FYI this is what I found on the PA, these are the initials behind his name MPAS, PA-C and also he says this about himself, “I am board certified in general surgery and primary care medicine by the NCCPA.” I guess it is misleading to the average person. Thanks again and I can’t wait to come in and talk with you about my options.

FYI there is no such thing as a board certified surgeon PA.

You may get a great result with either or a bad result from either. In my opinion, the skill, experience and artistry that a board certified plastic surgeon brings to the table tips the odds in favor of a great result.

I went to a consultation with one of those “numerous billboard” companies that offer Smartlipo. It didn’t take long for them to sell me on it. He said I am an ideal candidate. (I am sure they tell everyone that.) But I know that I am not overweight and just want to get rid of the fat pockets. I have read a lot of reviews online about Smartlipo and it seems that there is more negative than positive. I have a feeling that more people write about the bad than the good, so I am sure there are people out there who have had great results.

On the advise of my mom, I started looking at Board Certified Plastic Surgeons in the area. Looking online and then reading your website and blog, I have determined that there are not any plastic surgeons that offer both Smartlipo and traditional lipo in Northern Utah. So that leaves me to compare the Smartlipo procedure to traditional lipo. The biggest drawback to me with traditional lipo is the costs. You say that Laser lipo is more expensive. But I have found that going the Smartlipo route is quite a bit less expensive that going with traditional (costs to me).

I am at a standstill, do I pay more and get the traditional lipo, with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or do I go with the cheaper Smartlipo with a Board Certified Surgeon PA? I think I will continue to research both and go to some consults with Board Certified Plastic Surgeons to see what they have to say about my body and what would work best for me.

In closing as David Bays says in his comment on your post, “I will be more than happy to come back in anytime to do a few more cases if Dr. Yates is so inclined.” So Dr. Yates if you are ever inclined to have David Bays bring back his laser lipo machine for you to demo on more patients, I would like to offer myself up to your guinea pig!

Laser lipo is not meant for instant gratification or over the top dramatic results. It’s meant to be used in concert with the surgeons preferred method of liposuction (suction assisted, power assisted, ultrasonic assisted) to obtain a more enhanced result. Can it be used solo? It depends on the patient. As with any procedure, patient selection is everything and if a patient just needs some sculpting in small areas like the belly, love handles, arms or chin…laser lipo is great. It’s also great if a surgeon has a small revision to do. Again, this isn’t meant to replace traditional lipo, it’s just another tool…which in the hands of a skilled, experienced surgeon will yield some very nice results.

To return the compliment, I found Dr. Yates to be a very passionate, dedicated and skilled surgeon. I could tell he was skeptical about laser lipo to begin with and for good reason. Some manufacturers have gone out of their way to sell this technology to anyone and everyone who would buy it. In other words, non-plastic and non-cosmetic surgeons. Most competitive systems are way over priced for what they are designed for which is a “sculpting and skin tightening” tool…nothing more. Patients are always looking for what they believe is the next quick fix and some in-experienced and un-scrupulous physicians were only too happy to take their money. No wonder laser lipo has such a bad reputation with some.

For better or for worse, this is the field I have chosen as my career and without guys like me, surgeons like Dr. Yates wouldn’t have tools he needs to create his masterpieces. With respect, this was Dr. Yates’ first time using a new technology and we treated just one patient. The patient was a little bit larger than I would have liked but that’s who we had. If memory serves, this particular patient had trouble even handling the traditional liposuction so it was difficult to reach the end point I would have liked with the laser. In other words, this probably wasn’t the ideal candidate for the laser procedure and as any surgeon will tell you, patient selection means a lot. I’m sure if we would have done more than just one case, Dr. Yates might have possibly seen how this could be an effective tool for his practice. I will be more than happy to come back in anytime to do a few more cases if Dr. Yates is so inclined.

In closing, I would like to remind everyone that I ONLY sell to plastic surgeons and experienced cosmetic surgeons unlike many other companies. Does this limit my income potential? Sure…but at least I am able to sleep at night. If you are considering any type of cosmetic surgery procedure, I strongly recommend seeking out a board certified plastic surgeon at http://www.plasticsurgery.org.

However i do feel rather discruntled by the current events in the medical industry, it wasnt just the laser teeth whitening which for anyone who is unaware is also rather a scam wherby the laser just activates 2 well known ingredients to incur a bleaching affect. certainly nothing amazing or cutting edge.

Liposuction via laser, im still not jumping on that band wagon either and we respect you for also remaining steadfast. Its easy to lose the foothold and suddenly become a business man instead of a doctor.