Smart Lipo vs Laser Liposuction

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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... more

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... more

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.

Laser Assisted Liposuction is the gerneral category recognized by the FDA. Smart Lipo is the Breand name of the  Cynosure Corporaton. It is also associated with the MPX and newest TPX forms of SmartLIpo. Most of the research and developement has come from Cynosure.