Is Smartlipo the best laser lipo technique?

i havent heard of other procedures from liposuction alternates...other than smart lipo surgery...is it best?

2 answers to “Is Smartlipo the best laser lipo...”

A: Smartlipo

David Shafer, MD

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... more

A: Probably little difference between different methods of laser lipolysis depsite claims

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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... more

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