Is Smartlipo Safe for Dark Skin?

Smartlipo is Safe for All Skin Types

Regardless of ethnicity or skin type, studies have shown that laser liposuction procedures do not cause changes in skin pigmentation¹ or increase the possibility of complications, including thermal burn injuries to the skin². This includes Smartlipo procedures.

At WIFH, we have performed over 10,000 Smartlipo procedures. Our patients represent 52 different countries from around the world, all with unique skin types, and we have treated them all safely with exceptional results.

Citations

1. Reynaud J., Skibinski M., Wassmer B., Rochon P., Mordon S., (2009). Lipolysis using a 980-nm diode laser: a retrospective analysis of 534 procedures. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2009 Jan; 33(1):28-36.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18972152

2. Ali, Y., (2018). Laser-assisted Lipolysis Burn Safety: Proposed Detailed Parameters with Assessment of Their Efficacy and Safety. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open. 2018 Oct 3; 6(10)e1934.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30534493

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