Combining removal of unwanted fat in addition to tightening up loose skin, SmartLipo was approved by the FDA for the removal of fat pockets that have not responded to diet or exercise. The advantages to Smart Lipo include the ability to produce notable results with less recovery time, less swelling, less bruising, and faster return to work. In addition, Smart Lipo has the advantage of being performed under local anesthetic at Dr. Howard’s office, so you can avoid the fear of “being put to sleep!”  Some of the areas which can be successfully addressed by SmartLipo include:

Face

Chin

Cheek

Neck

Sides of Breast

Upper Arms

Pubic Area

Back

Male Breasts

Thighs

Saddles Bags

Hips

Buttocks

Knees

SmartLipo, A Breakthrough Technique!

Lasers have been used in many medical and dental applications for decades.  Laser assisted liposuction focuses on using this same advanced light technology to melt fat away.

SmartLipo at Dr. Howard’s office is usually performed under local anesthesia. The procedure involves the use of very small cannulas (hollow tubes) that contain a laser fiber. The laser fiber is responsible for breaking up the fat cells. At the same time, the laser energy causes the tissue in the treatment area to heat up, thereby improving the appearance of loose skin.  The broken down fat cells are then removed by Dr. Howard through the cannula in a vacuum-like technique.

SmartLipo is usually associated with a limited recovery time. Most all of Dr. Howard’s patients return to work within several days of the procedure. Discomfort can be managed with oral medications and often subsides within a day or two.   

Whatever your purpose is for selecting SmartLipo, Dr. Brian Howard can help you achieve your aesthetic objectives, resulting in an enhanced well being and personal satisfaction.

Smart Lipo Consultations

Smart Lipo and liposuction alternatives will be discussed during the initial consultation at Dr. Howard’s office located in Roswell, Georgia, in the greater Atlanta area. Dr. Brian Howard’s surgical expertise and understanding of aesthetics will determine the best technique suitable for your particular situation.    

Dr. Howard is pleased to invite you to his office in Roswell, Georgia, (Atlanta) to learn more about SmartLipo, laser assisted liposuction. During your consultation, Dr. Howard will review all the information necessary to make an educated decision about SmartLipo, including costs, benefits and risks that are associated with the Smart Lipo procedure.  

Because I am experiencing significant skin tightening with laser lipolysis, my goal is to start adding body etching to some of the liposculpturing procedures.  It will take multiple patients, and time to see early and long term results with this new approach, but early cases are showing nice promise toward this end.

Due to the overwhelming success of laser lipolysis and the addition of skin tightening to the realm of liposculpture procedures, multiple companies have begun to roll out their own versions and varieties of laser lipolysis technology.  At least six companies world wide have either released or are ready to release their versions on this accelerating procedure.

Many types of physicians are getting into the hysteria of cosmetic surgery.  Along with this influx of physician interest comes a wide variety of training backgrounds, experience, and skills.   Make sure your surgeon is well trained and with extensive experience before setting up your surgery day!  Dr. Howard has done thousands of liposuction cases and was one of the first physicians to own the SmartLipo MPX laser lipolysis system in the world. 

This month, the laser lipolysis procedure known as SmartLipo became the top requested and performed procedure in Dr. Howard’s North Fulton Plastic Surgery practice. We are receiving more inquiries regarding the highly effective treatment process. Call the office to find out more about this groundbreaking advancement in body contouring.

As more and more patients opt for laser hair removal, the question of risks becomes more important.  All medical interventions come with risks, and patients need to be aware of these risks in addition of being careful about who they choose to perform this laser procedure on them.  I cannot overemphasize doing your research on what level of training and expertise your laser provider has.  If you wouldn’t allow just anyone to cut your hair, you certainly shouldn’t allow just anyone to fire a medical laser at your body!  Risks of blistering, scarring, temporary or even permanent changes in skin pigmentation, or failure to eradicate the unwanted hair can all result from misuse of these techniques, and even if properly performed.  Do your research, trust your intuition and ask questions!

Great news for the Birmingham, Alabama region! A double-board certified Plastic Surgeon in Atlanta is now performing SmartLipo and laser-lipolysis, so you can be assured that your surgeon is well trained and experienced. Our office is already seeing large numbers of patients from Birmingham and Alabama. Atlanta is a short drive for these patients, who prefer to have the experienced and trained surgeon. Call Kerry at our office to discuss your options!

The introduction of laser-assisted lipolysis has reduced recovery time and bruising, while able to stimulate skin tightening, all with a less aggressive treatment process. A single treatment should result in immediate fat removal, while the skin tightening occurs over several months as a result of collagen and elastin production. Postoperative pain in typically minimal and most patients are able to return to work within one to three days.

The quick recoveries and huge contouring improvements seen with laser lipolysis have made SmartLipo one of the most requested procedures in Dr. Howard’s practice. We are receiving referrals from many of our previously treated patients who are ecstatic with the procedure and are coming back to schedule additional areas to be treated.