NOTICE: Please note that the following post should be read by those already in shape and are of decent weight and size. Smart Lipo is a body sculpting procedure and is not appropriate for those who are grossly overweight or obese.

Smart Lipo

If you, like me, are satisified with your body as a whole but think you could do with some minor body sculpting to get that awesome physique,  did you know that there is a very advanced method of doing so that is far superior than traditional liposuction? Nothing wrong with making a few minor tweaks to get it roaring perfect! After all, why look good when you could look FABULOUS….

SMART LIPO

Traditional liposuction is not the answer for those who are already fit or are of normal weight and size as traditional lipo namely addresses those who are overweight or obese.  Enter Smart Lipo! I first heard about this procedure early last year and was grossly intringued by it as I had a few minor issues I wanted to address of my own:  I eat very well, train 5 days a week, combining cardio and resistance training, drink up to 3 liters of water a day and was looking great. However, being the perfectionist that I am, I wanted to body sculpt my legs just a tad more and no matter what I did exercise wise, I could not get my legs to have that streamlined look I SO wanted, namely in the outer thigh area and the calves. My legs have always been muscular you see…Some women would kill to have my legs, and likewise, I would kill to have theirs….typical case of “the grass is always greener” I guess.

It is a very minimally invasive procedure, with far fewer complications to traditional lipo, recovery time was a lot shorter and the cost was only a fraction of its cousin. This fat removal procedure works by inserting a tiny candula into the flesh whereby a high energy laser beam makes contact with fatty tissue, causing it to break down immediately and liquify. This liquified fat is then either sucked out or depending on the surgeon, allowed to be excreted naturally by your body over time. No general anaesthesia is adminstered, you are awake the whole time, bruising is very minimal and you can even resume work that very  same day.

This procedure is excellent for anyone wanting to sculpt their body a bit more or to remove small stubborn pockets of fat (I reiterate that if you are seriously overweight or obese, then traditional lipo is a better option).

I have had an excellent experience with Smart Lipo.  I had this procedure done in June 2008 and the whole thing only took less than an hour (hence the nickname “The Lunch Hour Lipo”). The areas treated were the outer thighs and on inner calves. The treated areas were numbed and I was awake the whole time, talking and even cracking jokes with the surgeon as he moved around me. Immediately following the procedure, I was fitted with a tight body compression garment that was to be my home for the next ten days. It was a bit uncomfortable at times as it was June after all but I stuck with it and wore it religiously every day, taking it off only when showering.

Some women complained about the pain, as though they’d been hit by a truck.  However I had NO pain whatsoever apart from tightness around the areas treated and I even took the tube home straight after the procedure. 3 days later, I was back at the gym (albeit taking it lightly).

The results were visible even after day 2, as shown here in my following set of transitional photos (as this is a collection of private photos, only members can view them. To become a member, click here to register):

I hadn’t taken “before” pictures before the procedure but did come across some modelling test photos I had done 6 months prior so have used those instead for comparison and have posed in the same manner as best as I could to show you the difference .  The first picture was taken just after 2 days. I whipped off the compression garment momentarily to take photos as I was keen to see what difference I could see (sorry, a “before” shot is not available).

The compression garment was worn for 10 days straight after which I took it off (and burnt it! Hallelujah!!!) and promptly took photos. The results were definitely remarkable…judge for yourself:

Before and after (10 days post-procedure)

Post 10 days

I recommend this procedure to anyone who already has got the body they want but want to perfect it even more or those who struggle to get rid of those very stubborn areas of fat that just won’t go away. Smart Lipo is also very efficient for the removal of small areas of fat such as back fat, double chins and knee fat. Again I reiterate that this procedure works best on those who are of decent weight and size already and that if you are grossly overweight or obese, traditional lipo would be a preferred route for you.

I loved the results! However I also believe that I had worked hard in the 6 months prior to getting Smart Lipo done and followed a well-balanced diet and this has contributed to the success as well.  It has been a year since I had it done and with my continued training and healthy eating, my legs are in the best shape they’ve ever been, toned and muscular.

Benefits of Smart Lipo:

• Minimally invasive
• Virtually scarless and minimal bruising
• Local anesthesia administered
• Short recovery time (you can resume work that very same day)
• Good for treating small areas of fat
• Beneficial for those who are already in shape

xoxo