Smartlipo Presentation by Dr. Steven Fowler of Aloha Surgery - Bariatric Surgeon in Hawaii.
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Transcript of Smartlipo Presentation by Dr. Steven Fowler of Aloha Surgery - Bariatric Surgeon in Hawaii.
Smartlipo Open
Steven Fowler MD
Smartlipo
• What is Smartlipo?
• What can it do?
• What is the procedure like?
Smartlipo
• “laser assisted lipolysis”
• Melting fat with laser energy
• FDA approved 2006
• Advancements in power, selectivity, and safety
Certain Lasers Affect Tissues Differently
Advantage of Adding Wavelengths
Lipolysis, Hemostasis, Tightening
Smartlipo
• Three part procedure:
– First: Make small incision, then numb procedure area with anesthetic fluid
– Second: Pass laser device under the skin to melt the fat cells and minimize bleeding (this part skipped with traditional liposuction)
– Third: Suction the fluid
Smartlipo Advantages
Smartlipo Traditional Liposuction
Procedure Location Office Procedure suite
Pain Management Awake with local Asleep
Tools Thin Larger
Recovery Return to work 2 days Longer
Effectiveness Fat removal, Skin tightening Fat removal
Areas of Use
• Face– Submental area
– Mandibular border
– Malar fat pad
• Upper Body– Arms, Dorsal region
– Gynecomastia
– Lower/Upper Abdomen, Etching
– Hips, Flanks, Love handles
• Lower Body– Saddle bags and thighs
– Buttocks, Pubic region
– Knees
Results- Submental
Results- Mandibular
Results- Arm
Results- Underarm
Results- Gynecomastia
Results- Abdomen
Abdomen- Flank
Results- Outer Thigh
Results- Inner Thigh
Smartlipo Pathway
• Preprocedure:
– Consult and Consent
– Planning
• Order support garment
• Prescriptions
• Transportation
• Time off from work
Smartlipo Pathway
• Day of Procedure
– Pregnancy test
– Medications
– Body photos
– Procedure: (1-3 hours, listening to music, watching movie, watching, sleeping)
• Numbing
• Melting
• Removing
Smartlipo Pathway
• Recovery
– Wear compression garment for two weeks!
– No bathing for two weeks
– Light activity encouraged day after procedure
• Follow Up Appointments
– 2 days after procedure
– 2 weeks after procedure
– 2 months after procedure