SmartLipo at Southern Surgical Arts

Southern Surgical Arts in North Georgia and the Chattanooga area features Double-Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeon, Carey Nease, MD.  Dr. Nease uses the latest technology and an artistic approach to reshaping your figure.  Whether you have unwanted areas of fat or need help returning back to the days before having children, Dr. Nease can help you with SmartLipo, laser-assisted liposuction.

What is SmartLipo?

SmartLipo is laser-assisted liposuction in which a very small cannula, or tube, approximately 1.0 mm to 2.0 mm in diameter containing a laser fiber is inserted into the skin. The cannula is moved back and forth delivering the laser's energy to the fat cells, causing them to rupture and easily drain away. The laser energy also interacts with the dermis it resulting in collagen shrinkage. Due to the cannula's small size, Smartlipo™ is a minimally invasive procedure and can be performed under local anesthesia. The laser causes small blood vessels to coagulate immediately on contact, resulting in less bleeding, swelling and bruising, - and a quicker recovery time than conventional liposuction. Because general anesthesia is unnecessary, the procedure is very safe with only minimal side effects. 

Abdomen - The Most Popular Area

The most commonly treated area for Smartlipo is the abdomen. A bulging midsection can affect women and men, young and old alike. And that accumulated fat is considered the toughest to tame. But what diet and exercise can’t change, Smartlipo can transform in just one treatment.

Smartlipo removes fat located just below the skin to reveal the muscles underneath. And the procedure’s tightening effect through coagulation makes the end result even better.

Whether it was pregnancy, aging or nature that gave you a less-than-optimal midsection, Smartlipo can help.

The Benefits of SmartLipo, laser-assisted liposuction

• Removes fat from the upper and lower abdomen, waist, sides and back
• Trims inches from inner and outer thighs, knees and buttocks, as well as under arms and at the bra line
• No general anesthetic needed
• Minimal scarring
• Minimal downtime
• Slims your waist

How Does It Work?

If you’re seeking a cutting-edge, highly effective method to significantly improve the safety and efficiency of many surgical techniques, then laser body sculpting technology is definitely the technique you’ll want to consider. Routinely used in dental procedures, lasik eye surgery, reconstructive work and cosmetic procedures—including liposuction—laser technology is what sets SmartLipo apart from its competition.  Click here to learn more about SmartLipo technology from Cynosure.

The word “laser” is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Precise and safe, today’s medical-grade lasers work by creating a powerful light beam that is adjusted to a specific frequency range.
 

Is SmartLipo Right for You?

Almost anyone can be a good candidate for SmartLipo. In general, the ideal candidate: (1) is in good health, exercises regularly, is within 25 lbs. of his or her ideal weight; (2) has one or more areas of local body fat deposits that have responded poorly to diet and exercise; and (3) is bothered by these fatty areas, and is motivated to get rid of them permanently.

Dr. Nease and the staff at Southern Surgical Arts will review the benefits and risks during your consultation visit. We will assess whether you are a good candidate with respect to your medical health, and clarify what SmartLipo could do for you.
 

Technology at Southern Surgical Arts

SmartLipo uses the latest advancements in cosmetic surgery technology, which provide a safer, quicker and cost-effective method.

Pioneered in Europe, the SmartLipo procedure is the first laser-assisted liposuction procedure. SmartLipo was approved by the FDA in November of 2006 and has quickly been labeled the cutting edge procedure in cosmetic surgery.  

According to SmartLipo’s manufacturer, Cynosure, the SmartLipo system has quickly become one of the most successful liposuction procedures in the cosmetic surgery field for its use of cutting-edge technology.   Click here to learn more about SmartLipo from the maker of SmartLipo technology, Cynosure.
 

Dr. Nease and SmartLipo

Dr. Nease and Southern Surgical Arts are the first in North Georgia and the Chattanooga area to offer SmartLipo.  "The laser technology allows me to achieve better results with skin tightening, easier fat removal, less bruising, less pain, quicker recovery and usually with local anesthesia and light sedation.  Most people can go back to work within a few days.  I am really excited to offer SmartLipo's cutting edge technology to my patients."

Commitment to Surgical Artistry

Dr. Nease specializes in artistic cosmetic surgery, natural enhancements with minimal downtime and minimal scarring using the latest technology available in the following procedures:  Face & Neck Lifts, Laser Assisted Face Lifts, Eye & Brow Lifts, Rhinoplasty & Nose Reshaping, Breast Augmentation, Breast Lifts & Reductions, SmartLipo, Liposculpture & Laser Body Sculpting, Tummy Tucks, Brazilian Butt Lifts, and Mommy Makeovers.

State-of-the-Art Surgery Center

Southern Surgical Arts is a fully accredited (AAAHC) and the most advanced cosmetic surgery center in North Georgia and the Chattanooga area.  We offer two convenient locations in Calhoun and Dalton with a third office coming soon in 2010 in beautiful downtown Chattanooga.

SmartLipo Body Consultations

Consultations for SmartLipo are complimentary at Southern Surgical Arts with Dr. Nease.  For more information or to make an appointment, please call 706-629-8622, 706-279-1313 or 423-266-3331.

Be sure to check out Dr. Nease's photo gallery for before and after pictures of SmartLipo!

For more information, click here for Cynosure's website: