SmartLipo, ultrasonic lipo, etc

Theodore Katz, MD answers: Smart Lipo vs Ultrasound Lipo?

Which between Smart Lipo and Ultrasound Lipo produces better results? Do both firm and tighten once the fat is taken out? Are both done with local anesthesia? What is the recovery time like for each procedure?


Theodore Katz, MD
4 months ago

The laser assisted devices for liposculpture (SmartLipo, ProLipo, Cool Lipo, etc), ultrasonic liposuction, tumescent, etc, are just tools.  In the hands of an experienced plastic surgeon with body contouring experience you should be able to get the same results in most cases.  It is up to the surgeon to decide what will achieve your goals and expectations and to pick the tool that works best for him/her.  Laser assisted liposculpture and ultrasonic do have some skin tightening benefits.  The ultrasonic may be more uncomfortable, but is better for larger volume liposuction.

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