Risk: If perform under general anesthesia, Liposuction carries a higher surgical risks.
How It Works: Fat is mechanically disrupted and sucked through a large tube.
General Anesthesia
Downtime: 1 – 2 weeks
FDA-Cleared
Comfort: ★★
Liposuction
vs. Smartlipo
Risk: Less risk if performed under local anesthesia. Temperature sensor reduces risk of burns.
How It Works: Fat is melted using 3 wavelengths of laser energy.
Local Anesthesia
Downtime: 1 – 3 days
FDA-Cleared
Comfort: ★★★★
Risk: Less risk if performed under local anesthesia. Thermal injury if not equipped with sensors.
How It Works: Fat is melted using 1 – 2 wavelengths of laser energy. No 1440nm.
Local Anesthesia
Downtime: 1 – 3 days
FDA-Cleared
Comfort: ★★★★
WHAT MATTERS MOST
Is your surgeon an artist?
These technologies are only tools in a surgeon’s hands. For you to get great results, choose a surgeon who creates great results. Look at the before and after photographs, and definitely ask both the office staff and the surgeon if the photographs are actually his or her personal work. It’s common for practices to advertise with before and after photographs from other surgeons. It’s your body and you have a right to know.
Are you a candidate?
You can research literally thousands of websites and still not know the answer to this critical question. So how do you know? You need an honest expert opinion! An experienced surgeon can give you options tailored specific to your body type and aesthetic goals. If you haven’t already, contact us to take advantage of a consultation with liposculpture expert, Jason Miller, MD.
