By James M. Jeffries III, MD
The battle against the bulge can feel like a losing one, especially when diet and exercise fail. Age, lifestyle, genetics and metabolism all play significant roles in how and where individuals store their excess weight. For millions, stubborn fat deposits around the abdomen, chest, thighs, arms, neck and face are the most problematic areas resistant to change.
What is liposuction?
For over 20 years, traditional liposuction has been the go-to procedure to achieve body contouring results. Today, body contouring, or liposuction, remains the number one plastic surgery procedure in America. For those who struggle with excess fat deposits, liposuction can be a successful way to achieve personal body goals. Mayo Clinic defines liposuction not as a weight-loss alternative, but rather a way to treat isolated areas of fat that do not respond to exercise and diet.
Traditional liposuction uses general anesthesia and is more invasive, which contributes to difficult postoperative period as well as painful swelling and bruising. Smartlipo Triplex™ is changing all of that — and with more precise, controlled results, it is quickly becoming the most widely accepted form of liposuction.
What is Smartlipo Triplex?
In the last 20 years there have been significant scientific advances in the field of body contouring. The revolutionary Smartlipo Triplex provides individuals a safe, fast, and precise way to sculpt and mold their body.
It is a lipolysis treatment system supported by eight years of clinical studies. Today, it is one of the most researched laser-assisted lipolysis systems available.
How does it work?
The procedure is performed using a small tube about the size of the tip of a pen, which is inserted under the skin. The laser delivers energy directly to the fat cells through the tube, causing them to rupture. The liquefied fat is then gently suctioned out.
This unique technology safely delivers the optimal blend of three laser wavelengths for better fat removal and enhanced tissue
tightening.
What are the advantages?
During treatment, fat is removed and new collagen is produced resulting in tighter tissue and firmer skin. Another plus is the use of local anesthetic, so the patient is awake during the procedure, leading to a faster, easier recovery. Patients have reported some light bruising, but are able to return to normal activities within a day or two.
Benefits:
- Removes fat deposits
- Results in one treatment
- Less invasive than traditional liposuction for faster recovery
- Local anesthesia and outpatient setting provides cost savings and increased patient safety
- Minimal downtime and discomfort
- Smoothes and tightens skin tissue
Is it right for me?
Smartlipo Triplex is ideal for individuals who wish to sculpt their bodies by getting rid of fat deposits resistant to diet and exercise. Ideal candidates are non-smokers who have maintained a healthy weight for at least six months.
During a single procedure multiple areas can be treated. As a result, several different areas of the body can be targeted at one time. To learn if it is right for you, schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon, who will explain the procedure and answer any questions you may have.
For more information, please contact Board-Certified plastic surgeons, James M. Jeffries III, MD and J. Eric Lomax, MD at 309-674-7546. The Smartlipo Triplex laser-assisted lipolysis procedure is performed at the Peoria Ambulatory Surgery Center. Soderstrom Skin Institute® is an exclusive provider of the Smartlipo Triplex laser assisted lipolysis system in Central Illinois and the Quad Cities. Visit soderstromskininstitute.com to read more about Smartlipo Triplex.
Graphic courtesy of Soderstrom Skin Institute