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Smart Lipo vs Laser Liposuction
Smart Lipo vs Laser Liposuction, what's the difference and how do I decide on which to ask my doctor for?
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SmartLipo is laser lipolysis
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Smart Lipo is one of several brands of lipo laser
Made by Cynosure, it is probably the best known of the fat-melting lasers. It can be also used for its skin-tightening ability.
To remove fat it is combined with liposuction -- which can be power assisted, water assisted (body jet), or traditional.
The results are much more dependent on the experience and expertise of your surgeon, than on the actual name of the device used. We often feel that blending the devices can tailor the results more to the individual's goals. ...
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SmartLipo is a brand name of laser liposuction
SmartLipo is a brand name. It refers to the laser liposuction device manufactured and marketed by Cynosure (cynosure.com). It was the first laser liposuction device available in the U.S. There are other brands such as SlimLipo and Cool Lipo. These are different lasers made by competitors of SmartLipo.
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SmartLipo is one of the brands of Laser Lipo
Laser lipo is an abbreviation for Laser Lipolysis. Laser Lipolysis or laser body contouring is a technique of treating fatty deposits under the skin using a laser. The laser passes via a small fiberoptic wire about 1 mm wide and, in essence, burns the fatty tissues. It can also be used on the undersurface of the skin to tighten it by stimulating collagen formation. The principle is the same as with lasers used on the surface of the skin.
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SmartLipo is one type of laser liposuction
SmartLipo is one type of laser liposuction. It is the most well recognized named nationally for laser liposuction. This technology was developed by Cynosure Corp. Its most recent advancement is the Smartlipo Triplex, which utilizes three wavelengths for dissolving fat and tightening the skin. Unlike other types of laser liposuction, Smartlipo has several safety features not found in other brands. Some of these improvements include; Smartsense and Thermaguide...
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Smartlipo is one form of laser liposuction.
Smartlipo is one form of laser liposuction. This term has become synonymous with laser liposuction just like Xerox is known for copies even though there are a lot of other copy machines out there.
Smartlipo Triplex is the newest generation of Smartlipo which allows the surgeon to choose between three different laser energies to help disrupt, dissolve, and dislodge fat before it is removed. Smartlipo therefore results in a less traumatic removal of the fat. It also...
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Traditional Liposuction vs. Smartlipo - any difference?
Traditional Liposuction, generally refers to tumescent liposuction - you put in a lot of fluid and then mechanically break down the fat and aspirate (suction the fat) at the same time. PureLipo and Tumescent Liposuction are forms of traditional liposuction.
There is ultrasound assisted liposuction, wherein you use the ultrasound probe to break down the fat BEFORE you suck out the fat. VASER Lipo is a form of ultrasound-assisted liposuction.
There is laser-assisted...
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Smart lipo
Smart lipo is the name brand of cynosure's laser liposuction machine. it is the machine that i happen to use for in office, laser based liposuction. cynosure is the pioneer of laser liposuction, and of the many companies out there, has the most experience in the growing field.
laser liposuction permanently destroys fat cells, while the heating of the skin from the undersurface can assist in tightening of the skin. suctioning of the melted fat is then performed...
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Laser Lipolysis by any other name
There are many devices on the market today that all do the same basic thing: laser-assisted lipolysis. Smartlipo, Slimlipo, Lipotherme, CoolLipo---they all use laser energy to destroy fat cells and heat the skin. They are made by different companies and are marketed differently, but they can all accomplish the same thing.
What REALLY matters is WHO is doing the treatment. Be sure to look for a Board-Certified PLASTIC SURGEON (not "cosmetic surgeon"). You want someone specifically...
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Smart Lipo vs Laser Liposuction
Smart Lipo is one brand name of laser liposuction. There are now numerous brands. All the different brands exhibit the same principle: they are able to melt fat and tighten the skin. The primary concern with laser liposuction should not the chosen brand name. It should be the expertise of the physician who performs your procedure. Laser liposuction, like any other laser procedure, requires the safety and competency of the laser physician.