Is Smart Lipo the best laser lipo technique?

Thanks for your question. It's difficult to crown any method as the "best" option for liposuction, but I generally prefer Smartlipo for several reasons. The laser helps to melt and dislodge fat before removing it from the body, making the procedure a bit gentler than traditional versions (in which the surgeon moves the cannula back and forth manually to dislodge fat). The laser energy can also tighten skin, for an overall smoother result. Be sure to see a qualified surgeon who has ample experience in body contouring procedures to ensure you get the best results possible.

Smartlipo uses a fiber-optic to deliver laser energy directly to the fat. The fat is then suctioned out through very small suction cannulas which are 2 to 3 mm in size. Different companies make lasers of different wavelengths. I have tried several of the machines and all seem to function in a very similar fashion. I think the result is more dependent on the surgeon performing the procedure than on the particular laser machine used.

These are different methods of laser lipolysis and no doubt you have heard fantastic claims on both. Clearly smart lipo has spend more marketing dollars and this is the most popular. However, the vast majority of plastic surgeons are still reluctant to claim that laser lipolysis is any more beneficial than traditional liposuction techniques at this point in time.

Thank you for your question. I've been doing Liposuction for 16 years and I found the SmartLipo Triplex laser to be an excellent tool when performing liposuction. It has very impressive safety parameters as well as three different wavelengths of laser light to give superior fat melting ability. The laser also helps achieve smoother Liposuction results and also tightens the skin. In my opinion, I think it is the best laser liposuction device available.

I've used ultrasonic, laser assisted, and traditional liposuction in my 15 year experience as a Plastic Surgeon.  SmartLipo is a form of laser assisted liposuction that employs various laser wavelengths to essentially melt the fat and prevent bruising.  I've found that SmartLipo is superior to the aforementioned liposuction modalities as my patients really have less bruising.  SmartLipo definitely outperforms traditional liposuction in the neck area as there is better tissue tightening with this device.  It also seems to dissolve difficult fat like that encountered in gynecomastia  [male breast] patients.  The safety features on this device are impeccable and really prevent skin burns which have been reported in the past with other laser devices.  All in all, it's a wonderful laser that delivers excellent results when used properly.