| SMARTLIPO AND LASER BODY SCULPTING | TRADITIONAL LIPOSUCTION | |||||
| Anesthesia | Only local anesthetic is used - Patient is alert and awake | General or IV Sedation - Patient is unconscious | ||||
| Recovery | Easy and brief. Most patients can go back to work in a day or two | Patients often cannot go back to work for 1-4 weeks | ||||
| Bruising | Minimal to no bruising because small, fine instruments gently remove emulsified fat | Moderate to severe due to arger instrument use to remove chunks of fatty tissue | ||||
| Scars | Very small incisions | Larger incisions to allow use of more aggressive suction | ||||
| Risks | Very low rate of complications because of the AWAKE liposculpture technique | More significant complications are possible with general anesthesia | ||||
| Outcome | Smooth results with increased skin retraction and tightening | Use of larger instruments can lead to more contour and skin irregularities | ||||
| Compression Garment | Worn for 2 week minimum with best results when worn 4-5 weeks | Worn several weeks to 8 weeks | ||||
| Procedure Location | Performed in our medical office | Hospital or Specialty Surgical Center | ||||
| Cost | Less than traditional liposuction | Generally higher due to use of general anesthesia and larger facilities charges | ||||