When SmartLipo was first introduced in the early ‘90s, thousands of patients booked up appointments to try the innovative laser technique. SmartLipo is a procedure that promises to ‘melt’ away fat cells and remove them completely with an efficient suctioning treatment.   

Today’s advances in laser lipolysis and cellulite treatments make it possible to skip the suctioning completely so you can get rid of fat with minimal pain and discomfort. Fat removal and cellulite reduction treatments such as the Lapex Body Contouring System and Slimray are two of the latest options available. Both are ‘laser lipo’ alternatives to SmartLipo and do not require any incisions whatsoever.   

If you’ve been considering a SmartLipo treatment or other body contouring procedure, here’s what you need to know about the latest options in laser lipo:  

The Lapex Body Contouring System for Cellulite Reduction

The Lapex Body Contouring System (BCS) was unveiled in the UK in February 2008, promsing to be a ‘quick, safe, pain-free and genuinely noninvasive’ treatment for getting rid of excess fatty tissue and zapping away cellulite for good (Source: MedicalNewsToday). The procedure is drastically different than conventional liposuction treatments and mesotherapy, and researchers say it can be used in conjunction with some weight loss procedures to soften the fat cells for easier removal.  

The Lapex Body Contouring System is designed to target specific pockets of fat and reshape and contour the body. There are no incisions involved with the procedure; a physician simply guides a laser over the area of fat to break down the fatty tissue that can be removed with suction, or released through the body’s lymphatic system. The entire process can be completed within a few hours, and promises to provide a visible improvement after just one treatment.  

Slimray for Fat Removal and Cellulite Reduction

Slimray is another opportunity to ‘liquify’ fat cells and drain them out of the body naturally. The laser was first used for skin regeneration after surgery, but was later tested for cellulite removal and fat reduction; clinical trials proved that the Slimray Laser could effectively target fat cells as well, and can be a part of a complete body contouring program.  

The Slimray laser offers targeted fat removal and cellulite reduction, helping to remove unattractive pockets of cellulite and improving the texture and tone of the skin in the process. The procedure takes under 30 minutes according to The Slimray Clinic and does not require any downtime. It can be used to treat both fatty deposits and cellulite, and costs a fraction of the price of conventional liposuction and other body contouring procedures.  

Key Benefits of Laser Lipo  

Unlike SmartLipo that requires a small incision to suction away the fat, laser lipo treatments such as SlimRay and Lapex Body Contouring can break down fatty tissues that are then shuttled out of the body through the lymphatic system. Other benefits of laser lipo treatments include:

• Lower risk of tissue damage
• Tighter, more toned skin
• Quick recovery time with minimal pain  

If diet and exercise alone aren’t helping you achieve your ideal figure, laser liposuction and body contouring procedures can help get rid of stubborn fatty deposits for good. By targeting fatty tissue and pockets of cellulite, the laser can help break down the cells for easy removal and provides immediate results.  

Learn more about laser lipo treatments and cellulite reduction in our information guide, or meet with a plastic surgeon that specializes in laser lipo treatments to find out which treatment is best for you.