SmartLipo Liposuction Specialist in Philadelphia, PA

SmartLipo is laser-assisted liposuction (LAL), the tiny laser is inserted into the fat and used to heat and liquify the tissue while sealing the small blood vessels present in the area. The fat can be removed gently in this state, causing less trauma, pain, bruising, and swelling. 

Tumescent liposuction is a procedure that is different from traditional liposuction, as it does not involve an overnight stay at a hospital for you to recover. Utilizing tiny microcannulas reduces the risks of irregularities that are caused by larger cannulas. With the help of laser assistance that heats the fat and aids in easier removal of the tissues, combined it creates a procedure that has a quicker recovery time.

The amount of fat that can be removed with liposuction will often depend on the person. The amount removed is often measured by volume. Some practices will remove up to 5000 ml or the equivalent of 5 liters. That can be as much as 11 pounds of fat. If you compare that to something common, like soda bottles that is 2 and a half 2-liter bottles.

Not everyone will have this much fat that they want to remove. It will depend on the contours of the body and the desired proportions you want to achieve. It will also depend on the condition of your skin. A good liposuction surgeon will make sure that you have good skin elasticity so the skin will retract after the fat is removed. If this isn’t done, you may end up with excess sagging skin after the procedure.

Stubborn fat that doesn’t respond to diet and exercise can be removed with liposuction. Liposuction, like most other aesthetic treatments, is not often covered by insurance. If you want to have this procedure done to improve your appearance, your insurance company most likely will not cover the cost. If the procedure is done because of an underlying health condition, they just might. You will need to contact your insurance provider to find out what they will and will not cover.

The cost of liposuction is not a simple, single figure but rather a dynamic calculation determined by several critical variables related to both the procedure itself and the specialized care required. The most significant factor is the surgical complexity; procedures involving multiple, large areas—such as combining the abdomen, flanks, and inner thighs—will naturally require more time under sedation and greater surgical effort than treating a single, small area like the submental region (under the chin). This scale directly impacts two major components of the final price: the surgeon’s fee, which reflects the expertise and duration of the procedure, and the anesthesia fee, which is dependent on the type of anesthesia used and the total time the patient is in the operating suite.

SmartLipo is a procedure that can be combined with other aesthetic procedures and is quite versatile. SmartLipo can remove small or large areas of fat and if you have multiple areas to address, SmartLipo is often the better choice as it gives faster results. SmartLipo is less traumatic than traditional liposuction because SmartLipo uses laser technology to help liquify the fat before it is removed. SmartLipo also has a quicker recovery, with most patients retuning to work in a few days. SmartLipo is also performed while the patient is awake, so it allows the patient to avoid extra anesthesia fees and side effects.

At the Center for SmartLipo & Plastic Surgery in Langhorne and Philadelphia, our approach to fat removal is defined by the advanced SmartLipo™ Liposuction technology, expertly wielded by our specialist, Dr. Durvi Patel, MD. Dr. Patel, who has performed over 1500 procedures, focuses on providing patients with a safer, more precise alternative to traditional surgery.

SmartLipo is a laser-assisted technique that uses specialized thermal energy to first liquefy fat cells before they are gently suctioned away. This key difference results in less trauma, reduced bruising, and quicker recovery than conventional liposuction. Crucially, the laser simultaneously stimulates collagen production, giving the treatment the unique benefit of skin tightening. If you are looking to remove stubborn fat pockets from your abdomen, hips, or thighs and achieve a smoother, firmer contour, Dr. Patel and our team are committed to providing you with superior results.

Center for SmartLipo & Plastic Surgery provides liposuction to help you get rid of unwanted fat and can help you get the aesthetic look you desire. Contact us to find out how liposuction can help you achieve your aesthetic goals. We serve patients from Langhorne PA, Philadelphia PA, Newtown PA, Levittown PA, Bensalem PA, Yardley PA and surrounding areas and the Bucks County region.