How much does Smart lipo cost?

Seems none of the answers address the question. "How much does Smart Lipo cost?" Since I've been using the Smart Lipo from its' initial FDA approval in Dec. of 2006, having done over 1500 cases of Smart Lipo, seeing the new generations of each Smart Lipo advance I will answer the question on costs. I... more

The cost of Smartlipo or any type of liposuction is determined by the amount of fat to be removed, the body shape of the patient and the areas to be treated.  Smartlipo is generally more expensive per area because it takes longer, but you are avoiding hospital and anesthesia fees, so the price usually... more

The surgical fee for liposuction varies according to body size. By the way SmartLipo and other types of laser assisted liposuction may not be very smart. Many experienced liposuction surgeons do not use lasers since it takes longer, increasing cost, and there is no scientific evidence that lasers provide... more

There are many factors that come into play when having liposuction.  One factor includes whether the surgeon is a board certified surgeon, or even a a surgeon for that matter.  It can also depend on whether liposuction (such as power assisted liposuction or vaser) are going to be performed along with... more

SmartLipo has enjoyed wonderful success from a marketing standpoint.  It is a "hot and  exciting" buzzword among those seeking body contouring. Because of its popularity, many surgeons have purchased or leased SmartLipo equipment in order to meet this demand of the patient population... more

Smartlipo is laser-assisted liposuction.  The Smartlipo MULTIPLEX (MPX) utilizes a blend of 2 laser wavelengths that have different qualities and functions in terms of both fat melting and skin tightening.  I have been performing Smartlipo for over 1  year and the results have been very... more

Hi!   I don't know a single board certified plastic surgeon in Manhattan who uses SmartLipo.  So you can draw your own conclusions.  It does not produce better results and it is more expensive than tumescent liposuction.  In general, avoid any operation tnat has a brand name or a... more

I posted an answer on RealSelf.com 14 months ago, reviewing "Cool Lipo and Smart Lipo from a surgeon's view." In this answer, I reviewed the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery scientific journal article noted in Dr. Brzowski's article, and appreciate his pointing out his take on this as well.... more

Conclusions: No major clinical differences for suction-assisted lipoplasty versus laser-assisted lipoplasty were found. Higher concentrations of free-fatty acids after laser-assisted lipoplasty must alert us to possible hepatic and renal toxicity. (Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 118: 1032, 2006.)

Generally, Smart Lipo costs more than traditional liposuction, as the operating costs are higher. The machine costs $150,000 and the physician passes this cost on to the patient. Most of the surgeons (or non-surgeons) using this technology at this time are not plastic surgeons. This is very concerning to... more