Is Smart Lipo The Same As Laser Lipo?

Laser lipo is an abbreviation for Laser Lipolysis. Laser Lipolysis or laser body contouring is a technique of treating fatty deposits under the skin using a laser. 
The principle of lipo laser is the same as with lasers used on the surface of the skin. The laser passes via a small fiberoptic wire about 1 mm wide and, in essence, burns the fatty tissues. It can also be used on the undersurface of the skin to tighten it by stimulating collagen formation. 
lipolaser permanently destroys fat cells, while the heating of the skin from the undersurface can assist in tightening of the skin. Suctioning of the melted fat is then performed. This is a procedure that can safely be performed in the office under local anesthesia in modest quantities.
There are several systems out there, like Smartlipo, Coolipo, LipoTherme and others. Some of them use one laser frequency, others use 2 or three. Some of them claim better results then others. We have several machines and I personally do not see a great deal of difference between them. The results are more dependent on technique of the surgeon then on machine itself. 
Lipo Laser is the more general term of the lipo laser machine that utilizes a small laser to liquefy the fat cells an area and drain them away. Smartlipo is the name brand of cynosure, who is the leader in the area.
SmartLipo is the most well recognized named nationally for laser lipo.This technology was developed by Cynosure Corp. Smartlipo Triplex is the newest generation of Smartlipo which allows the surgeon to choose between three different laser energies to help disrupt, dissolve, and dislodge fat before it is removed. Smartlipo therefore results in a less traumatic removal of the fat. It also helps with tissue tightening and firming as well. Unlike other types oflaser lipolysis, Smartlipo has several safety features not found in other brands.
A word of caution, because of the changes in reimbursement by insurance companies many physicians, not trained and cosmetic surgery, started opening up body contouring and liposculpture centers claiming expertise in those specific areas after a weekend course.
Make sure that the physician performing your liposculpture, or laser body contouring procedure is properly trained and certified in plastic surgery and not in radiology, family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, or pathology, for example.