Can I use SmartLipo, Vaser or CoolLipo with a Brazilian Butt lift?

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A: Traditional Liposuction is best for Brazilian Butt Lift

By Scott W. Mosser, MD - San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

It is commonly thought that procedures such as these, involving heat, laser, or ultrasound technology is less invasive. That actually may be a misconception. Procedures such as this can, in a sense, be considered more invasive since you are adding heat or laser to the traditional form of liposuction involving... more

A: Vaser or Laser lipolysis before Fat transfer (Braizilian Butt Lift)

By Darryl J. Blinski, MD - Miami Plastic Surgeon

Simply answer NO!!!! Those types of liposuction DESTROY the fat cells so the transfer is a failure from the get go. Only traditional lipo, Syringe Lipo (OH my aching fingers), PAL lipo, or the newer Body Jet lipo can supply viable fat for transfer. Hope this clears things up. Regards Dr. Darryl... more

A: Can I have a Brazilian Butt Lift with VASER or another type of liposuction?

By Armando Soto, MD - Orlando Plastic Surgeon

Hi there- There are two very important points for you to understand... First of all, I would not usually recommend using fat harvested by laser, VASER, waterjet, or power-assisted liposuction for grafting in a Brazilian Butt Lift. These techniques are too traumatic to the fat and might compromise the outcome... more

A: Vaser or Smart Lipo for Brazilian Butt Lift

By Daniel P. Markmann, MD - Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

I actually know of a Plastic Surgeon who has tried these different liposuction techniques to harvest the fat for buttocks augmentation and reports some benefit. But, not much! I would strongly advise against it.

A: Agree with NO

By Steven H. Williams, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

I agree with Dr. Bogdan - With Brazillian butt lifts the goal is to transfer fat from unwanted areas and use it to enhance the profile of the buttocks. The fat that is transferred should be treated so that it will survive. Transferring fat that will die will lead to complications like infection and loss of... more

A: Misconceptions regarding liposuction techniques

By Michael A. Bogdan, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

All liposuction techniques require moving a metal cannula under the skin with vacuum aspiration. At a minimum, this is called Traditional Liposuction. All of the other techniques you mentioned add the delivery of some type of energy below the skin surface (ultrasound - VASER or light SmartLipo &... more

A: Laser Butt Lift?

By Brett S. Kotlus MD, MS - Michigan Oculoplastic surgeon

The branded procedures such as SmartLipo, CoolLipo, and Vaser are modifications of actual liposuction. They are not less invasive, though this is a common misconception. A laser or ultrasound device is used beneath the skin to melt fat prior to suction. Many physicians do attest that fat removal is easier... more