“Second time’s a charm with smartlipo”
Smart Lipo: Worth it
Pain: Mild
I’ve had SmartLipo twice. Originally I was one of its main critics but after the second time I am much happier with it.
There’s a catch. First of all, SmartLipo is new so everyone needs to consider that. No matter what they say about testing and FDA this and that, no doc is experienced yet and no one knows how it will turn out. This is why I had it done twice.
The first time, I had the “normal” SmartLipo. You get lasered and the fat is supposed to liquefy and go back into your body naturally. With this method, I didn’t have success. I waited the 3-6 months recommended by my doc before I went back and showed them that the fat was still there. They measured and everything and I had lost a tiny bit but the doc wasn’t happy with it (neither was I). So I got it done a second time and this time they suctioned the liquefied fat out like traditional liposuction. Obviously with this method I have seen results and I am happy with it. I wasn’t charged for the second procedure because my doc didn’t like the first job he’d done. This is where it pays to have a good, honest doc by the way! He could have insisted that I pay again but he didn’t ever mention it.
When I was getting it done again I did a few searches and found that a lot of people have had a similar experience with SmartLipo. Those who didn’t have suction are not as happy as those who did. So if you’re thinking about getting this, I recommend asking your doc about suction. You can tell him you don’t want to wait for your results and he will usually do it then.
Aug 31, 2007Comments and replies (46)
unregistered guest
6 Oct 2007
I too have have smart lipo and it does not seemed to have worked - four months after the procedure I still look the same, despite eating right and excercising. The dr is going to repeat the procedure with suction - I really hope i works this time. Any body else had a similar experience? What happens to the liquified fat if it is not expelled from the body?
13 posts
12 Nov 2007
I know exactly who you went to and I can't believe SmartLipo is done without suction. Might aswell have gotten lipodisolve right? The body cant excrete the fat and so it just gets moved to another place. With suction, the fat is removed from the body. Also important is the technique. Everyone can just buy a machine, but experience and technique is the most important.
unregistered guest
18 Dec 2007
I had smart lipo about 6 months ago without suction and i have not noticed any change and am very disapointed as i spent £2000. I am going to see the doctor again soon to discuss what can be done. Im really worried and hope that he will do another session foc and using suction this time round.
unregistered guest
2 Feb 2008
Dallas, what doctor did you go to? I was thinking about looking into this (and I live in Dallas) Thanks!
unregistered guest
3 Feb 2008
I looked into liposuction, I'm 5'3" 140, skinny legs and but, but (hehe) big belly, just like my mom. I'm 51 and just ran into this site. I love the help you gals and guys can give us that have just started on our research. SmartLipo sounds great!!, But I'm hearing not a lot of experience in this area. Particularly the couple of replys about SmartLipo WITHOUT SUCTION??? I live in Southern CA, Orange County. Can anyone give me a suggestion on Docs that won't knock my socks (hehe) off financially. Casey Jones
unregistered guest
11 Feb 2008
Do you have to be 18 to get this done? My thighs are causing me alot of pain. I am 16, 5 foot 2 and around 125/130 pounds (depending on err.. the time of the month) and I am fairly thin but my thighs are HUGEE where I have a hard time finding pants/jeans that fit and also I have stretch marks that rip and bleed and alot of chaffing. I use so many different lotions and stuff and cocoa butter but I am in such pain and annoyed by it I just want the fat sucked out. Oh, I am in shape FYI my thighs have been like this ever since I hit puberty it's disgusting.
unregistered guest
5 Mar 2008
Could you give me your doctor's information? Thank you
unregistered guest
23 Mar 2008
Does anyone know how old you have to be to get this procedure done?
41 posts
3 May 2008
I'm looking for more specifics on results timing. Can anyone tell me in days/weeks/months what their results are? I had "SL" 8 days ago on inner/outer thighs, inside of knees and rear crease and do notice slight results. My brusing and swelling have gone down significantly and I'm getting a lymphatic drainage massage on Monday to help that along. My doctor told me that full results would take about 3 months. He and his staff told me this from the beginning so I'm not upset but would like to hear from others about their experience. I am glad I had suction done as well. I don't know the exact amount but the container the fat went into was definitely full.
1 post
5 May 2008
Smartlipo sounds brilliant to me, but I'm always worried about the expertise of the Doctor performing the procedure, since it is fairly new. I live near Beverly Hills (the plastic surgeon mecca), but still, there are good doctors and there are true artists...hard to discriminate as to who is really great as I don't have that many friends who are willing/able to advise me as to who to go to for plastic surgery (jowl reduction, smolers lip lines, injectibles, lipo, etc.) I have researched many doctors for proper accreditation, but I'd like some real testimonials about some sucessful experiences with a doctor local to L.A. Can someone advise me as to their positive results, costs and with whom? Thank you, from your 56 year old, new best friend.