Are blood clots a risk in Smart Lipo like they are in regular lipo?

The risks of thrombotic events in liposuction while present are not significant. Thrombotic events are a risk associated with any surgery (especially those performed under general anesthesia or those associated with prolonged immobility).As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon  (ABPS).

liposuction and any surgery puts people at risk for blood clots no matter the type. I suggest you speak to your physician, the risk is very low with liposuction alone.  Best, Dr. Emer.

The risk of blood clots with lipo under local is low regardless of technique (traditional, laser, water assisted, vaser). When these same techniques are done asleep under general anesthesia, the risk is higher. Smartlipo is traditional lipo with the addition of an extra step in which a laser is passed through the fat layer near the skin with the hope of tightening the skin a little bit faster than would occur naturally with any other technique of lipo. This additional step doesn't increase the risk of blood clots.