Laser Liposuction

Laser liposuction, also called SmartLipo, is a type of assisted liposuction performed with low-energy heat waves controlled with a cannula. The heat energy melts the fat before it is suctioned away. The surgeon is able to see the tip of the cannula by the red laser beneath the skin.

Though the laser liposuction concept and delivery system are similar to VASER ultrasound-assisted liposculpture, the results of laser lipo are incomparable to VASER. The results from a VASER Hi-Def Liposculpture procedure are highly toned, athletic, and curved muscular structures akin to Greek gods and goddesses. Laser, on the other hand, is designed only for small areas of the body. It does not have the same gentleness and simultaneous power that VASER does; it is not up to the caliber of full body contouring. It is a much less effective technology in general.

Great liposculpture results depend on skin retraction, in which skin acts like shrink wrap over the top of muscle and fat. VASER liposculpture is famous for activating skin retraction, leaving behind a toned and smooth appearance. Laser liposuction does not activate skin retraction like VASER Lipo does; therefore, it cannot yield the same incredible results.

Incredible results from liposuction surgeries also depend heavily on advanced surgical skill and premium technology. Because laser liposculpture is often mistaken for a full body contouring procedure, there are many patients that have been left with surface irregularities of the skin or fat and dissatisfied with their results. The laser technology makes it very easy for the surgeon to leave irregularities in contour, dimpling beneath the skin, and other obvious side effects of poor surgical technique and obsolete technology.

Dr. Shapiro has helped many patients who have undergone laser liposculpture and been dissatisfied with the results. He enjoys helping patients to find their ideal form and regain their confidence. Dr. Shapiro also enjoys taking new surgical challenges head-on; removing painful reminders of surgeries-gone-awry is one of his favorite procedures to perform.

If you have undergone laser liposuction—or any surgery, for that matter—that left you dissatisfied, please contact Dr. Shapiro today to see how he can give you the body you've always dreamed of.