SmartLipo is a laser treatment that targets stubborn body fat areas using a laser surgery technique that uses a laser-tipped tube that works under the skin, shining directly at the fat cells.

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Second time’s a charm with smartlipo

I’ve had SmartLipo twice. Originally I was one of its main critics but after the second time I am much happier with it. There’s a catch. First of all, SmartLipo is new so everyone needs to consider that. No matter what they say about testing and FDA this and that, no doc is experienced yet and no one... Full Smart Lipo review

Published Aug 31, 2007

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223 people found this Smart Lipo review helpful:

Be careful - not worth it with anyone but a...

This review is for anyone considering Smartlipo. I'm not anti-smartlipo, but this procedure is significantly misrepresented by Cynosure, the maker of the smartlipo machine and publisher of the brochures, along with many doctors who should NOT be anywhere near this device. I'm one of the unlucky... Full Smart Lipo review

Published Jun 8, 2008 by bowling babe

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Was worth is ~ Smart Lipo was worth it

MissH Houston Aug 20, 2008 Cost: $6,000 Pain: Uncomfortable

I was on the website quite often before my procedure and wanted to share my experience with all those that might be considering it. I chose my... more

Very pleased with the results ~ Smart Lipo was worth it

A Beautiful Neck Edmond, OK Aug 19, 2008 Cost: $3,000 Pain: Uncomfortable

I love the results and am so pleased with the doctor I had do my procedure. I had been told she was a "little obsessive" about her work... more

Don't believe everything you're told - things can definitely go wrong ~ Smart Lipo was NOT worth it

Milo77atl Atlanta Aug 19, 2008 Cost: $4,000 Pain: Mild

I'm 4 months out from the procedure and still have signicant bruising on my right side as well as a dent or divet (in the same area). I was told... more

Still recovering...after 3 weeks!! ~ Smart Lipo was worth it

Karoline Costa Kirkland, WA Aug 18, 2008 Cost: $5,000 Pain: Uncomfortable

I already like the results even though I am still a little bit swollen and really lumpy. I had my belly and back done three weeks ago and I... more

So far so good ~ Smart Lipo was worth it

GearGirl Houston, TX Aug 11, 2008 Cost: $7,000 Pain: Uncomfortable

POST OP DAY 12: Hasn't quite been 2 weeks and I'm already enduring 5 hour car rides again! : ) I've stalled out on the swelling,... more

Love it--worth every penny and more ~ Smart Lipo was worth it

Swastew Melbourne, FL Aug 11, 2008 Cost: $5,500 Pain: Painfree

I am 50 years old and I was always relatively thin--5'6'' and a size 6-8 and I gained weight to a size 8-10 but only in my waist-tummy thigh area.... more

Soooo happy!!! ~ Smart Lipo was worth it

Cristinalyn84 Chicago, IL Aug 10, 2008 Cost: $3,000 Pain: Uncomfortable

I got smart lipo on my upper arms on friday (August 8th 2008) morning. I have had heavy upper arms all my life even though I workout and diet. I... more

For me smart lipo seems like a pretty smart choice ~ Smart Lipo was worth it

Lala6633 Burlington, Ma Aug 8, 2008 Cost: $6,800 Pain: Mild

So my 29th birthday was rolling around, and because of recent success in my sales job I had some extra dough coming my way. I'm 5"5' and... more

Loved smartlipo!! cost & procedure both great! ~ Smart Lipo was worth it

Miss_shotcaller Winter Park, Orlando, Florida Jul 31, 2008 Cost: $7,500 Pain: Mild

My initial consultation at {edited - provider information is located above the review for registered users} in Winter Park, Florida was great.... more

A nightmare, i would not recommend it, at least from my doctor ~ Smart Lipo was NOT worth it

4everfilms Scottsdale, AZ Jul 29, 2008 Cost: $5,000 Pain: Severe

So I try to get rid of this little muffin top that I have, but nothing is working. I don't want to diet and lose weight anywhere except in that... more

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