Smart Lipo vs Liposuction for abs and back fat?

I have read so many different things about Smart Lipo and Liposuction. (I know Smart Lipo is laser treated to melt the fat for an easier removal. So recovery is easier with Smart Lipo? Results are smoother?

I am 5'7" 170 lbs ok shape etc fighting the ab fat and considering Smart Lipo but I do not want my best end results in a year? I have no floppy skin (no c-sections) so it's just the Jelly Belly syndrome with a little back fat! Your thoughts? I want to take a vacation in August could I do this in June and go on Vacation in August! Looking Good! Help : )

3 answers to “Smart Lipo vs Liposuction for abs...”

A: Liposuction vs. weight loss

By Brent Moelleken, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

I agree heartily with both of my colleagues. Weight loss will be a win-win for you, health wise and appearance wise. Liposuction with any technique will reduce fat only modestly compared with the amount that would be ideal for your figure. Patients who are carrying extra weight who solve this... more

A: Best to lose some weight

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

As Dr. Placik has said, you would not be entirely happy with any liposuction procedure unless you lost 20-30 pounds first. At that point, you might not even need any liposuction at all. You would always prefer your body at the new weight than if you did liposuction and stayed in the same weight... more

A: Laser lipolysis not likely to give your the results you are seeking

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Are you male or female. If female, your ideal body weight is on average 140 lbs and if you are a male your ideal body weight would be approximately 148 lbs. In either event you are a minimum of 22 or 30 lbs overweight. Liposuction of any form is likely to achieve about 3-5 lbs of fat removal. The area you are... more