Laser Vs Smart Lipo for Arm Liposuction?

Question

What is the difference between Laser Lipo and Smart Lipo? Is Smart Lipo or Laser Lipo suitable for arm Liposuction?

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

It is not the type of liposuction that is the question. Choose a doctor with a lot of experience and remember that it is what he leaves behind that counts.

John LoMonaco, MD, FACS · Answer

I think any liposuction technique will get you good results, but using the laser may do so with a little less bruising and possibly better skin tightening.

W. Tracy Hankins, MD · Answer

There are now numerous lasers on the market for use in conjunction with traditional blunt cannula liposuction.  Newer generation lasers are more targeted for fat cells and offer more potential for improvement in liposuction results, in my opinion.  Any surgeon who perfroms a lot of liposuction will admit that there is always potential for improvement and I feel that these cutting edge technologies offer the potential for a better result in skilled hands.  My advice is to look for a surgeon with experience in the latest technology as at least one of your consults prior to surgery.

Lisa Cassileth, MD, FACS · Answer

I've tried VASER, Smartlipo, and Slimlipo on patients, and I think the Slimlipo is more effective at tightening skin. The heat damage created by the liposuction appears to cause internal retraction and produces a skin shrinking effect, whereas liposuction alone usually creates cavities within the fat that contribute to hanging skin later.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Smart lipo is a form of laser liposuction. It seems that several laser companies now are all trying to get in the liposuction field and the results are fine but no better than tumescent lipo with the micro canulas which is the safest and cost around $4000 for arms.

Laser Vs Smart Lipo for Arm Liposuction?

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Answer: Slimlipo is more effective for those with loose skin

Answer: Slimlipo is more effective for those with loose skin

Answer: Arm Liposuctions

Answer: Arm Liposuctions

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Laser Vs Smart Lipo for Arm Liposuction?

Answers (9)

Answer: Slimlipo is more effective for those with loose skin

Answer: Slimlipo is more effective for those with loose skin

Answer: Arm Liposuctions

Answer: Arm Liposuctions

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