What is Stubborn Fat?

There is fat; and there is stubborn fat. Ordinary fat respects the rules: you over-indulge, it expands; you cut back, it retreats. Eat less, exercise more and, eventually, you will fit into your jeans again.
Stubborn fat, on the other hand, respects no -one and nothing. This is fat with attitude, resistant to even the most persuasive tactics. You can do all the sit-ups, 7am runs and no-eating-after-8pm you like and still – still – it will bulge out where you least want it.
Stubborn fat can be genetic. It can be the result of pregnancy or middle age or stress. It can make grown women weep in changing rooms; it can affect people’s sex lives; it can induce an irrational phobia of short sleeves. Most of all, it can mess with your head. You tell yourself you a modern woman / man, you know that you are not perfect, nor should you be. Why, then, can the thought of a bathing costume fill you with horror?
In the past the only option for people seeking to remove these extremely frustrating fat deposits was traditional liposuction.
Not any more!

Smartlipo with Vaser Liposelection

FDA approved SmartLipo combined with with Vaser Liposelection is the answer for the removal of these stubborn pockets of fat. Traditional liposuction manually rips and removes fat tissue using power suction. This process removes not only the fat tissue, but also other tissues such as: nerves, blood vessels, and collagen. In addition to the indiscriminate removal of these other essential tissues there are other possible and sometimes common adverse effects including but not limited to: uneven results, sagging loose skin, extreme bruising and swelling, a significantly long recovery period, as well as pain. Furthermore, if the traditional liposuction procedure is performed with general anesthesia, all the risks associated with the anesthesia further increases the risk to you. These days no-one wants an unessential stay in hospital due to the risk of contracting the super-bug MRSA.

The precision, safety, and gentleness provided through VASER and SmartLipo's liquefaction of fat allows for this procedure to be performed under local anesthetic while you are awake but mildly sedated. This is also known as "wide awake lipo," One of the greatest advantages gained through using these gentler methods is that there is little to no downtime for you.

What is SmartLipo?

SmartLipo is the use of a laser to rapidly dissolve (liquefy) fat and tighten the surrounding skin almost anywhere in the body. For more information on SmartLipo Laser Lipolysis Click Here

What is Vaser?

VASER Liposelection isolates solely fat cells and not surrounding tissues. VASER uses ultrasound energy to break up and emulsify the fat, and can remove deeper pockets of fatty tissue beyond the capability of the SmartLipo. For more information on Vaser LipoSelection Click Here

The combination of both technologies together means we can achieve better results for you than if either device was used separately.

Quick, Comfortable Treatment

After a thorough check-up and discussion, our fully qualified and experienced surgeon will numb up the treatment area. You are comfortable and awake throughout the body contouring procedure. A very fine cannula is put under your skin to deliver the Vaser energy which 'melts' the fat cells. Vaser is used to remove stubborn deep pockets of fat while the Smartlipo is used to tighten the skin, thus achieving better results than either device could obtain if used separately.
Most of this fat residue is removed; the remainder is absorbed by your body naturally over a few weeks.

Will a doctor, or a surgeon carry out the procedure?

Our surgeon is very experienced in both the SmartLipo and Vaser liposelection techniques. The best technology is useless unless the surgeon is skilled, experienced, and most of all has a passion for getting you the best result for you. Our surgeon has recently undrergone more advanced training in the U.S. on combining both SmartLipo and Vaser to get the best in body contouring results - he is an Associate Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Physicians and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons.

Amazing Results with no Floppy Skin

Quite often with traditional liposuction you can be left with saggy, floppy skin where the fat has been removed, which means you may have to have another procedure such as a 'tummy tuck' to correct this. But after SmartLipo with Vaser liposuction your skin tightens gradually as your fat disappears, resulting in a smooth, tight body contour with no loose skin.

Safe, Fast Procedure with a Minimal Recovery Period

No hospitalisation is required, there are no major side effects, and recovery is very fast. You can even return to work the day after your treatment if you wish! However you should avoid sports or strenuous exercise for a few days, gradually building up to your previous levels over the following week.

Areas that can be treated include…

Chin, Upper Arms, Back, Stomach, Love Handles, Thighs, Buttocks, Knees, Male chest

Am I suitable for SmartLipo with Vaser Liposuction?

You should have realistic expectations about the procedure’s capabilities. This is for reduction of fatty pockets, it is not a weight reduction procedure, and it is not for the very overweight. While SmartLipo can improve your appearance and self-confidence, it won’t always match your mental ideal, nor will it cause other people to act differently toward you. You will still be you. Before you decide to have SmartLipo with Vaser Lipo, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them fully during your detailed assessment visit. You won't be suitable if you have certain medical conditions such insulin dependent diabetes. If you need to talk to someone to make sure this treatment is suitable for you, call us on 01 2166 778.

Low Cost

Your initial assessment to see if you are suitable for this procedure is free of charge. This extremely safe procedure does not require hospitalisation, so the cost is significantly less than traditional liposuction. The treatment of one area by a surgeon costs €2,900, with €500 reduction off the cost of any additional area treated on the same day.

What is the difference between Traditional Liposuction and Smartlipo with Vaser Liposelection?

 

Old Lipo	SmartLipo with Vaser Liposelection
Almost always under general anaesthesia. (Total unconsciousness)	Safer as only local anaesthesia is used (Numbs only the area for treatment)
A 4-to 6-mm tube (the diameter of a pen shaft) sucks out solid fat resulting in lots of bruising and swelling. You will usually need stitches where this larger tube enters your body	A 1-mm tube (the diameter of a pen tip) fitted with a laser melts fat with little trauma. Due to the tube’s small size, Smartlipo™ is a minimally invasive procedure, requiring no stitches
You can be left with skin depressions and contour irregularities as the surgeon is suctioning out solid fat	The fat has been liquefied /emulsified before removal ensuring a smooth contour with a lot less cellulite
Saggy, floppy skin can remain where the fat has been removed, which means you may have to have another procedure such as a ‘tummy tuck’ to correct this	Your skin tightens gradually as your fat disappears, resulting in a smooth, tight body contour with no loose skin
You will usually need at least 1 night in hospital, with MRSA and such risks this can be undesirable	The procedure takes about an hour per area, and you go home afterwards.
After the anesthesia has worn off, you can feel as if a truck was driven over your body	You can go back to work the next day if you like
Your recovery period can be a week or more	It only feels like the aches and pains that follow a vigorous workout
As well as being much more invasive, traditional Liposuction is more expensive, the average cost is around €9’500	As SmartLipo with Vaser does not require hospitalisation the cost is significantly less than traditional liposuction. The treatment of one area by a surgeon costs €2,900, with €500 reduction off the cost of any additional area treated on the same day

8 Good Reasons why you should choose Us for your SmartLipo with Vaser Procedure

1. We will not compromise on your care and safety. You will receive a thorough assessment, and if we feel that for any reason you are not suitable for the treatment, you will not be receiving this procedure.
2. We are the only Clinic with an Irish based surgeon providing SmartLipo combined with Vaser Liposuction in this country.
3. We are committed to offering you a comprehensive after-care service sadly lacking in other establishments.
4. Other clinics offer either SmartLipo or Vaser by a foreign based surgeon who returns to his own country afterwards, or a GP.
5. We aspirate (suction out) the liquefied fat, this is VITAL to achieve the best result. In our experience if you do not aspirate, you will be disappointed with your result.
6. We only use genuine SmartLipo and Vaser FDA approved equipment for your safety. There is other inferior lipolysis equipment on the market which does not meet the stringent FDA standard.
7. Dundrum Medical Cosmetic Clinic meets the most exacting clinical standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
8. You can be assured of confidential discreet service.




Contact us now for a free assessment by completing the online form on the right or call us on 01-2166778