How much does Smart lipo cost?

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

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

The price for any liposuction will vary depending on the area and the amount of time required to perform the procedure. I perform quite a lot of liposuction, but I do not perform SmartLipo and I have no plans to incorporate this procedure into my practice. I have seen absolutely no published medical studies... 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

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

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.)

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

While SmartLipo is effective for certain isolated areas, it is not designed for more significant liposuction such as for thighs and butt. For these areas, you may not be getting a cost effective solution if you opt for SmartLipo. If you are otherwise in good health and below 200 pounds, you may be a good... more

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

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