Smart Lipo Vs Liposuction for Knees and Thighs?

I am about to have Liposuction on my knees and thighs. Although I have lost weight and toned up my legs they are still considerably 'flabby' and this is a problem I have always had. However, I would prefer the 'Smart Lipo' (due to the advantages I have read about) BUT I was wondering if they can take out as much fat and achieve the same results as traditional Lipo? If I am going to have this proceedure I would rather go with the option that will give me the best results regardless of the pain involved.

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Liposuction Techniques: SAL vs. PAL vs. Vaser vs. SmartLipo

There are several different techniques for liposuction. The traditional method is called suction assisted lipectomy (SAL). Adding an ultrasound device allows sound waves to break apart the fat and is called ultrasound assisted lipectomy (UAL). Both VASER and VASER Hi-Def are variants of UAL. When you have a motor or other device that oscillates the liposuction cannula back and forth automatically, it is called power assisted lipectomy (PAL). Finally the addition of a Laser device to break... more

VASER vs smartlipo vs slimlipo vs lipo - what is the difference?

I have spent a lot of time trying out lipo, VASER, Smartlipo, and Slimlipo. My experience has been that liposuction will absolutely let the skin hang a bit more. If the surgeon uses small cannulae and multiple entry sites, that is better, but it is still a major risk for exces skin areas. The VASER, which uses ultrasound, doesn't seem to tighten skin that much, but it will not let the skin hang. Basically, the skin will look the same before as after the procedure. Hi-def VASER, which... more

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Smart Lipo and Slim Lipo for knees and thighs vs Liposuction

Traditional liposuction is a great way to reduce volume in areas where you have good skin tone. If you have moderate to severe skin laxity, then liposuction alone many not get you the desired skin tone that you want. Consider these four scenarios: 1) Excess volume - great skin tone: Traditional liposuction is a great option 2) Excess volume - mild laxity in skin tone: Traditional liposuction is a great option, but you can enhance the results with... more

Liposuction Candidate?

Thank you for the question. Most well trained experienced board-certified plastic surgeons will agree that it is not the tool that makes a difference but the “fool behind the tool”. On the other hand, surgeons looking for a “gimmick” will make claims that there “miracle technology” has better success rates. Choose your surgeon, not a specific technology, carefully. Best wishes.

DumbLipo, Not SmartLipo, is Still the Gold Standard

Thank you for your question. I appreciate your approach to learning from a variety of sources to inform your decision to undergo body contouring surgery. RealSelf.com is a great website precisely because it brings together specialists from different backgrounds and of differing opinions and viewpoints. You mentioned that you wanted SmartLipo "due to the advantages I have heard about." Well, certainly we are all looking to see what those advantages are, but things are never... more