Explain the process of the SmartLipo procedure for Walnut Creek patients
Fat deposits can be stubborn, regardless of how closely you follow your
diet and exercise program. It can be difficult to address the fat
deposits, which is why many patients consider treatments such as
liposuction to improve these areas. However, many patients find that
there are more advantages to treatments such as the SmartLipo procedure.
Walnut Creek’s The Skin and Laser Treatment Institute offers SmartLipo
treatments to target areas of stubborn fat on the body, in areas such as
the tummy, back, neck, and thighs.
SmartLipo is an FDA-approved treatment that can reduce the
amount of fat in certain areas of the body. It does so in a much less
invasive way than traditional liposuction. Using a laser, it breaks down
the fat and provides results that improve over several months after the
initial treatment. It is more affordable than plastic surgery, and
carries less risks and disadvantages.
SmartLipo is done under local anesthesia. Patients are made
comfortable and small incisions are made for the tube that is inserted
into the area to break up the fat deposits. Depending on the area being
treated, the whole process takes an hour or two. It is an outpatient
treatment that requires little downtime.
Recovery time is next to nothing. Unlike traditional
liposuction, patients only experience one or two days of downtime. The
area is bandaged for approximately two weeks, but patients are able to
go about their lives without the procedure affecting their lifestyle.
This is a wonderful benefit to having SmartLipo done versus traditional
invasive surgery. It also reduces the risks of bruising and infection,
making it a better alternative in the long run for results and the
patient’s health and wellbeing after the procedure.
Dr. Christine Lee of The Skin and Laser Treatment Institute
offers a number of laser treatments and dermatological services for
patients who want to improve their appearance as well as their
self-esteem. Learning more about SmartLipo is as easy as calling her
practice and scheduling a consultation appointment and examination to
determine candidacy for this service.
Dr. Min-Wei Christine Lee
Dr. Christine Lee is a Board-certified Dermatologist with sub-specialties in laser surgery, cosmetic surgery, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, facial plastic reconstruction, and dermatologic surgery. She leads The Skin And Laser Treatment Institute as its Director and serves as Clinical Faculty for the Department of Dermatologic Surgery at the University of California San Francisco. Patients travel from across the globe for her expertise, and Dr. Lee has trained thousands of stateside and international doctors.
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