Smart Liposuction

Smart Lipo uses a laser to melt fat cells to liquid to get a "Smoother" result. This one of several laser devices introduced in the last few years. All of these devices are expensive add ons to Liposuction surgery. We have been using a Vaser ultrasond machine to melt the fat for more that 5 years. This is a time tested, safe  device. We have tested all of the lasers and feel the results from the Vaser technology works better in our patients

Smartlipo is a good option for any patient considering body contouring.  It utilizes specific laser energy and select laser wavelengths to target fat melting and also can be used to treat the dermis of skin to promote skin tightening.  The Smartlipo procedure is FDA approved.  Currently, there are several well designed, peer-reviewed scientific publications supporting its skin tightening effects.  Smartlipo is a technique that requires a surgeon have... more

Laser lipolysis, or laser body contouring is one of the alternatives to traditional liposuction. The brand names, like Smart lipo, Cool Lipo, Lipothermie are names of the machines currently available on the market. Overall, all the machines work the same. Some of the use one laser frequency, others use 2 or 3.  However, the main difference is in experience of a person using it.  When patients come in asking about difference between machines, I usually... more

Smart Lipo is one laser liposuction alternative. However, cool lipo is also very effective. Plus, there are a number of other liposuction alternatives using other modalities.

SmartLipo is one brand name of a laser liposuction device that I like. There are others. However, the safety and quality of that treatment is more related to the physician using it than the brand name. SmartLipo is a very good laser; however, as a patient, I would be more interested in knowing the qualifications and experience of the physician using that laser than the actual machine being used.

Smartlipo uses a fiber-optic to deliver laser energy directly to the fat. The fat is then suctioned out through very small suction cannulas which are 2 to 3 mm in size. Different companies make lasers of different wavelengths. I have tried several of the machines and all seem to function in a very similar fashion. I think the result is more dependent on the surgeon performing the procedure than on the particular laser machine used.

These are different methods of laser lipolysis and no doubt you have heard fantastic claims on both. Clearly smart lipo has spend more marketing dollars and this is the most popular. However, the vast majority of plastic surgeons are still reluctant to claim that laser lipolysis is any more beneficial than traditional liposuction techniques at this point in time.