Smart liposuction is the generic name for laser liposuction. The laser machine for this procedure was designed by a company called Cynosure. Cynosure offers an eight hour course to become licensed to use the equipment. There are additional eight hour courses for further technique refinement but they are not required. If you are considering laser liposuction you should always consult the American Society of Plastic Surgeons to see if the provider offering laser liposuction is Board Certified.
Smart Lipo is trademarked and is offered by many surgeons around the country. You can go to their site and learn about the procedure and how it compares to traditional liposuction. Smart Lipo uses the laser machine to heat the water in fat cells to basically melt the fat under the skin instead of using a surgical device (canula or microcannula) to remove the fat from the affected area. The laser process promotes the growth of collagen and helps to smooth and tighten the skin in the treated area. Smart Lipo took its name from smart liposuction.
The laser used in this procedure operates on the 1064 wave length and was approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration in 2007. It has become a very popular alternative to regular liposuction as it takes less time, is less invasive and offers a much faster recovery and return to normal physical and social activities. By using the laser and a tumescent procedure the tissues are not heated excessively and the fat can be suctioned with less pressure and less trauma to the surrounding tissues creating less bruising and subsequent swelling. Costs of smart liposuction make it very competitive with standard liposuction and the ability to have it done in the surgeon’s office makes for less time away from home or work and a much faster recovery.
