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What is the Best Lipo Method?

with so many methods of lipo I am really confused and also scheduled for traditional lipo. what is the best way? laser/smart lipo? Im sure there are many opinions but am afraid maybe I made a mistake in choosing the standard way, that it will be to painfull or bad end results.

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Best liposuction technique

The vast majority of liposuction cases done today are performed with traditional liposuction. The newer techniques offer small advantages if any at all. In my practice I use ultrasonic-assisted liposuction as I feel it makes it easier for me to remove the fat, especially in fibrous areas like the love handles, but it is really a matter of the surgeon. I could get the same amount of fat out with traditional liposuction, its just that I would work a a little harder. As to the claims of better... more

The BEST liposuction technique

The best liposuction technique is the one chosen by your trusted plastic surgeon. There are at least 5 different techniques to perform safe liposuction. Whatever works the best in the hands of your surgeon is the type that needs to be performed for you. One does not need to pay for technology if the technician cant perform the technical event. The best analogy I have heard goes like this. Tiger Woods is one of the finest golfers in the world. He can... more

Jonathan Berman, MD

Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.drberman.com

The one best lipo

There is no one best liposuction...at least not yet. Different techniques may have different applications and benefits depending on the patient and surgeon. This can vary with the location of the liposuction site ase well. In some instances, i have used laser, ultrasound, power assisted, nutational, syringe suction assited lipectomy/lipoplasty.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

32 reviews

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Best Liposuction Method

I always compare liposuction and surgeon to car and driver. In a car race such as NASCAR, the car does not win the race. What matters is who is driving the car. Similarly, in liposuction, surgical outcome its not based on the method, but the surgeon doing the liposuction. Essentially, the best result in liposuction depends on the training and experience of the surgeon. Your surgeon should be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. There are many technologies... more

There are now at least 14 different tools for performing liposuction.

There are now at least 14 different tools for performing liposuction. Experienced capable doctors can get good results with any of them. The key is to find the best liposuction expert in your community and let him/her choose the instrument.

Confusion over different types of liposuction

There isn't one right answer as to which type of liposuction is better. Each surgeon has his/her own technique that works best for them. Sometimes it depends on the area and the patient, that can determine the method, as some surgeons use a combination. But the most important thing to consider is the experience of your surgeon, check to be sure of Board Certification in Plastic Surgery and ask to see lots of before and after pictures. Some surgeons can arrange for you to speak to one... more

The Best Method for Liposuction

As a surgeon who has performed a large number of liposuction surgeries I find that even I am confused and overwhelmed by the number of technologies out there that claim to offer better results, less down time and less discomfort. If I'm having trouble sorting out the truth patients must really be confused. I have used ultrasonic and laser assisted liposuction as well as the pneumatic liposuction handle and I can state categorically that the artistic and technical ability of the... more

Different methods of liposuction

One method is not any more or less painful than another in liposuction although for some patients, the vibration felt with power liposuction may distract the nerve endings and make it feel less bothersome, but after the anesthetic solution is injected liposuction is comfortable for most patients. The end result may be the same regardless of using conventional tumescent liposuction, ultrasonic liposuction, water jet liposuction or laser-assisted smart liposuction. The good result you... more

Liposuction

I always say that it is not the the wand but the magician holding the weant that creates the magic. Find a good surgeon do not worry so much about the technqiue used.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction Method

Dr. Baxter has said it very well. It is not the method of surgery or anesthesia or the machine to assist with the surgery, but it is the surgeon and his/her experience. Traditional liposuction still works very well. I was one of the first surgeons trained in this country by the Europeans at the beginning of liposuction. I am still using traditional liposuction and find it very effective, and with far fewer problems than the other methods. It is applicable to very small or very large... more

Best Lipo Method

ALL of them. I have available the many differing types of liposuction in my office. From traditional, Vaser, ultrasonic, Body Jet. So I can mix and match the types of lipo to the area to be treated. Just a good idea- don't you think? From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. blinski, 305 598 0091

You want a good liposuction surgeon.

Hi. The exact technique is not important. I personally use tumescent liposuction. Many others, like SmartLipo, are just marketing concepts. You want a board certified plastic surgeon with a lot of experience and a good eye. Ask to see a lot of before and after pictures.

Liposuction hype and confusion

Liposuction has been around for about 30 years. Obviously, there was an evolution and refinement of the technique over the years. What you call "traditional" lipo is the basic standard technique that is done by every surgeon. This involves injecting the targeted fat compartment with a dilute lidocaine solution (numbing agent) and epinephrine (vasoconstrictor). This causes local anesthesia for the region infiltrated. Most surgeons as opossed to dermatologists, will use some... more

Best lipo method is the one done by an experienced plastic surgeon

You are not alone in being confused by all of the options for liposuction, and marketing hype makes it even more difficult to decide. The first thing to keep in mind is that liposuction is surgery, not a spa treatment. Next, it is helpful to know what all lipo procedures have in common: a dilute local anesthesia mixture is injected into the fat to help numb the area and reduce post-op bruising. If the only anesthesia is this local injection, it is called 'tumescent" technique... more