What is the difference between smart laser liposuction and regular liposuction?

Not a great deal: There are so many brands of liposuction now that it can be confusing. Smart lipo was the first of many brands of laser-assisted liposuction. The use of laser adds some risk, and the extra degree of skin tightening from the laser is minimal. Regular liposuction gives excellent results in experienced hands.The smartest lipo is the one done by an experienced surgeon, regardless of the technology.

Smart Lipo: Is a trade name for laser assisted liposuction. A laser is used to melt the fat. It also claims to tighten the skin. I'm new to the world of smart lipo but so far so good. Is it better than traditional liposuction? That remains to be seen in my eyes.

Just the Price :): In most cases laser-assisted liposuction offers the patient little more than more standard tumescent liposuction. I have a category of such technology gimmicks on my blog: http://www.Cosmeticsurgerytruth.Com/blog/?Cat=2603 there are quite a few gimmicks in plastic surgery where the unwary patient can blow loads of cash. :).

Laser =heat = ? burn: "smart lipo" was designed to use the heat of the laser to "melt" the fat. Unfortunately, it runs the risk of 3rd degree full thickness burns. Regular liposuction removes fat without the laser. However, the laser is useful for tighening the skin after the fat is removed and can be done safely with internal temperature monitoring, giving basically a minitummy tuck without the long incision.

Laser vs. no laser: Smart lipo uses a laser to melt or liquefy fat whereas regular liposuction uses a metal tube to mechanically break the fat loose. Smart lipo may be less traumatic to tissues, but one must be careful not to cause burns. Regular liposuction is more aggressive resulting in longer recovery and swelling.