Vaser Lipo vs. Smart Lipo

There are similarities and differences between VASER and SmartLipo: Both liquefy the fat prior to removal, producing less bruising: VASER LipoSelection uses ultrasound (intense sound waves) to liquefy the fat before removal, prior to removal by suction. Many believe the ultrasound is much more selective for liquefying fat SmartLipo uses a LASER (intense light energy)to liquefy the fat prior to removal by suction... more

Basically, there is a WORLD of different and some similar effects. Vaser is the weak sister of ultrasonic liposuction, or sound wave high infrequency liposuction based on the watts used. Vaser is low level watts. The high frequency sound wave EXPLODes the fat cell, like an internal bomb. There is bleeding and swelling and edema. There is also pain. The healing is the same as with traditional liposuction (SAL). The incisions are larger because a protector or sleeve or trocar is used to... more

The BASIC form of MODERN liposuction practiced by most competent American Plastic surgeons involve puffing / swelling of the intended fat with a swelling solution (IE TUMESCENT Solution) to increase the target area gaining more accuracy, decrease the amount of blood removed along with the fat and decrease post-surgery pain. After tumescing the fat, Liposuction may be done - Immediately - either manually or power assisted (PAL)- Pre-treat the fat (using internal ultrasound waves melting the... more

Both Vaser lipo and Smart lipo add a power source to traditional liposuction. In the case of Vaser lipo it is ultrasound energy and in the case of Smart lipo it is laser energy. Both Vaser and Smart lipo can assist a surgeon in removing fat in areas where the connective tissue is more dense and can be especially useful in areas such as a man's chest, the back and the flanks. They can also both aid in improving skin tone to a moderate degree.

In my practice, I use a combination of Vaser and SmartLipo. I feel that the SmartLipo laser is very good at causing skin tightening below the surface of the skin, and softening the small globular fat in the upper layers of fat. The Vaser is good for breaking up the large globular and fibro-fatty tissue which is usually in the deeper layers and in the flanks. The two used in combination has given me more consistent results overall. I also believe the garment worn after the procedure, and... more

Vaser uses time tested Gentle ultrasonic sound waves to selectively break fat cell membrane and liquify the fat. It does not damage Red blood cells, nerves or Fibrous support tissue. I like to tell my patients to visualize fat cells as yellow grapes on a vine. The vine is the fibrous support tissue that contains the small artery and vein. When the vaser "breaks" the fat cell membrane and liquifies the fat, the fibrous tissue opens up, therefore there is minimal trauma to it. This... more

While Vaser uses ultrasound and SmartLipo uses laser, neither of these are the most important part of the procedure. The most important part of the procedure is who is using them and the preparation to the procedure. Tumescent liposuction, when used in conjunction with either of these, will yield a superior result and give a much quicker recovery. While I use SmartLipo, it isn't the thing that contributes the most in my opinion to the overall result. Years of experience in the surgeon... more

Deciding about liposuction used to be fairly simple but with all the hype about new technologies it takes some effort to sort it out. To answer your question specifically, VASER is ultrasound-assist, which is helpful for softening up areas where the fat is more dense such as the back, hips, and upper abdomen. Smart lipo and others with similar clever names use a laser, in part for the same purpose but also with the intent of tightening loose skin. The thing is that there is very little... more