Bruce K. Barach, MD

Where Liposuction is concerned, the surgeon is the most important factor, not the tool being used. I have not heard of the "lipo-vibe" machine but there are several machines out there(smart-lipo is one) and there is no science that proves any one of them is better than straightforward lipo or Ultrasonic Assisted Lipo.

What is scary is that these machines are being marketed to doctors without good training and credentials, many are not even surgeons! We have gynecologists and family doctors performing "laser lipo" in spa/mall settings right now in New York's Capital District.

Check the credentials of anyone you consult for plastic surgery carefully. You would not ask your carpenter what type of saw he uses. Asking a plastic surgeon what particular machine he/she uses for lipo is a similar situation. You want their training and experience to ensure a good outcome, no machine can guarantee that.