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Laser Lipolysis (SmartLipo) compared with Traditional Liposuction
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SmartLipo |
Liposuction |
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Administration |
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Cost |
£1500-£3750 |
£3000-£12000 |
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Treatment by |
Cosmetic Physician/Surgeon |
Surgeon |
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Consultation fee |
Included in cost |
May be included |
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Treatment on Same Day |
Available |
No |
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Treatment
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Treatment Time |
1-2 hours |
1-2 hours |
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Surgical Invasiveness |
Minimal |
More invasive |
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Needle |
1 mm fibre optic laser |
3-6 mm cannula |
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Anaesthetic |
Local |
General |
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Fat Cells |
Lysed, vacuumed, and absorbed |
Vacuumed |
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Blood Loss |
Minimal |
May be substantial |
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Obesity Treatment |
No. Modest fat deposits
only. |
Yes |
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Repeatable |
Yes |
No |
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After Treatment
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Recovery time |
0-2 days |
3-10 days |
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Pain Level |
Minimal or mild |
Moderate or severe |
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Compression garment |
2-7 days |
Several weeks |
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Bruising |
None or very little |
Moderate or severe |
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Swelling |
Very little |
Moderate or severe |
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Results fully visible |
3 – 4 months |
Up to 3 months |
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Skin tone |
Skin tightened by Laser |
Skin may sag afterwards |
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Permanent fat removal |
Yes |
Yes |
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Scarring |
Tiny |
Usually small |
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Infection
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Rare |
More common |
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