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Are Smart Lipo Results the Same with Traditional Lipo?

I'm 23 yrs old 5'2" and weigh about 115 lbs. I exercise regularly and eat pretty healthy, but I hate my thighs and hips/lower back.

I have a short torso making it very hard to keep my mid section thin. I'm hoping Smart Lipo a better choice than traditional Liposuction because of the quicker healing process and the idea of general anesthesia really scares me.

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back hips thighs 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in 110-129 lbs anesthesia fat reduction

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6 Doctor Answers | Asked by anonymous22 in San Jose, CA

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SmartLipo vs Traditional

Having performed all forms of liposuction/liposculpture (traditional lipo, tumescent, ultrasonic, laser assisted - including SmartLipo, Slim Lipo, Pro Lipo, etc), I can tell you that there is a roll for any of these. Larger volume liposuction is best treated with a combination of traditional lipo/tumescent and or ultrasonic. Laser assisted liposuction/liposculpture is meant for smaller areas of resistant "bulges" of the love handles, abdomen, hips, back, thighs, knees, ankles... more

Liposuction Technique Success Rates?

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.

SmartLipo is better than 'traditional', but it's the tumescent part that counts.

Many folks out there perform SmartLipo, but the true key to getting the good results and having a quick recovery time is the Tumescent part of it. Tumescent is the reason that you might have a very quick recovery time, minimal pain and little or no bruising. Don't be confused with folks who say they are doing tumescent, but put you under general anesthesia. Your instincts here are quite correct and you will be happy if you are going to do the one NOT under general as it increases your... more

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Smart lipo versus other liposuction techniques

Smart lipo is just one modality to perform liposuction. I do not think it is any better than any other technique. As I tell all my patients, it is not the type of wand that you wave but the magician waving it that creates the magic!

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Smart lipo is not necessarily smart.

With this many areas, there are no reassurances and very little documented peer reviewed data that you will experience less pain or any quicker healing or recovery with Smart Lipo. This is a marketing device that sounds great but does not necessarily deliver any better of a result for the areas mentioned. Beware of promises.

SmartLipo

In my experience, SmartLipo is best used for smaller, more defined areas. There is no "magic bullet" when it comes to body contouring despite what the companies may say. SmartLipo for large areas just takes too much time and usually requires some sort of IV sedation or general anesthesia. My advice to you is to find a surgeon you feel comfortable with and go with whatever form of liposuction he/she recommends. Also ask to see before and after pictures. Good luck!

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