Is Strawberry Laser Lipo different than Vaser or Smart Lipo?

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Emmanuel De La Cruz, MD · Answer

Hello vainitymyfavoritesin, 
I appreciate your questions! VASER Lipo, Strawberry Laser Lipo and Smart Lipo are three different liposuction methods. Whereas both Strawberry Laser Lipo and Smart Lipo utilizes laser heat to soften or liquefy the fat, VASER Lipo uses ultrasound technology to breaks up fat while leaving all other important tissues intact, resulting in significant desirable effects with minimal damage to surrounding tissues. Consequently, patients recover considerably quicker as they suffer less bruising and swelling in the treated areas, and have a 26% average reduction in bleeding (according to clinical studies issued by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons). The shorter recovery time needed for VASER Liposuction makes it more convenient and appealing to my patients, who may return to their regular daily activities 1-2 weeks after the surgery and sometimes sooner. Meanwhile, the healing time expected for Smart Lipo exceeds the 2 weeks. For its part, Strawberry Laser Lipo is a non-invasive procedure that requires very little downtime in comparison with other liposuction treatments but it’s mostly ineffective. The major advantage of VASER liposuction as compared to traditional or Smart liposuction would be the significant skin retraction that occurs after this liposculpture procedure.  VASER lipo has been clinically proven to cause a 53% improvement in skin retraction relative to the standard liposuction procedures. The risk for contour irregularities are also significantly lower with the use of the VASER liposuction machine when compared to other liposuction methods. Another reason why I recommend VASER Liposuction over other alternatives is the remarkable advantage of using the extracted excess of fat to transfer it to other specifics areas of the body such as buttocks and/or thighs. This process is called Fat Transfer Procedure or Fat Grafting. It’s important noticing that fat cells treated and removed during VASER Lipo procedures are typically of high quality (in contrast with the ones extracted via Smart Lipo), and are viable to re-introduce into the body. Unlike short lasting synthetic fillers, re-injecting your own fat may give you natural looking results that last longer, with no risk of rejection. This favorable possibility to accentuate and contour your body by using your own fat in a single procedure is definitely one big plus for VASER Lipo in comparison to other liposuction procedures. Hope this is helpful! Dr. De La Cruz.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes they are different. Both "Strawberry" and Smart Lipo use laser technology while Vaser does not. Vaser liposuction, also known as Vaser #lipo, LipoSelection or Liposuction, is an advanced body #contouring procedure that selectively removes unwanted body fat. An alternative to the harsh techniques of traditional liposuction, #Vaser lipo uses state-of-the-art ultrasound technology designed to gently #reshape your body. There are three types of #Vaser Lipo. Each benefit patients differently depending on their needs.What distinguishes the Vaser lipo procedure is its ability to differentiate targeted #fat from other important tissues; such as nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue. Innovative VASER #technology breaks up fat while preserving these other important tissues to promote smooth #results and rapid healing.It's best to begin consulting with a board certified plastic surgery to learn if you are a candidate for liposuction. If so, you will then learn more about which #technique will work best for you and your goals. It is important you select a plastic surgeon who is #board-certified and has a great deal of experience with #vaser #liposuction.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

They are all non-invasive and can be used for fat removal, but lack the ability to provide skin tightening, contouring and shaping along with fat removal like VASER HI DEF liposuction. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a body contouring expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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