Is Laser Lipolysis a Better Option?

This is a good question.  First, you have to understand that laser lipolysis,because it is an in office procedure, can be performed by physicians that do not have the same training and background as board certified plastic surgeons.  In addition in not having the years of training,these physicians cannot discuss with you alternatives that may be better for you such as tummy tucks if you are considering abdominal lipo or facelifts if you are considering neck lipo.
I do think that the laser does add an element of skin tightening in some cases.  I do like it in my practice.  But I agree with one of the answers below that the surgeon is more important than the tool, therefore if you are considering laser lipo, you should still go and see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.

At this point in time it is really very difficult to answer this question with any certainty. Althught the use of lasers is very exciting and impressive, it may add very little benefit to fat extraction. Furthermore the claims of greater skin contraction is anectodal and unproven.
Laser fibers are small and in instances where alot of fat needs to be extracted, it can take considerably longer time. Questions remain on whether the fat should be suctioned after exposure to the laser energy.
I tend to see paitents that have had the procedure and are dissatisfied with the results and so I am reluctant to advocate this technology at this point in time.