Is Vaser Lipo better than Smart Lipo?

Vaser is a type of ultrasound assisted liposuction while Smartlipo is laser assisted liposuction. Both systems are ways of getting rid of unwanted fat deposits. They work very differently. With Vaser, soundwaves are used to break up fat. With Smartlipo, laser light is used to destroy the fat. Just like... more

Hi! I'm not sure if it is possible to say one technology is "better" than another. However, here are some useful points to consider (and bear in mind that I have tried them both in my practice): The VASER uses ultrasound energy, which when properly applied to the tissues, is highly specific for fatty... more

The explosion in medical aesthetic technology has resulted in a market that is literally flooded with new products, devices and procedures, like Smart Lipo, all claiming to be the ‘latest and greatest’ or the ‘next big thing’. A great deal of dedication (and caution!) is required... more

Vaser Lipo, otherwise known as Liposelection, uses low frequency ultrasound waves to emulsify fat and tighten skin. The procedure may be performed in the office under a local anesthetic and involves three steps: Tumescent anesthesia is applied witth a gentle pump that slowly infiltrates Lidocaine with... more

There are a number of invasive and non-invasive techniques and techologies for treating unwanted fat. It is initally important that the surgeon and the patient first agree on the aesthetic goal, and then discuss the benefits, realiastic outcomes, and complications of each technique. While some surgeons... more

VASER liposuction uses ultrasound to emulsify the fat. Smart Lipo uses a laser through a fiberoptic cable to melt the fat. These are clearly very different technologies and therefore have very different uses. I don't think the question is which technology is better, but rather which is better for you? What... more

Vaser lipo and Smartlipo are two different twists on traditional liposuction.  Vaser uses ultrasound to emulsify fat, while Smartlipo uses a tiny laser cannula (hollow tube) to break up fat and (supposedly) tighten overlying skin.  I am not aware of any study showing that either of these methods is... more

Properly performed traditional liposuction in the hands of a skilled surgeon remains the gold standard.  Many other technologies have been developed and have not been scientifically proven to be better.  The advertising mantras about enhancing skin shrinkage etc. are just part of the hype used to... more

Smart Lipo is just a marketing term for laser assisted liposuction. I don't use Smart Lipo because there are no convincing studies that show its advantages. I think it has potential disadvantages because the laser introduces a new source of energy with a potential for complications... more

I have used both Smart Lipo and VASER.  Both accomplish the same end i.e. emulsifying fat cells to make them easier to remove.  I routinely use VASER because I've had good results with this process.  Smart Lipo uses laser light which converts the heat to melt the fat and VASER uses ultrasonic... more