Vaser Lipo vs. Smart Lipo

While Vaser uses ultrasound and SmartLipo uses laser, neither of these are the most important part of the procedure. The most important part of the procedure is who is using them and the preparation to the procedure.

Tumescent liposuction, when used in conjunction with either of these, will yield a superior result and give a much quicker recovery. While I use SmartLipo, it isn't the thing that contributes the most in my opinion to the overall result. Years of experience in the surgeon you select and taking the time to do the tumescent method (meaning not under general anesthesia) will get you the best results. Good luck!

Deciding about liposuction used to be fairly simple but with all the hype about new technologies it takes some effort to sort it out. To answer your question specifically, VASER is ultrasound-assist, which is helpful for softening up areas where the fat is more dense such as the back, hips, and upper abdomen. Smart lipo and others with similar clever names use a laser, in part for the same purpose but also with the intent of tightening loose skin. The thing is that there is very little evidence that either of these actually makes a difference in the outcome for most patients.