Cellulaze Vs Slim/ Smart Lipo?

Cellulaze and Smart Lipo can be performed with the same Smart Lipo Triplex Laser but different fibers/wavelengths are used. Smart Lipo is used when a patient needs fat reduction and skin tightening. Cellulaze is a three part process for each 5 cm x 5cm sector a Cellulite. First I will melt the bulging fat, then I will release the septae, and then I will treat the skin

Thank you for your question.  I can tell you have done your research and are asking a very good question.  The technology between Smartlipo and Cellulaze are very similar.  In fact, the company (Cynosure) sells them both together within the same unit. 

Some similarities:


They both use a 1440 nm laser wavelength to target fat reduction (Smartlipo > Cellulaze).

They both use a safety device called Thermaguide to constantly monitor the temperature underneath the skin.  (The Thermaguide is a must for patient safety in my opinion.) 

They both use a very tiny laser canulla to perform the procedure underneath the skin. 

They both can be performed under local anesthesia if requested.

They both create skin tightening (Cellulaze > Smartlipo).

They both have a relatively fast patient recovery.


Some differences:


The key difference between Smartlipo and Cellulaze is the ability of the Cellulaze laser fiber to split the laser energy at a 90 degree angle.  This allows the surgeon to direct the laser energy in different directions to accomplish different goals.

With Cellulaze, the directional side firing laser allows for better skin tightening and, most importantly, the ability of the laser to cut the fibrous bands that are causing the indentations seen in cellulite.

The new Smartlipo Triplex has two additional laser wavelengths (1064 nm and 1320 nm).  Two wavelengths can be used during the same procedure using the new Smartlipo Triplex laser.  The 1440 nm wavelength has a much greater ability to reduce fat and the 1064 nm wavelength targets blood vessels to significantly reduce the amount of bruising.

Since Cellulaze does not have the 1064 nm wavelength, there is more bruising than with Smartlipo.


There are more similarities and differences between Smartlipo and Cellulaze but these are the most important.  I hope this helps.

Best wishes! 

Dr. Vinyard