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Are There Different Types and Quality of Smartlipo Laser Machines?

asked 2 years ago by P101 in london
Latest answer by Steven L. Ringler, MD
Question viewed 606 times
Tags: comparison, machine

I want to have Smartlipo with aspiration on my abs and flanks: Are there different types of laser used for Smartlipo, and if so is there a difference between them and are some more effective than others?

i.e. which brand of laser machine and strength of laser produces the best results for abs & flanks not taking into account he skill of the surgeon?

4 answers to Are There Different Types and Quality of Smartlipo Laser Machines?

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SmartLipo. Why?

Your question states that you want to have SmartLipo on your abs and flanks. Presumably you are intending to have fat removed from the subcutaneous tissues of the abdomen and flanks, for which SmartLipo is but one technique. I agree with others that have made the point that the surgeon at the end of the liposuction cannula is far more important than the energy or tip at the tip of the cannula. When was the last time you asked your tailor or mechanic to use a specific brand or type of... more
Nick Slenkovich, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon
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There are different types and quality of laser Liposuction Machines

You have 2 variables to deal with: The Doctor and the Machine. The doctor: investigate what type of doctor this is performing the procedure, their experience not only in this technique but also in their Liposuction training . Ther are several laser devices on the market. The physics of different wavelengths and biology of how they interact with the tissue are both beyond what we would expect a patient to know. SmartLipo and MPX and trade names of the Cynosure Corporation. These are the... more
Barry E. DiBernardo, MD

Montclair Plastic Surgeon
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Several SmartLipo Options

There are currently three types of SmartLipo devices on the market in the United States. The original SmartLipo was limited to a single wavelength which provided heat to melt the fat prior to being removed through liposuction. The second generation, SmartLipo MPX, was a dual wavelength device with added power and safety features built in to reduce unintentional overheating of the tissue. The latest device, SmartLipo Triplex, was released in November of 2009. It... more
Steven L. Ringler, MD

Grand Rapids Plastic Surgeon

www.stevenringlermd.com

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It is impossible to not take into account the skill of the surgeon.

Asking which machine is best for this is like asking which Ferrari is best in the hands of an eight year old. Even the best machine can lead to absolutely disastrous consequences if placed in the hands of an unskilled and unworthy physician. The problem even becomes more compounded when you put a powerful laser in the hands of a newly minted 'cosmetic surgeon' whose only qualifications were the ability to pay the requisite money to purchase it. To answer your question, however, there... more
Joel Schlessinger, MD

Omaha Dermatologist

www.LovelySkin.com

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