Slim Lipo: Q&A
Ask a QuestionSlim Lipo Vs. Smart Lipo: Which is Best?
there is a lot of great information on this site about smart lipo (thank u!). what about another lipo laser treatment called "slim lipo" is it better, same, or worse than smart lipo?
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Check my results with laser liposuction
I have been thrilled with the results I have seen using Slimlipo laser liposuction. The skin tightening and fat liquefying eliminates many problems that I had with traditional liposuction.
I agree with the first answer that the skill and experience of the doctor is the most important factor in achieving a good result. There are many wannabee plastic surgeons out there so do your homework and check their credentials. Board certification is the starting point in your evaluation of your...
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SlimLipo is definitely smarter
After using both lasers over the past few years, my patients definitely are happier with the results from the SlimLipo. We have gotten excellent skin tightening and uniform fat removal with much less bruising and pain. We see results immediately and have noticed continued skin tightening for up to 6 months after the procedure.
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SlimLipo versus SmartLipo - which is best?
The best predictor for your end result with any liposuction procedure is the surgeon doing the procedure. The advent of many technologies, however, have given trained surgeons the added benefits of causing less injury to surrounding tissues or having additional benefits than volume reduction alone - i.e. skin tightening. SmartLipo and SlimLipo both deliver laser energy to the tissues as a first step prior to the use of traditional liposuction. Both devices aims to melt fat...
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SLIM Lipo is effective
Both SLIM and Smart Lipo is a form of laser lipolysis that will help in removing fat and tightening skin. I chose SLIM Lipo for a number of reasons for my patients: #1. Energy (in the form of laser) is helpful in lipoolysis and for skin tightening. This energy is better than having no energy, ie, liposuction alone #2. SLIM lipo has advantages with 2 laser wavelengths, one that is specific for fat and another more for skin...
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Slimlipo vs. Smartlipo
I have used slimlipo, smartlipo, ultrasonically assisted lipo all as a way of delivering energy to the area (which is converted to hear) to improve results. I remain unconvinced that any of the techniques is significantly better than negative pressure fat removal (old fashioned liposuction). Furthermore, there are no good studies to support predictable benefits from the various forms of lipo vs. another.
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The answer is that the laser doesn't matter as much as who is operating it and their credentials
The sad thing about this question is that with the advent of lasers, the art of tumescent liposuction or liposuction is being dismissed in favor of the machine/laser, which is less important.
Now, this doesn't mean that the laser is of no significance. The laser can have either very little effect, some effect or problems depending on how strong it is. I have the SmartLipo and am pleased that it hasn't caused any problems. This doesn't mean that it won't cause problems if in the wrong...
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Slim Lipo vs. Smart Lipo
Very good question
the difference between SmartLipo and Slim Lipo is that the Slim Lipo has two different laser wavelengths passing through the same fiber-optic handpiece. One is tuned to fat tissue and the other is tuned to the dermis or undersurface of the skin. Essentially skin tightening. I think the standard for liposuction now is to have it laser assisted like the technologies above. It is not a gimmick nor is it a marketing tool. However, many practitioners that offer this...
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SLIM Lipo is best technology for Laser lipolysis today
I have performed many liposuction procedures and I have used VASER, Smart Lipo, SLIM Lipo, Power Assisted Lipo, Lysonix Ultrasonic Lipo, Body Jet Water Assisted Lipo and of course plain tumescent liposuction. In my experience the best resulsts are with SLIM Lipo and VASER. The difference is the recovery-Vaser patients have more pain, swelling post operatively, while SLIM lipo patients are typically done under local only and many are back to work the next day and back to the gym...
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Slim Lipo vs Smart Lipo - How to get the best result
I certainly agree with comments regarding credentials and qualifications of your plastic surgeon being of primary concern with regard to the outcome of liposuction, or any other plastic surgery procedure. Board certified plastic surgeons with many years of experience using traditional liposuction and lasers will give you the best advice and will ensure that you have optimal results from your surgery. You will notice from the comments on the message board that those individuals who did not...
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Just the facts
I used conventional liposuction
Then, I used conventional liposuction with tumescent infiltration.
Then, I used ultrasonic liposuction with tumescent fluid. Then, I tried Power assisted liposuction.
I have used micro cannulas and the big ones. I have not used laser lipo but the before and after pictures from the representative trying to sell me the machine are not impressive.
As for the facts, there is NO evidence that any of these new techniques contract skin better than the old techniques...
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