CRYOLIPOSUCTION

Cryoliposuction is a mini-liposuction invented by Dr. SmarritoThis procedure allows for the removal of between 200 and 500 ml of fat from a localized area. It is essentially a mini-liposuction assisted by cold. The cold provides local anesthesia and also ensures greater post-operative comfort. 

All areas of the body can be treated with cryoliposuction. The most common area for cryoliposuction treatment is the abdomen. Often, with age, a bulge appears in the area below the navel.

This area can be perfectly treated in a single cryoliposuction session. This is the most frequent request for cryoliposuction.

It is entirely possible to have several cryoliposuction sessions to improve the figure.

On the other hand, from a time and investment point of view, it is often more favorable, if it is a question of doing several areas such as the stomach, thighs, inner thighs, saddlebags, knees and love handles, to carry out a classic liposuction, or even a high definition liposuction.

Typically, the procedure lasts about 2 hours and you can leave Dr.'s clinic immediately after treatment. SmarritoThere is usually little pain syndrome, thanks to the cold and also to the prescribed painkillers.

In most cases, it's not necessary to stop exercising, and it's possible to continue normal activities. Bruising may occur, depending on the individual. It's generally three times less pronounced than with traditional liposuction or mini-liposuction performed without cold therapy.

In a series of over 100 cases, studied prospectively by Dr. SmarritoHe experienced no classic complications from liposuction.

Yes. Cryolipolysis is a different procedure. For cryolipolysis, we apply a bell-shaped handpiece to the area to be treated, then cold is applied, usually to around -10 degrees Celsius, for one hour. This method targets fat cells (adipocytes) that have difficulty regenerating.

A reduction in volume of approximately 18% can be observed after four months, according to published studies. However, even with multiple cryolipolysis sessions, it is not possible to achieve the same results as with cryoliposuction or liposuction.

Indeed, the major difference compared to cryolipolysis is that cryoliposuction combines the two methods, on the one hand the impact of cold but also the aspiration of fat from the area, which allows for the removal of significant volumes and a result identical to a real liposuction, unlike cryolipolysis.

Strictly speaking, there is no ideal age. Good physical condition and the absence of serious medical conditions are prerequisites. Since this is a local anesthetic procedure, any heart conditions or significant medical pathologies must be reported to the doctor. However, cryoliposuction cannot be performed while taking anticoagulants or blood-thinning medication. A medical examination and a review of your medical history will be required by the doctor in any case. Smarrito during the first consultation.

The most favorable age for undergoing the procedure remains between 20 and 50. There are variations depending on the patient's sex and body shape. Cryoliposuction, for example, is particularly well-suited to athletes who don't need liposuction but simply want to get rid of a localized, unsightly bulge. However, one of the important factors is to be informed about skin quality and the expected appearance of the skin after the procedure.

Most of the time, after cryoliposuction, the skin redrapes itself. Because the volume of fat removed is moderate, there are generally no ripples or folds to target after cryoliposuction. If folds, ripples, or skin irregularities are present before the procedure, they will not be corrected by cryoliposuction.

However, to improve them gradually, it may be beneficial to combine cryoliposuction with Morpheus 8 sessions, which can be performed on an outpatient basis in the office, simply under anesthesia with a cream. In significant cases of skin laxity, Dr. Smarrito will prefer to recommend a localized abdominoplasty rather than cryoliposuction, which ultimately only acts on the volume of fat.

In most cases, there are no irregularities. However, as with any liposuction procedure, this phenomenon remains possible. Irregularities can always be corrected with touch-ups, by adding fat to a notched area or by performing a very localized re-aspiration with a syringe on an area that retains volume.

The analysis of this phenomenon is always done between 3 and 6 months after the procedure because, even though cryoliposuction is a gentle technique, edema appears after the procedure and will take a few weeks to resolve.

In most cases, no break from sports is required. A simple abdominal binder with Velcro closure can be worn, which is sufficient for post-operative support to reduce reactive edema following surgery in the area.

In fact, there are no special aftercare requirements; it's possible to shower the same evening as the procedure. The micro-cannula insertion point is a small puncture, 3 mm in diameter; simply disinfect it after showering.

However, we advise patients to apply a moisturizing or emollient cream to the treated area to promote skin retraction. A simple elastic compression bandage can be applied for a few weeks to control swelling, which is usually very mild.

Yes. Dr. Smarrito Having invented cryoliposuction and holding the patent, the company wanted to make the procedure affordable. This was partly because it treats small, localized areas, but also to make it accessible to a less affluent clientele. Thus, on average, cryoliposuction is half the price of traditional liposuction under general anesthesia. It is also less expensive than mini-liposuction under local anesthesia. Ultimately, even though the cost of a localized cryolipolysis session is lower than that of a full cryoliposuction, the need for multiple sessions results in a significant overall cost. Indeed, cryolipolysis is generally two to three times more expensive than liposuction because it requires treating multiple areas and multiple sessions. Furthermore, from a financial perspective, cryolipolysis is less cost-effective since, for the same initial investment, the results are less impressive.

Yes. Dr. Smarrito has protected the process, as well as the brand name. You will not find this name on the internet or in forums, except through fraudulent misappropriation. Dr. Smarrito wanted to protect this invention so that it could be taught to qualified doctors. Many surgeons worldwide use cryoliposuction, particularly in the United States, France, Australia, and Greece, and we receive testimonials expressing gratitude for the logic, simplicity, and effectiveness of this method.

The doctor. SmarritoThe first articles on cryoliposuction were published in 2018, after more than two years of performing the technique. Hundreds of patients have since undergone the procedure, with a very high satisfaction rate and no complications reported. Furthermore, cryoliposuction was presented at the IMCAS congress, the world's largest congress for cosmetic surgery, where the audience hailed it as the best idea of ​​the congress and a major innovation for the daily practice of attending physicians. This method has been published in various peer-reviewed scientific journals, such as the Annals of Plastic Surgery.