“I am scheduled to receive Water Assisted Liposuction and the Smart Lipo to help retract the skin.

Is the WAL (Water Assisted Liposuction) as effective as doing just the Smart Lipo? I can’t find anyone who has had this procedure”

The question of the year! Every few years, companies introduce a new liposuction technology touting it as the latest and greatest. In short, all of the liposuction technologies follow the same basic premise; introducing a wetting solution to help control bleeding and allow for easier extraction of fat cells and mechanical removal of fat cells from the body.

We tell people to focus on the magician rather than the magic wand. That is, find a plastic surgeon who comes highly recommended and who can show you quality consistent results. Let him or her decide on the most appropriate liposuction technique. So to answer your question, yes, the two liposuction techniques are equally effective provided they are performed by a well-trained plastic surgeon.

Today, there are numerous types of liposuction body contouring procedures. Unfortunately, there is a tremendous amount of marketing hype and over-salesmanship. The most important factor is the person holding the instruments. I would strongly advise you to see a board certified/eligible plastic surgeon who is experienced in body contouring. Look at his/her credentials, experience, and outcomes. It would be advisable to talk to references. Do your homework!

There is no advantage to Smart lipo or Jet lipo. The only advantage you should look for is an experienced and “smart” board certified plastic surgeon. It is not the wand but the magician that will make the difference. All the rest is hype and marketing.