What Is Smartlipo?
Smartlipo is a laser lipolysis treatment that usually yields exciting outcomes for those wanting to eliminate fat cells from problem areas without undergoing traditional liposuction. Minimally-invasive Smartlipo is designed to help individuals uncover a slimmer face, neck, arms, stomach, and thighs when fitness and diet alone don't seem to work. Contact Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, AL to schedule a consultation with one of our plastic surgeons.
How Is Smartlipo Performed?
Smartlipo, like regular liposuction, still requires the use of a cannula (fat cell suctioning device) and incisions. However, because of the innovative lipolysis technology, both the incisions and cannula are much smaller than those of a normal liposuction.
During the surgery, we will pass the laser handpiece back and forth under the skin. As the fat cells come into contact with the beams of the laser, they will swell and liquefy, making them easier to suck up. The laser technology additionally encourages collagen production, which will help tighten and tone the skin during recovery.
What Are the Benefits of Smartlipo?
Smartlipo results in several great advantages over traditional liposuction, including:
- Could reduce the appearance of cellulite
- Utilizes smaller incisions, so there is minor scarring
- Less invasive alternative to standard liposuction
- Properly sheds unwanted fat tissue
- Increases collagen generation
- Slims and contours the body
- Strengthens and tightens skin
- Recovery time is quick
- Addresses a variety of areas
- Gentler than regular liposuction
- Enhancements are long-lasting
Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery Reviews
All went great and I am pleased with Dr. Gunn and his staff - Scheduled for Tummy Tuck May 3, 2019. 5’10” 146 pounds. Very active but too much lose skin from 2 pregnancies with the highest weight gain of 39 pounds. I had 3 consults and all physicians agreed that tummy tuck will be required to give me the results thatI want.Updated on 28 Apr 2019:Before pictures Updated on 29 Apr 2019:More before pictures Updated on 6 May 2019:All went great and I am pleased with Dr. Gunn and his staff! I will post pictures soon. They are difficult to get due to the way I have to stand. But I can say I am very pleased!Updated on 7 May 2019:Swelling but getting better.now only taking pain pill at night.Tylenol during day. Still sleeping in recliner. Updated on 10 May 2019:I am getting better every day. Had drain removed yesterday. Found out I wasn’t wearing my binder tight enough.Updated on 10 May 2019:Updated on 20 May 2019:All is going great! Still swollen but each day is better Updated on 21 May 2019:Will see MD tomorrow to have stitches outUpdated on 31 May 2019:Every day is better. Still have swelling but I can see a difference. I am wearing silicone tape during day for 12 or more hours. At night I apply vitamin E oil.Updated on 7 Jun 2019:All is going very well. Still swollen in afternoons. Updated on 7 Jun 2019:Before and after at 5 weeksUpdated on 7 Jun 2019:Updated on 7 Jun 2019:Updated on 7 Jun 2019:Before and after 5 weeks Updated on 7 Jun 2019:Updated on 14 Jun 2019:Better and better. Still have swelling Updated on 22 Jun 2019:I am still wearing my compression garment most all day. I also wear my binder at times. I walked 7 miles while on vacation and swelled more after. I am getting my energy back every day.Updated on 22 Jun 2019:So excited!Updated on 22 Jun 2019:More picsUpdated on 22 Jun 2019:I have had a hard time getting m pictures added today. Please forgive me! But I am so pleased with the results that I just had to add.Updated on 12 Jul 2019:Hang in there people! You can do it!Updated on 16 Aug 2019:My experience with Dr. Gunn and his staff! I m back in yoga, walking, jogging, and work outs! Updated on 1 Sep 2019:It’s been almost 4 months and it has flown by. Very pleased. I still wear my silicone tape frequently to help with scarring. Updated on 17 Nov 2019:What can be done to fix? I am 6 months post op. I have had this area all along but seems worse now. Any suggestions? Can the surgeon go in my belly button and fix it without a full redo? Rest of my tummy tuck looks great.Updated on 10 Dec 2019:December 6 I had a umbilical revision and smart lipo to fine tune my results. Updated on 4 Sep 2020:Here are the ink pictures after my belly button revision. I am very pleased.
Over the last year I have lost some excess weight through diet and exercise. Despite my extremely active exercise program I was still unable to lose specific pockets of body fat. Also, due to the weight loss, my face had lost fat and was looking aged, to include sunken eyes and deep smile lines. After coming to the realization that more exercise would not get rid of the body fat and more dieting only resulted in increased fat loss from my face, I decided to see a plastic surgeon. Based on multiple recommendations and outstanding experiences by friends, family and co-workers, I chose to see Dr. Hedden. During my consultation, Dr. Hedden explained what needed to be done. He was extremely professional and informative. Just a couple of months later I underwent SmartLipo to my abdomen and flanks, fat transfer to my lips, cheeks, smile lines and under my eyes. I also had my tummmy tuck scar revised and Dysport injected into my forehead and crow's feet. It was so nice to go to the surgery center in Dr. Hedden's building. The staff was so nice and took such good care of me. I can't say enough how much I appreciate their part in my care. My results were absolutely incredible! Dr. Hedden exceeded every expectation I had!
I am 28 year of age single mother living in Birmingham, Alabama. I am a nurse. I have always had a few problem areas on my hips that I just could not get to go away. I then saw some ads for smart liposuction. I did my research and found a few doctors in Birmingham, Alabama that performed the procedure. A few were not even plastic surgeons and had their dogs in the office, just did not seem safe. Then a friend of mine told me to check out Dr. Hedden. I am so happy she did. They were so nice. The whole office was just so helpful. I had the surgery at their surgery center and was there for about 2 hours. It was performed under local anesthetic and did not hurt at all. I have to admit I was very nervous that it was going to hurt but it did not, it was so easy. I was back to work the next day and had no signs of bruising. I look great! I still cannot believe it did not hurt. I should have had it done even earlier. It was so worth it and very inexpensive. I do believe my outcome was so good because I choose the right doctor. Do your research! Make sure they are a plastic surgeon and of course no dogs in the office. :)
I had breast augmentation and Smartlipo to my inner and outer thighs. I am 34 years old and wanted lipo for many years. I went for my consultation in August. I knew immediately that I wanted both procedures and Dr. Hedden to be the one to do them. I was the first surgery of the day. I was very nervous but excited. Dr. Hedden came in the room and we discussed a lot of things. Dr. Hedden was wonderful! I trusted his knowledge and experience, and went with 450cc. He was right! I would have been very disappointed with 350cc to 375cc. It has only been a little over four months since my surgery, but I can tell you it has changed my life! I look so much better in my clothes. I have a lot more confidence. I am so glad that I did it! This is one of the best things I have ever done for myself and worth it.
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A Smarter Way to Lipo
Smartlipo offers a minimally invasive solution to remove stubborn fat and sculpt a more toned physique. The experienced team at Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery provides customized Smartlipo treatments with minimal downtime compared to traditional liposuction. For more information on Smartlipo in Birmingham, AL, contact our office today to schedule a consultation.