VASER Liposelection vs liposuction or laser lipo

All modern liposuction methods use a swelling (Tumescent) fluid solution to reduce bleeding and increase accuracy in liposuction. Where VASER liposelection and SmartLipo differ is in the way they treat the fat before it is removed by vacuum. In the case of various lasers, they literally destroy fat by heating... more

Vaser liposelection uses ultrasound energy to melt the fat prior to suctioning, while laser assisted liposuction (such as Smart Lipo or Slim Lipo) uses different types of lasers (such as ND yAG for Smart Lipo) to melt the fat. All these options may produce better skin tightening than traditional liposuction.

Anyone who reads a magazine, listens to the radio, and watches TV is being inundated with information about the latest and greatest technique of liposuction. Without knowing much about the different claims, it would seem that each year the technology is being completely reinvented. I thought it might be... more

Ultrasound assisted liposuction came out in the 1990's.  There were potential problems with the earlier equipment (burns, nerve issues, etc) and many plastic surgeons, myself included, were reluctant to use it.  Sound Surgical, a Colorado company, completely redesigned their equipment from the ground... more