The doctors’ practice is the only one in Virginia to offer Smartlipo MPX™, a minimally invasive procedure that uses a high-power laser to eliminate fat cells in areas such as under the chin, neck or jaw line or in the abdomen, arms, thighs and knees.
The FDA-approved treatment uses a paperclip-thin cannula (or tube) that is inserted into the skin. A laser inside the tube sends dual wavelengths of energy to fat cells, causing them to drain away. This also results in tighter skin, and less bruising and swelling than other techniques.
The procedure is designed for areas that don’t respond to diet or exercise. It works best in small areas of the neck, jaw, arms, abdomen, inner and outer thighs and knees. The ideal candidate is in good health and of normal body weight.
Smartlipo MPX™ is less extensive than traditional liposuction and involves a shorter recovery period. The procedure can be performed in the doctor’s office with local anesthesia. Patients can return to normal activities in a couple of days and resume strenuous exercise after two weeks recovery.
Results can be seen within a week, and improvements in contour and skin tightening can continue for up to six months.
Plastic Surgery Services of Fredericksburg also performs traditional liposuction, the most common surgical cosmetic procedure among men and women in the United States last year, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.