SmartLipo, also known as laser lipo, is a method of body sculpting that has dual benefits of removing fat while also promoting collagen production to tighten and tone the skin and achieve a more youthful appearance overall. SmartLipo is excellent for treating the jowls, neck, bra rolls, love handles, upper arms, saddlebags, knees and male chest.
Just like regular liposuction, Smartlipo is not a weight loss method, but rather a treatment for reducing unwanted, stubborn fat that does not respond to dieting and exercise. Laser energy is applied through a tiny cannula inserted under the skin. The laser heat is used to effortlessly melt away fat deposits while tightening the skin and stimulating collagen reserves. Once the fat has been released, it is then discarded by the body as waste, or saved for a fat grafting procedure. There are few risks with Smartlipo, and downtime is minimal. Most clients will be able to return to work or play within a few days.
I have struggled with my weight my whole life. No matter how much I worked out I could not get rid of the rolls of extra skin and fat. I turned 40 this year and decided it was time to do this for me. Dr. Pratt and his team were amazing. My recovery time was so fast because of using the drainless procedure. Best decision I've made and I look forward to the improvements I see everyday!
Good candidates are at or near their ideal weight, are non-smokers, and are healthy, both mentally and physically. They have stubborn pockets of fat that won’t budge despite working out at the gym and eating right. All patients should be realistic in their expectations, based on their private Charlotte, NC consultation with Dr. Pratt.
Recuperation from Smart Lipo is swift and manageable. There is very little pain or discomfort, and clients can return home immediately after treatment, going back to work within a few days.
Dr. Pratt has founded his practice on transparency, integrity and compassion. He will never suggest a procedure he doesn’t authentically believe is in your best interest. Dr. Pratt listens carefully during the consultation process to understand your goals for improvement, so he can deliver beautiful, customized results that reflect your best assets while minimizing cosmetic flaws.
After graduating from the University of Florida Medical School, Dr. Pratt entered the field of general surgery, completing his residency at Carolina’s Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. He then embarked on a demanding fellowship in plastic surgery at the world-renowned University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In addition to his work at Bespoke Plastic Surgery, Dr. Pratt is on staff at the Carolina Age Management Institute.
