SPRING NEWSLETTER 2007

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APRIL 1, 2007 SPRING ISSUE

As today's most popular aesthetic surgery, liposuction increased by 63% since 1997. Nearly 500,000 liposuction procedures were performed in the U.S. in 2005 making it the number one cosmetic surgical procedure among both men and women according to the ASAPS.

Dr. Jeffry Schafer, is the first surgeon to offer SmartLipo™ in Southern California. SmartLipo™ is the first and only laser-assisted system to offer a revolutionary and minimally invasive procedure for the removal of fat. This new LaserBody Sculpting™ procedure offers patients less bleeding, bruising, trauma and less post-operative down time with less side effects than traditional liposuction. The laser's energy is delivered directly to the fat cells, causing them to rupture and drain away. The laser energy also interacts with the skin's dermis, resulting in collagen shrinkage.

If you have areas of fat that will not respond to diet and exercise, then you are likely to be a good candidate for SmartLipo™. Patients who are in good health, within 10-20 pounds from their ideal body weight and have realistic expectations, are ideal candidates for this procedure.

Where regular lipo leaves the skin loose or saggy, SmartLipo™ causes coagulation of the tissue leading to skin tightening.

Because general anesthesia is unnecessary, the procedure is very safe when performed under local anesthesia. A mild sedative is used to keep the patient comfortable during the procedure.

First, the fat is targeted and melted with the fiberoptic laser. Then the liquid fat is either drained, or absorbed by the body's lymphatic system and excreted. It also does a better job of evenly removing the fat cells and tightens the skin. Patients go home the same day in a tight fitting compression garment. Most patients return to work within 1-2 days and the results are permanent. The fat cells removed will never grow back.

SmartLipo™ can be performed on any area of the body including those with laxity in the skin which is excellent news for those who weren't good candidates previously.

This FDA approved technology has opened new doors for both surgeons and patients. SmartLipo™ is the first and only method of reducing fat cells by laser assisted lipolysis or Laser Body Sculpting

Dr. Schafer offers complimentary consultations Monday through Friday and there is no obligation to come in and explore your options. If liposuction is something you have been thinking about but were unsure, call us today to schedule an appointment.

With the overwhelming demand for Dr. Schafer's expertise in the area of liposuction and this new fat melting technology, appointments are filling fast.