Laser vs Smart Lipo for arm Liposuction?

What is the difference between Laser Lipo and Smart Lipo? Is Smart Lipo or Laser Lipo suitable for arm Liposuction?

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9 answers to “Laser vs Smart Lipo for arm Liposuction?”

A: Laser liposuction uses tiny laser fibers to melt fat and tighten skin

By Brooke R. Seckel, MD - Boston Plastic Surgeon

Smartlipo is one of several laser liposuction techniques. The arms are a very visible, small area with many vital structures. Liposuction of the arms requires small cannulas, delicate technique and good skin tightening for a good result. Large cannulae and agressive technique in the arms can cause unsightly... more

A: Liposuction of the arms.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! 1) Smartlipo is a type of laser liposuction. There is no scientific evidence that any of these is an improvement. I personally think it is just a lot of marketing. 2) We get great results in the arms with tumescent liposuction using tiny cannulas.

A: Smart Lipo is one form of laser liposuction

By W. Tracy Hankins, MD - Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

There are now numerous lasers on the market for use in conjunction with traditional blunt cannula liposuction. Newer generation lasers are more targeted for fat cells and offer more potential for improvement in liposuction results, in my opinion. Any surgeon who perfroms a lot of liposuction will... more

A: Slimlipo is more effective for those with loose skin

By Lisa B. Cassileth, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

I've tried VASER, Smartlipo, and Slimlipo on patients, and I think the Slimlipo is more effective at tightening skin. The heat damage created by the liposuction appears to cause internal retraction and produces a skin shrinking effect, whereas liposuction alone usually creates cavities within the fat that... more

A: Any type of liposuction would be fine.

By Toby G. Mayer, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

It is not the type of liposuction that is the question. Choose a doctor with a lot of experience and remember that it is what he leaves behind that counts.

A: Arm Liposuctions

By David Hansen, MD - Beverly Hills Dermatologic surgeon

Smart lipo is a form of laser liposuction. It seems that several laser companies now are all trying to get in the liposuction field and the results are fine but no better than tumescent lipo with the micro canulas which is the safest and cost around $4000 for arms.

A: The Arms May be a Good Place For Laser Liposuction

By John LoMonaco, MD - Houston Plastic Surgeon

I think any liposuction technique will get you good results, but using the laser may do so with a little less bruising and possibly better skin tightening.

A: Laser Lipo good for arms

By John P. Stratis, MD - Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon

Smart lipo is just a form of laser liposuctiong. Laser liposuctioning including smart lipo are good techniques for the arms. Haven done all the various types of lipo for the arms, they all work. There are subtle differences betwen the various types but you can get good results with all of them.

A: Be careful with arm Liposuction

By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hello, Liposuction in the arm only addresses fat and often arm "flab" has a skin component. Just make sure this is something you have discussed with your surgeon before you have surgery. The alternative procedure (Brachioplasty) involves a long scar, so many people shy away from it.