“Laser-based liposuction is a 21st Century technology combining fat removal with skin tightening.”
- Dr. Pratt
Seeing the results of your body contouring procedure can now be done during your consultation. Since The Refine Institute exclusively offers the Vectra 3-D Imaging System, patients can view the changes to their hips, thighs, tummy and buttocks, even before the procedure. Images are shown from multiple angles so you can see a more accurate result of what your body will look like.
Recovery following Smartlipo is similar to the recovery from liposuction, however the process is much faster. While there will be some temporary swelling and potential bruising, you should be able to return to normal activities within a day or two. The laser’s effect on skin tightening can take 6 months to a year to unfold.
Laser Lipolysis, or Smartlipo, is the latest method for fat removal. While lasers have been safely used for years externally for skin tightening, Smartlipo is now the ideal technology for targeting and disrupting fat cells. By using a laser to rapidly dissolve the fat and tighten the surrounding skin, Smartlipo can be used almost anywhere on the body—even difficult areas such as localized pockets resistant to exercise such as the chin, inner and outer thighs, and upper arms. Smartlipo requires a very small incision and minimal downtime. And at The Refine Institute, our wellness counselor is available to work with you to provide a patient-driven, post-operative plan after the procedure to maintain your results.
