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At botonics, we operate under the highest ethical standards aiming to give all our clients a frank and honest assessment of what a treatment entails and what results you can expect. We prefer to under-promise and over-deliver to our clients rather than disappoint them.
Where can I have SmartLipo treatment?
In London and Nottingham. You can have a consultation with a botonics doctor at any of our clinics, but SmartLipo needs to be done in specially configured facilities.
What areas can be treated with SmartLipo?
SmartLipo can be used to improve virtually any pocket of fat that is resistant to diet and exercise. This includes areas traditional Liposuction could not treat, such as the backs of the arms, the inner thighs, the upper part of the abdomen and small pockets on the face or neck. SmartLipo is able to treat these areas because it is minimally invasive and less traumatic, so the delicate nerves and blood vessels undergo significantly less trauma.
Can SmartLipo be used to treat fat deposits under the eyes?
No. Surgery or mesotherapy injections are the only solution to fat deposits under the eyes.
What will happen during SmartLipo treatment?
A micro-incision is made to allow the 1mm flexible, optic fibre to be inserted under the skin into the fat pocket to be treated. A laser (hence the term laser lipolysis) is then sent through the optic fibre, guided round the trouble spots where it destroys fat cells while leaving all the other healthy cells intact. The laser then fires 10,000 pulses per second at three different spectrums. The first pulse melts the fat cell, the second pulse seals the blood vessels to minimise bleeding and the final pulse stimulates collagen to tighten and tone the skin. Contrast this with traditional Liposuction which effectively scrapes the fat using a 3-6mm metal cannula leaving a visible scar, subcutaneous hollows, internal bleeding and loose skin.
Does SmartLipo treatment hurt?
The level of discomfort experienced by our clients ranges from moderate to virtually painless. Your botonics doctor will anaesthetise the surface of your skin at the entry area, then inject an anaesthetic into the fat layer that will be treated. Those clients that have experienced resistance to local anaesthetics (e.g. when having dental work) may experience a similar resistance to the local anaesthetic we use for SmartLipo treatment. The laser acts on the fat cells without affecting the nerve endings, so discomfort is significantly reduced relative to Liposuction. Some clients describe the sensation as tugging, scraping or a sensation of pressure.
How long does SmartLipo treatment take?
Since it is minimally invasive and done under a local anaesthetic, SmartLipo treatment usually takes less than an hour per area treated. We ask clients to allow anywhere from one and half to three hours from arrival time at the clinic until they are on their way home. You are awake during the entire process and all you will feel is some tugging and pressure as your botonics doctor sculpts the fat melting laser around the treated area.
When can I have SmartLipo treatment?
For the convenience of our clients, we offer evening and weekend appointments, including Sundays, so you don't have to take any time off of work. A time best for you can be confirmed at your free SmartLipo consultation.
What happens to the fat melted by SmartLipo?
It is absorbed and eliminated naturally by your body. The walls of the fat cells are melted by the laser lipolysis and they are converted into a thick, oily liquid that the body absorbs and eliminates naturally through your lymphatic and blood systems over the subsequent few weeks. Traditional Liposuction scrapes the fat and vacuums it out, leaving subcutaneous hollows and loose skin.
How quickly can I return to work after SmartLipo?
While we advise clients to not have any commitment for a couple of days after treatment, many clients actually return to work the day after SmartLipo treatment. In fact, some clients have returned directly to work after SmartLipo treatment provided they remain relatively sedentary. One area that requires a bit more recuperation is treatment of the knees since the compression bandage somewhat impairs mobility.
What ages can be treated with SmartLipo?
All ages can be treated. Provided you are reasonably healthy, age is really no restriction. People aged 18 – 80 have benefited from SmartLipo. Good results depend more on your level of physical activity, health and skin tone than biological age.
Is there any reason I could not be treated with SmartLipo?
Yes. You need to be in generally good health, ideally carry out regular exercise, have good eating habits and your weight should not exceed 25% of your ideal weight. Your blood, heart, liver and kidneys should be free from any disorders and your should not be taking any anticoagulants or be diabetic. You should not be taking steroids or anti-inflammatory medications for more than a few days. Your full medical history will be discussed with your botonics doctor during your consultation to confirm that you're suitable for SmartLipo treatment.
Will I be put to sleep during the SmartLipo treatment?
No. A local anaesthetic is injected to the target area. You remain awake from beginning to end.
How long will I need to be in bandages after SmartLipo?
You will need to wear support garments or bandages for about 5 - 7 days after SmartLipo treatment. Traditional Liposuction ruptures veins creating haematomas (blood clots) that require compression bandages to be worn for four weeks or more. This is highly inconvenient for the client. SmartLipo seals the veins through laser pulses, virtually eliminating haematomas and the need for compression bandages. Bruising and swelling is also significantly reduced under SmartLipo treatment.
How quickly will I see results after SmartLipo treatment?
Results will take four months to be fully visible. Unlike traditional Liposuction, nothing is vacuumed from the treated area so there is little immediate sign that you’ve had treatment. Immediately after SmartLipo treatment, you will be a bit swollen from the anaesthetic and trauma to the fat cells. This will go away in 24 - 48 hours after SmartLipo. Since the fat cells are melted and converted into a thick, oily liquid, your body will absorb and eliminate this through natural metabolic processes over a period of several weeks after SmartLipo. To your friends, family and colleagues, it will appear as though you’re loosing weight through diet and exercise.
How much of a scar will I be left with after SmartLipo?
Nearly invisible or no scar. The 1mm fibre optic laser is about the same size as a needle used to take blood. If you’ve given blood before you may have been left with a small scar, but most likely there is no scarring whatsoever.
Will I be left with loose skin after SmartLipo treatment?
No. One of the great advantages of SmartLipo is that the laser actually stimulates the cells that produce collagen and elastin fibres, tightening and toning the skin from the inside. Traditional Liposuction leaves subcutaneous hollows and a feeling of loose or baggy skin since it scrapes and vacuums out fat cells. SmartLipo melts cells so there are no hollows. In fact, we have done a large number of corrective SmartLipo procedures to clients who have been left with uneven or rippling skin following Liposuction.
Is SmartLipo a treatment for obesity?
No. Both SmartLipo and traditional Liposuction are not appropriate for significant weight loss. Diet and exercise are the best approach to treat obesity.
Is the fat removal permanent following SmartLipo?
Yes. Your body will not produce any new fat cells to replace the ones melted by SmartLipo. However, you still need to maintain a healthy diet since excess calories will result in a swelling of other remaining fat cells in the body. This is why SmartLipo is a treatment for isolated pockets of fat rather than a treatment for obesity.
Can I be treated with SmartLipo on the same day as my consulation?
No. Though SmartLipo is minimally invasive and low risk, it is still a serious medical treatment and we require our clients to consider all the alternatives and risks before proceeding. If both you and your botonics doctor are happy to proceed following your consultation, your SmartLipo treatment can be booked in for the next available slot after your consultation.
Can I receive SmartLipo at any botonics clinic?
No. We currently only offer SmartLipo at our clinics in Nottingham and London Golders Green. However, you can receive your SmartLipo consultation with a botonics doctor at any of our partner Clinic locations.
Can SmartLipo treatments be repeated?
Yes. Unlike traditional Liposuction, the same area can be treated in successive sessions. In fact, when larger areas of fat need to be addressed, a course of SmartLipo treatments is likely the best option to sculpt the final result. You must wait four months to see the full affect of your treatment after which additional treatments to the same are possible. Your botonics doctor can discuss the best course of treatment for you.
Is SmartLipo new technology?
No. SmartLipo has been used to successfully treat thousands of clients worldwide since 2000. It is new to the UK having been introduced in late 2006. We were among the first to offer the treatment and are still one of the most experienced in the country.
Do I have to visit a hospital for SmartLipo?
No. SmartLipo treatments are undertaken at our botonics clinic in Golders Green. It is a private and discrete doctors surgery.
Is SmartLipo called anything else?
SmartLipo is also referred to as laser lipolysis, laser lipo or LipoSmart. All these terms refer to the same technology and treatment.
Can I have SmartLipo if I have an under active thyroid?
Provided your hormone levels are stabilised by medication then yes you can still have SmartLipo treatment.
Where can I have a SmartLipo consultation?
You can have a SmartLipo consultation with a botonics Practitioner at any one of our growing network of premium spa and beauty Clinic partners across greater London.
How much does SmartLipo cost?
Much less than traditional Liposuction. The exact cost will depend on the extent of the treatment. Most people find that a single SmartLipo session is all they need. If a large volume or several areas need SmartLipo, a multi-session treatment course and pricing plan tailored to your specific needs can be designed during your botonics consultation. Financing is available for SmartLipo treatments.
Are there any hidden extras in the SmartLipo treatment?
The only potential extra costs for you could be a short course of antibiotics and optional slip on support garments. Otherwise, the price quoted to you by botonics includes the consultation, SmartLipo treatment, clinical photographs, all follow up visits and all applicable taxes.
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