SmartLipo is the first laser-assisted liposuction system available meeting this need. It provides a revolutionary and minimally invasive procedure for the removal of fat using a high-powered laser to sculpt body contours and tighten skin with less downtime and side-effects. It’s different from... more












15 posts
13 Feb 2009
Basically, the Smart Lipo procedure is in most instances, Tumescent Liposuction with the addition of a laser procedure before suctioning. The basic process takes three steps: 1 Tumescent infiltration of anesthetic (numbing the fat layer) 2. Laser treatment of the fat - melts the fat and heats up the skin to promote tightening 3. Suctioning out the fat A lot of people think that Smart Lipo is a non-invasive procedure and do not pay as much attention to the doctor's credentials and experience.
449 posts
24 Apr 2009
The most important fact to consider when inquiring about SmartLipo (or any form of body sculpting) is the experience and training of the surgeon. Ask to see pictures of before and afters, and do not be afraid of questioning the physicians credentials (i.e. board certification, number of cases performed, experience in traditional body scultping, etc). I have used all forms of laser body sculpting and find that it is very safe if properly used in the hans of an experienced surgeon and laser user. Unfortunately, I do not do research by I can tell you by years of experience that laser body sculpting is extremely effective for the right patient. There are still times when traditional or ultrasonic liposuction are used but most patients I see can be treated under local anesthesia as an office procedure.