Elisa Cortez asked:


Something that many women become frustrated with is the amount of fat they see accumulating in various areas of their body. This fat can be because of a genetic predisposition, but at the same time it can be due to various dietary choices. For example, a person who has a tendency to eat foods that are high in fat will notice this happening to them because the body can only process so much of the fat.

So, various people have decided that it might be a good idea to get a procedure that is known as SmartLipo done. SmartLipo is a procedure in which lasers target the fat molecules in at specific location. The heat of the lasers then liquefy the fat, which is drained out through small incisions that have been made in the area.

If you are a person who is interested in having SmartLipo done, it is very important that you understand who is and who is not considered a good candidate for this procedure. The ideal candidate is someone who is already at a healthy weight, but at the same time has some noticeable extra fat. Conversely, a person who is significantly overweight will not be able to have this procedure until they lose some weight first.

The SmartLipo procedure itself takes about two to three hours to complete, and it is usually done under a local anesthetic. The patient will experience some minor discomfort after the procedure, but will be able to resume a regular work schedule within a couple of weeks.