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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 Lipo

This is a good question and often leads to confusion. Smartlipo actually accomplishes laser lipolysis - breakdown of fat cells. After the laser treatment, traditional liposuction can then be performed to remove the melted fat. I hope this helps clarify the confusion.
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SmartLipo is laser lipolysis

SmartLipo claims to be laser lipolysis or the 'melting' of fat.  This may be performed with or without other liposuction methods including Power Assisted Liposuction or VASER liposuction.  There are many interesting claims put out by the company now and research is in progress.
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SmartLipo is the leading technology of Laser Liposuction

SmartLipo by Cynosure has been the leader of laser liposuction especially with the availability of SmartlLipo Triplex and the revolutionary Cellulaze technology for Cellulites. The advantages of Laser assisted body sculpting using tumescent liposuction technique are: - less bruising thanks to the coagulative property of Smartlipo lasers - effective lipolysis and emulsification of fat pads by the Smartlipo lasers - significant skin tightening beyond what one would expect from... more

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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. ... more
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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. There... more
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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... more
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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... more
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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... more
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Smartlipo is a type of laser liposuction

Laser Lipo is the more general term of the procedure that utilizes a small laser to liquefy the fat cells an area and drain them away. Smartlipo is the name brand of cynosure, who is the leader in the area.
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