Liposuction, Liposelection, Liposculpture - what's the difference?!

What is the difference between all of these types of lipo: Liposuction, Liposelection, Liposculpture? What type works the best?

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A: Help! I don't understand all of the liposuction machines and techniques???

Armando Soto, MD

Tumescent liposuction, VASER Lipo, Smart Lipo, Cool lipo, Pro Lipo, Slim Lipo, Water Jet lipo...   What does this all mean? If I don't get Smart lipo does that mean I'm dumb? If my surgeon recommends Slim Lipo does that mean he/she isn't a "Pro"? It truly is a ridiculous situation we have come... more

A: Liposuction, Liposelection, etc.

Samir Shureih, MD

The first was suction-assisted liposuction, then Ultrsound liposuction and Tumescent liposuction. All these are different techniques of suction-assisted liposuction. Ultrasound liposuction uses ultrasound to disolve fat the suction the disolved fat Tumescent liposuction infuses large volume of fluid... more

A: The skinny on Lipo

J. Vicente P. Poblete, MD

The basic procedure is LIPOSUCTION -- removing fat with the aid of a suction device. Since its introduction, liposuction has undergone many advances. The original procedure is the simultaneous mechanical breaking down of fat together with suctioning using a tube attached to a vacuum device (aspirator)... more

A: Liposuction, Liposuclpture, Liposelection etc etc

Peter A. Aldea, MD

With apologies to Genesis - Chapter 1. First, there was SAL - Suction assisted Lipoplasty and the Plastic surgeons looked at what they had done, and it was good they liked it and shortened it to Liposuction and then to Lipo. Evening came and then morning--that was the first stage. Then, came the invention of... more

A: Definition of Liposuction, Liposculpture, Liposelection

Michael A. Jazayeri, MD

The difference between liposuction, lipo-sculpture and lipo-selection is the same as the difference between wine and alcoholic grape beverage! These words are simply marketing terms and are synonymous.

A: Difference between liposuction, liposelection, liposculpture, is arbitrary

Ricardo Rodriguez, MD

Don't focus on the tools the surgeon offers, focus instead on his results. Ask to see pictures. Ask to see pictures of cases similar to yours. Well trained plastic surgeons keep a photographic record of their results. Check out the blog post for an approach to liposuction of the flanks that could be called... more

A: Liposuction FAQ

Sam M Sukkar, MD

With all of the gimmicky terms used to describe liposuction, it is no wonder that there is so much confusion to the layperson interested in this procedure. Despite all of the misinformation and confusion, there are actually more commonalities with the techniques than differences. All of the techniques require... more

A: All are liposuction, but liposculpture implies a refined technique

Brooke R. Seckel, MD

I agree that all of the terms are basically liposuction. I also agree that the terms liposelection and liposculpture are used as marketing terms. I do use the term liposculpture to refer to lower volume more refined liposuction to change the contour of body areas in people who are not overweight , are fit, and... more

A: Liposuction, liposelection, vaser, slim lipo, smart lipo, liposculpting

Lauren Greenberg, MD

Marketing and trickery. It shouldn't be part of medicine and plastic surgery, but it is.  Many "plastic surgeons" are not trained as surgeons at all.  But that is part of another answer on what to look for in a doctor. Ultrasonic and laser use energy to melt fat.  They do so in... more

A: It is all liposuction.

Sanjay Grover, MD

All of these terms are used for marketing.  Some prefer to use liposuction, liposculpture, microliposuction, liposelection etc.  Medicine, like many other things, is also a business and plastic surgeons will use different terms to help 'market' their technique.  Ultimately, the result will... more

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