Liposonix Vs. Smart Lipo: Which is Safest?

These are two totally different procedures. Liposonix is a non-invasive fat reduction technology and Smart lipo is an invasive liposuction technique that pretunnels with a laser cannula. Conventional liposuction is still a part of smart lipo. Certainly liposuction of any sort or a tummy tuck can deliver the most drammatic results, however some people don't want surgery. Liposonix has essenetially no down time and there is no incision or garment. There are good results, but the results are different than surgery. This does not mean the device does not work. Think of comparing fillers to a facelift. The fillers are excellent and people enjoy their results with fillers but these will never be a facelift. Liposonix and Coolsculpting are similar. If you are looking for fat reduction without surgery, no downtime, and low risk, the noninvasive choices are your answer.

Neither liposuction (with or without laser such as Smart Lipo) or Liposonix will replace a tummy tuck if there is skin laxity, but both can be potentially useful in contouring the abdominal area. Liposuction removes fat surgically but has risks of surgery, though these are low if done properly. Laser adds some risk of burns and scarring but this is also low. Liposonix has an excellent safety record, in fact there were no significant adverse events reported in clinical trials. Liposonix may not reduce the fat as much as liposuction can.

Best candidates
for Liposonix treatments have a BMI of 22-30, so you would be a candidate for
treatment. Liposonix is a non-surgical procedure that uses High Intensity
Focused Ultrasound to destruct the fat. You can lose approximately 1 inch in 1
hour with 1 treatment. There is a possibility of bruising and swelling after
treatment but you can resume your regular lifestyle with NO RESTRICTIONS
immediately after treatment. Results aren’t immediate as the body has to naturally
remove the treated fat, this generally takes 8-12 weeks to be completed.
Liposonix is very safe when done on the appropriate candidate, the 180 joules treats
only within the fat layer and does not reach the organs.

SmartLipo is
a minimally invasive laser-assisted lipolysis procedure. Under local anesthesia
a tiny incision is made and the SmartLipo Laser fiber is inserted. The laser
fiber ruptures the fat and the liquefied fat is then suctioned out.

Consult with
a Board Certified Dermatologist to see which option is best for you.