December 4, 2007
As seen on KOLN KGIN 10/11 News
Serese Cole reported on December 4, 2007 for Lincoln, Nebraska CBS affiliate KOLN KGIN 10/11 on SmartLipo, which may be safer and gentler than the traditional method and still helps remove areas of unwanted and resistant fat.
For those who have a spot or two does not seem to respond, Smart Lipo may be the solution.
"Here's how he says the procedure works," said Dr. Martin, "we infiltrate a very dilute anesthetic solution into the fatty space that we're treating. Once that's done we'll introduce the entire area with the laser, liquifying the fat disrupting the fat cells so that fat cells are completely destroyed."
Dr. Martin says SmartLipo is safer and gentler than the traditional liposuction procedure.
Dr. Martin, "by doing it with a laser it certainly is a less traumatic procedure, downtime is substantially less, you're not going to typically find problems with bleeding-bruising and so forth. And it doesn't require a general asthetic.
On average, the entire SmartLipo process takes about three hours, but doctors say you can see results immediately.
Patient Lori Hurt said, "When he stood me up right after the procedure he said, "Look at your stomach" and I looked down and I said, "Oh my gosh it's flat!"
Lori is more than happy with the results, and now likes what she sees when she looks in the mirror.
Michael P. Martin, MD
Conveniently located just east of Southpointe Pavillions, SouthPointe Family Physicians Wellness & Aesthetics caters to individuals with active lifestyles who would like cosmetic improvements with little downtime or interruption to their schedule.
Our qualified physician has worked with renowned leaders in the fields of laser aesthetics, non-surgical cosmetic enhancements, Smart Lipo, Silhouette Lift, and more. Training with experts in the fine art of medical aesthetics has brought the cutting edge advances in anti-aging benefits to Lincoln’s own backyard.
It is the competence and skill coupled with enthusiasm for proven results that sets the stage for making SouthPointe Family Physicians, Wellness & Aesthetics a leader in medical aesthetics.
Press Release – July 10, 2007
Lincoln, NE, July 10, 2007 – SouthPointe Family Physicians, P.C Wellness & Aesthetics, a cosmetic medical practice in Lincoln, NE. has announced its acquisition of the newly FDA approved SmartLipo Laser System. This revolutionary advance in liposuction technology allows for the permanent removal of unwanted and exercise resistant fat with little if any “down time.” The procedure is safer and gentler than traditional liposuction and is done in the office with only a local anesthetic. Common areas of treatment include: the abdomen, “love handles”, inner and outer thighs, neck and chin, knees, and upper arms. SmartLipo differs from traditional tumescent liposuction in that SmartLipo uses a small high powered laser to precisely sculpt the area being treated. Traditional liposuction uses high powered suction to indiscriminately rip out fat cells, along with other body tissues such as: nerves, collagen fibers and blood vessels. Additionally, the laser's thermal energy produces a tightening effect on the overlying skin, thus reducing the need for additional invasive surgeries to remove excess skin. The entire procedure takes 1-2 hours to perform, and patients may resume normal activity with the exception of strenuous exercise as early as the same afternoon.
- SmartLipo LaserlipolysisTraditional Liposuction
- Local anesthesia
- Cannula (tube) with laser liquefies fat
- Tighter skin due to collagen
production from
SmartLipo’s thermal energy - Little to no scarring
- No stitches
- Downtime generally 1-2 days
- 2 week compression garment
- Complication rate of less than 1%
- General anesthesia
- Tube with vacuum sucks out fat
- Sagging or loose skin sometimes necessitates
additional
surgical procedures such as face or neck lifts - Scarring
- Stitches
- Downtime – roughly 7 days
- 6 week compression garment
- 10% complications rate
Traditional liposuction is the most commonly performed cosmetic medical procedure in the United States with over 324,000 cases performed each year according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. "SmartLipo is an advanced technology whose precision, gentleness, and safety will allows it to replace traditional tumescent liposuction," says Richard Moore, Medical Director for The Lifestyle Center.
The SmartLipo Laser is manufactured by Cynosure Laser Inc., and is in extremely high demand. This new procedure has been featured in People magazine ("Has Fat Met Its Match?"), and on Good Morning America, the Today Show and Access Hollywood and is quickly becoming the next latest craze among aesthetic medicine and its exponentially increasing population of clientele. SouthPointe Family Physicians, P.C Wellness & Aesthetics will be the first facility in Nebraska to offer this revolutionary procedure.
For additional information on this procedure, before and after photos, and other procedures offered at SouthPointe Family Physicians, P.C Wellness & Aesthetics, the following references have been provided:
Michael Martin, M.D
SouthPointe Family Physicians, P.C Wellness & Aesthetics:
1402-323-8400
www.southpointemedical.com
Cynosure Laser Inc.
800-8862966
www.cynosure.com
