Is laser lipo the same as Smart Lipo or any other type of laser lipo? Or are they all different?

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Does laser lipo really tighten skin as well? And is it really possible or is it really true that that fat never come back in that specific area?

Jerimiah Mason, MD · Answer

Smartlipo is a brand name of a laser assisted liposuction procedure.  It does tighten skin to some degree, but it is certainly no miracle.  The fat cells that are removed during liposuction definitely do not return, but the remaining fat cells can always increase in size if the patient does not make appropriate lifestyle changes, including a healthy diet and exercise.

Tammy Polit, DO · Answer

We have been performing laser liposuction for over 12 years and have had consistent skin tightening with our laser liposuction procedure. When the laser is used under the skin, it superheats the collagen layer creating a shrinking effect which tightens the skin. The results can be excellent.
A number of manufacturers came up with names for their laser liposuction devices (SmartLipo is one of them).
If you gain weight after laser liposuction, fat pads in the body in different areas may enlarge to "store" the new weight. If you gain 50+ pounds, your body can make new fat cells anywhere in the body. The placement of those new fat cells is unpredictable.

Shayne Webb, MD · Answer

Most times the terms describe the same procedure though some doctors say they have laser lipo and it is not SMART.  It is very effective for tightening the skin though every procedure has it's limitations such as the need for skin removal with a tummy tuck for some patients.  SMART lipo removes fat cells permanently and most studies suggest that new fat cells are not made in adulthood.  However, if you ingest more calories than you burn you will gain weight though it certainly is harder to gain the volume back in areas that have had lipo.Best wishes and good luck

Marc Klein, MD · Answer

As mentioned, Smart Lipo is a particular brand of laser from Cynosure.       There are even different versions of Smart Lipo, the latest offering different wavelengths of laser and higher energy than the original.   There are several other laser for liposuction.    You will find varying opinions as to whether laser tightens significantly or offers benefits over risk.      The most important choice is your surgeon, not the device.   Many respected liposuction surgeons prefer other methods of liposuction. 
Generally, the number of fat cells after liposuction are reduced and do not return.

Barry Ginsburg, MD · Answer

Laser lipo or smart lipo was developed to give more skin tightening  but after using the laser in addition to lipo did seem to give better results than just tumescent lipo using a power assisted cannula.   Burns from the laser were possible although rare.

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