Vaser High Definition after Smart Lipo MPX?

I recentley had my full abdomen and flanks done with Smart Lipo MPX. It has been 2 weeks and I haven't achieved any of the results I expected. I actually feel more swollen. I would like to get Vaser High Definition because I heard it gives you more definition. Is it safe for me to have Vaser done now or should I wait and for how long? Will it make a difference?

2 answers to “Vaser High Definition after Smart...”

A: Wait

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

It been only 2weeks and you still have swelling,wait. Your results will depend more on your surgeons skills than the tools that he or she uses. Laser lipo works when it is done properly. A lot of non-plastic surgeons with no prior experience in liposuction ofer laser lipo and do not suction and remove the... more

A: Smart lipo isn't magic

Richard P. Rand, MD

The heavy marketing of Smart lipo has led many patients down the road that ends in a collision called "expectation mismatch."  While it is still early, in my experience at 2 weeks a liposuction patient who is going to be happy with their result will already be seeing changes they were... more

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Miss Katie
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15 Mar 2009

How much does Vaser hi def surgery cost

Sharon from RealSelf
1408 posts
16 Mar 2009

Hi Katie, Check out this related Q&A on Vaser costs or visit our Vaser cost map to see the prices our users are reporting. Cheers, --Sharon

newbody1
4 posts
19 Mar 2009

Thanks for the response. I was suggested by a docotor to try velashape to reduce the swelling after smartlipo mpx...do you think this is a good idea or just a waste of money? Also how long after I recieved smartlipo mpx should I wait before getting any further procedures? Do I run an risks?Thanks for the help in advance!

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