Laser Specialist Vs. Plastic Surgeon for Smartlipo?

asked 3 years ago by craziejill in Freehold, NJ
Latest answer by Hisham Seify, MD, PhD
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I am thinking about getting SmartLipo within the next couple of weeks on my lower abdomen, love handles and bra line. I was wondering if anyone went to a laser center or used a laser DR. rather then a plastic surgeon to perform their surgery? It really isn't a surgery b.c they are not making large incisions and or putting you under. The only reason i am asking is b.c the Dr. that i initially found has a spa and that is basically all they do is laser treatments for face, thighs, acne, botox you get the idea and they specialize in lasering. I'd really appreciate feedback ... thank you! Laser Specialist Vs. Plastic Surgeon

3 answers to Laser Specialist Vs. Plastic Surgeon for Smartlipo?

Surgical training is important for Smart Lipo provider

For any type of plastic surgery you need a professional very familiar with the anatomy of the area in addition to being comfortable with the procedure as well how to handle any adverse effects. It seems that a board certified plastic surgeon who spent an average of 6-14 years in surgical training will have a better understanding and will better deliver.

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Neither! You probably want to concentrate on the form of liposuction rather than the equipment

Asking this question is like asking what kind of car you want to race at 200 miles per hour without asking who is going to be driving it and the type of course you will be using. SmartLipo is just a tool. It's like a spatula in making a cake. The rest is the art of making a cake. You can have the coolest spatula, but if the person who is using it doesn't have any appreciation or talent in making the cake it is going to be horrible. The real part behind SmartLipo that makes it better is... more

Joel Schlessinger, MD
Omaha Dermatologist

www.LovelySkin.com

Go to a plastic surgeon

Clearly i am not unbiased since i am a board certified plastic surgeon. the main advantage of using a board certified plastic surgeon vs a laser dr, is that the plastic surgeon, has lots of other tools at his/her disposal such as ultrasonic liposuction, tummy tuck etc. A laser dr (which is probably no more than a gp who has taken a short course) is going to be more willing to recommend Smartlipo for everyone because that is all he can offer. in my practice, out of every 10 patients that ask... more

David E. Berman, MD
Sterling Plastic Surgeon

bermancosmeticsurgery.com

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Laser Specialist Vs. Plastic Surgeon for Smartlipo?

Surgical training is important for Smart Lipo provider

Neither! You probably want to concentrate on the form of liposuction rather than the equipment

Go to a plastic surgeon

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