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Is Sonobella Better Than Smart Lipo or Regular Liposuction?

asked 1 year ago by woomama in San Antonio,Tx
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 3,693 times
Tags: comparison, technique

I was looking into liposuction or what they call Smartlipo and came across Sonobello. I have seen a lot of mixed reviews and I scared of making a bad decision. Help?

4 answers to Is Sonobella Better Than Smart Lipo or Regular Liposuction?

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Choose your liposuction surgeon carefully

There is so much confusion in the marketplace about liposuction, mostly because of marketing claims. There are 3 things to consider: who is best qualified to do it, where is it best to have it done, and what is the best technology/technique. Since liposuction is surgery, you should ask carefully about your plastic surgeon's qualifications and experience. And all plastic surgery, including liposuction, should be done in a fully accredited surgical facility. Finally, remember that it... more
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Different types of liposuction

Although some physicians favor some technology over conventional liposuction, the most important aspect in choosing the type of liposuction, is choosing the right surgeon for you. Meticulous care and attention to detail are important attributes. There is a lack of evidence that special technologies help more than conventional tumescent liposuction on a consistent basis.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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The best liposuction machine is the surgeon.

The type of machine used for liposuction makes no difference. It is the skill of the surgeon that counts. Pick a surgeon with a great deal of experience and you should have a good result.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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