Pioneered in Europe, the SmartLipo procedure is the first laser-assisted liposuction procedure. It uses a carefully calibrated laser to liquefy fat deposits through the top layers of skin. The laser ruptures fat cells that are then removed through a tiny incision in the skin by the surgeion. The small laser can also seal blood vessels as it zaps fat, so there is less swelling., bleeding and bruising than with traditional liposuction. The minimal invasiveness of the procedure allows patients to see faster results and to experience fewer complications. http://www.smartlipo.com/ How long does it take? A typical SmartLipo procedure takes 2 to 3 hours.