Smartlipo Triplex® & Traditional Liposuction at Fox & Schingo Plastic Surgery
Do you have stubborn pockets of fat don't always respond to your healthy eating and exercise? Liposuction is designed to remove your localized fat deposits and create a smoother, more balanced body contour. At Fox & Schingo Plastic Surgery in Latham, NY, Dr. Patricia Fox and Dr. Victor Schingo offer both Smartlipo Triplex® laser-assisted liposuction performed in our office and traditional liposuction performed under general anesthesia at Ellis Medicine. During your consultation, we will recommend the technique that best fits your goals, the treatment area, and the amount of fat being removed.
Smartlipo Triplex Laser Assisted Liposuction
Liposuction is ideal for healthy adults who are close to their goal weight but struggle with stubborn fat that won't go away despite diet and exercise. Common treatment areas include:
- Abdomen and waist
- Love handles (flanks)
- Hips
- Thighs
- Back
- Chin and neck
- Bra line
- Buttocks
Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure. Instead, it is a body contouring procedure designed to improve shape and proportion by permanently removing fat cells from targeted areas.
Is Liposuction done in the hospital or office?
Smartlipo Triplex is an advanced laser-assisted liposuction procedure that combines fat removal with skin tightening. It is performed in our office using local anesthesia (numbing the area).
During the procedure, the doctor uses a tiny laser fiber is inserted through a very small incision. The laser energy gently liquefies fat while sealing small blood vessels, making fat removal less traumatic than traditional liposuction. They then remove the liquefied fat with a small suction cannula.
One of the biggest advantages of Smartlipo Triplex is that the laser stimulates collagen production, which helps tighten your skin as it heals. This can reduce the appearance of loose skin after fat removal and often gives you a smoother contour.
Since no anesthesia is involved, Smartlipo is used for smaller areas and quick treatments.
are there any Trade Offs with liposuction?
- Minimally invasive procedure
- Performed in our office
- Smaller incisions
- Less bruising and swelling
- Skin tightening benefits
- Faster recovery for many patients
- Permanent removal of treated fat cells
Treatment time varies depending on the number of areas treated but typically takes 1 to 3 hours.
what are the Risks of Liposuction
If you require a larger-volume fat removal or are combining procedures, we also perform traditional liposuction under general anesthesia at Ellis Medicine.
Traditional liposuction may be recommended when you combine your liposuction with:
- Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
- Arm lift (brachioplasty)
- Thigh lift
- Body contouring after weight loss
During your consultation, your surgeon will determine whether Smartlipo Triplex or traditional liposuction is the better option for achieving your desired results.
Recovery After Liposuction
Recovery depends on the amount of fat removed and the areas treated.
Most patients can expect:
- Mild bruising and swelling
- Compression garments worn for approximately 3 to 4 weeks
- Return to desk work and light activities within 1 to 3 days after smaller procedures
- Walking encouraged immediately after surgery
- Return to exercise in approximately 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the extent of treatment
Swelling gradually improves over several weeks, with final body contour continuing to refine over the following months.
Risks of Liposuction
As with any surgical procedure, liposuction carries potential risks. These may include bruising, swelling, temporary numbness, contour irregularities, bleeding, infection, fluid accumulation, and reactions to anesthesia.
Dr. Fox and Dr. Schingo will discuss the benefits, risks, expected recovery, and whether liposuction is appropriate for your individual goals during your consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the fat permanently removed?
Yes. The fat cells removed during liposuction are permanently eliminated. However, maintaining your results requires a healthy lifestyle, as remaining fat cells can still enlarge with weight gain.
Does Smartlipo tighten loose skin?
Smartlipo Triplex stimulates collagen production, which can improve mild to moderate skin laxity. If you have significant loose skin, you may benefit more from procedures such as a tummy tuck, arm lift, or thigh lift.
Will I have scars?
Only very small incisions are required for liposuction. These typically heal well and become minimally noticeable over time.
Can liposuction be combined with other procedures?
Yes. Liposuction is commonly combined with tummy tuck surgery, breast procedures, body lifts, arm lifts, thigh lifts, and other body contouring procedures to achieve more comprehensive results.
Liposuction in the Capital District
Whether you are interested in the convenience of Smartlipo Triplex laser-assisted liposuction performed in our office or require traditional liposuction under general anesthesia, the experienced surgeons at Fox & Schingo Plastic Surgery provide personalized treatment plans designed to safely achieve natural-looking body contouring results for patients throughout Latham, Albany, Troy, Saratoga Springs, and the greater Capital District.
