Vaser Lipo vs. Smart Lipo

Hello Superhuper,
I appreciate your questions! VASER Lipo and Smart Lipo are two different liposuction procedures. Whereas Smart Lipo utilizes laser heat to soften or liquefy the fat, VASER Lipo uses minimally-invasive ultrasound technology to emulsify the fat while leaving all other important tissues intact, resulting in significant desirable effects with minimal damage to surrounding tissues. Consequently, patients recover considerably quicker as they suffer less bruising and swelling in the treated areas, and have a 26% average reduction in bleeding (according to clinical studies issued by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons). The shorter recovery time needed for VASER Liposuction makes it more convenient and appealing to my patients, who may return to their regular daily activities 1-2 weeks after the surgery and sometimes sooner. Meanwhile, the down time expected for Smart Lipo and other liposuction methods exceeds the 2 weeks. The major advantage of VASER liposuction as compared to traditional or Smart liposuction would be the significant skin retraction that occurs after this liposculpture procedure.  VASER lipo has been clinically proven to cause a 53% improvement in skin retraction relative to the standard liposuction procedures. The risk for contour irregularities are also significantly lower with the use of the VASER liposuction machine when compared to other liposuction methods. There are more contour irregularities associated with Smart Lipo versus VASER Liposuction. The reason why I recommend VASER Liposuction over other alternatives is the remarkable advantage of using the extracted excess of fat to transfer it to other specifics areas of the body such as buttocks and/or thighs. This process is called Fat Transfer Procedure or Fat Grafting. It’s important noticing that fat cells treated and removed during VASER Lipo procedures are typically of high quality (in contrast with the ones extracted via Smart Lipo), and are viable to re-introduce into the body. Unlike short lasting synthetic fillers, re-injecting your own fat may give you natural looking results that last longer, with no risk of rejection. This favorable possibility to accentuate and contour your body by using your own fat in a single procedure is definitely one big plus for VASER Lipo in comparison to other liposuction procedures. I would recommend you consulting with a plastic surgeon who has a vast experience performing VASER Lipo and discuss your specific needs and cosmetic goals! Kind regards! Dr. De La Cruz.

Vaser liposuction, also known as Vaser #lipo, LipoSelection or Liposuction, is an advanced body #contouring procedure that selectively removes unwanted body fat. An alternative to the harsh techniques of traditional liposuction, #Vaser lipo uses state-of-the-art ultrasound technology designed to gently #reshape your body. There are three types of #Vaser Lipo. Each benefit patients differently depending on their needs.What distinguishes the Vaser lipo procedure is its ability to differentiate targeted #fat from other important tissues; such as nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue. Innovative VASER #technology breaks up fat while preserving these other important tissues to promote smooth #results and rapid healing.The Smart lipo method uses laser energy with less trauma to the body than traditional liposuction. A stainless steel wand is used with #Smart Lipo to emit the laser energy  at a higher wavelength which also produces a lot of heat. Smart Lipo's metal wand is limited in flexibility preventing the ability to target all areas of concern. It also becomes extremely warm as a result of the metal conducting such high wavelengths potentially burning and damage to the area being addressed and neighboring non-fat tissue. It's best to begin consulting with a board certified plastic surgery to learn if you are a candidate for a liposuction procedure. If so, you will then learn more about which #technique will work best for you and your goals. It is important you select a plastic surgeon who is #board-certified and has a great deal of experience with #liposuction. Aside from checking board-certification, it is suggested that you look at before and after photos of the surgeons actual patients, and read patient reviews. Gathering all of this information will help you make a well-informed decision. Always discuss your issues and concerns with the Plastic Surgeon during and following your consultation. Information that you read online may not apply to your personal situation.

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!