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Everything You Need to Know About VASER® Liposuction: A Comprehensive Guide
In the ever-evolving world of cosmetic surgery, VASER® Liposuction stands out4 as a technique that offers precision body contouring5 with minimized discomfort6. If you’re considering liposuction to enhance your body shape, understanding what VASER® liposuction entails can help you make an informed decision. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essentials of this advanced procedure.
What is VASER® Liposuction?
VASER® Liposuction, which stands for Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at resonance, is a specialized form of liposuction that uses ultrasound technology to transform fat tissue. Unlike traditional liposuction, VASER® uses ultrasound waves to emulsify the fat before its removal, allowing for more precise sculpting and reduced trauma to surrounding tissues.7
The VASER® technique involves several key steps:
Tumescent Solution Injection: First, a saline solution mixed with local anesthetics is injected into the targeted area. This solution helps to numb the area and shrink blood vessels8, reducing the risk of bleeding and bruising9.
Ultrasound Emulsification: A small probe10 is then inserted through tiny incisions. This probe emits ultrasound energy that selectively targets and transform fat cells into a liquid form, while helping to preserve other important tissues like nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissues.
Fat Removal: Once emulsified, the fat is gently suctioned out using a cannula, resulting in a smoother, more contoured appearance11.
Benefits of VASER® Liposuction
VASER® Liposuction offers several advantages over traditional liposuction techniques:
Precision and Control: The ultrasound technology allows for greater precision in fat removal3, making it an excellent choice for sculpting and defining specific areas, such as the abdomen, flanks, arms, and thighs4.
Minimized Trauma: By targeting only fat cells, VASER® minimizes damage to surrounding Tissues which can lead to less swelling, bruising, and a quicker recovery.6
Enhanced Skin Retraction: The heat generated by the ultrasound waves can promote skin tightening, which is particularly beneficial in areas with mild to moderate skin laxity.7
Versatility: VASER® is effective for both large and small areas, and it can be used to treat multiple areas in a single session. While VASER® Liposuction offers remarkable results, it is important to understand that it is not a weight-loss solution.8
What to Expect During and After the Procedure
VASER® Liposuction is typically performed under local anesthesia or mild sedation9. The duration of the procedure varies depending on the size and number of areas being treated. Post-procedure, it is best to listen to the advice given by your surgeon as each patient is different.
VASER® Liposuction is an approach to body contouring that offers precise results with minimized downtime10. Whether you’re looking to refine your physique or address those hard-to-reach fat pockets, VASER® Liposuction could be the solution you’ve been seeking11. Always consult with a qualified surgeon to explore your options and determine if this procedure is right for you.
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1.) -> REF-VAS-0057- 2011_Prendergast_Body Contouring with UAL (VASER) (v0.1) – Easier recovery for the patient with less bruising, swelling, and pain (p.44) Excellent results can be achieved without the need for sedation or general anesthesia in the office, and the patient benefits..
3.) -> 39_2007_ASJ_Hoyos_VAS ER Hi-Def Liposculpture.pdf (v1.0) – VASER for sculpting (p.1)..
4.) -> REF-VAS-0057- 2011_Prendergast_Body Contouring with UAL (VASER) (v0.1) – VASER employs less ultrasound energy to achieve optimum emulsification of fatty tissues while reducing collateral damage and side effects (p.1) supersedes earlier devices by employing less ultrasound energy to achieve optimum emulsification of fatty tissues for small or large areas..
-> REF-VAS-0057- 2011_Prendergast_Body Contouring with UAL (VASER) (v0.1) – Abdomen, flanks, thighs, male breasts, arms (p.2) This chapter describes the technique of lip- oplasty of the abdomen, flanks, thighs, male breasts, and arms using thirdgeneration ultrasound..
5.) -> REF-VAS-0064-2016_Di Giuseppe_VASER Lipoabdominoplasty (v0.1) – By sculpturing the upper abdomen and flanks, the full shape of the body is enhanced, giving it a more natural shape and contour. (p.3) By sculpturing the upper abdomen and flanks, the full shape of the body is enhanced, giving it a more natural shape and contour..
-> REF-VAS-0057-2011_Prendergast_Body Contouring with UAL (VASER) (v0.1) – Easier recovery for the patient with less bruising, swelling, and pain (p.44) Excellent results can be achieved without the need for sedation or general anesthesia in the office, and the patient benefits..
6.) -> REF-VAS-0057-2011_Prendergast_Body Contouring with UAL (VASER) (v0.1) – Easier recovery for the patient with less bruising, swelling, and pain (p.44) Excellent results can be achieved without the need for sedation or general anesthesia in the office, and the patient benefits..
-> REF-VAS-0064-2016_Di Giuseppe_VASER Lipoabdominoplasty (v0.1) – Return to lives between 1 and 3 weeks following surgery and no physical exertion for 4-6 weeks (p.6) Patients experienced an uncomplicated return to their social and professional lives, requiring between 1 and 3 weeks following surgery..
7.) -> REF-VAS-0057-2011_Prendergast_Body Contouring with UAL (VASER) (v0.1) – VentX cannulae are designed to minimize trauma to tissues (p.4) VentX cannulae are designed to minimize trauma to tissues by balancing the total area of the ports with the cross-sectional area..
-> REF-VAS-0057-2011_Prendergast_Body Contouring with UAL (VASER) (v0.1) – Fig. 38.27 (p.23) Fig. 38 .27 Superficial lipoplasty allows the skin to redrape and retract following lipoplasty with VASER..
8.) -> REF-VAS-0057-2011_Prendergast_Body Contouring with UAL – 1 (cont) – (VASER) (v0.1) – Minimally-invasive (p.9) Because liposculpture using VASER procedure first targets and dissolves fat cells and then draws off emulsified fat, leaving the collagen ma REF-VAS-0057-2011_Prendergast_Body Contouring with UAL (VASER) (v0.1) – Tumescent local anesthesia can be performed in the awake patient (p.12) Tumescent local anesthesia allows liposculpture to be performed in the awake patient..
-> REF-VAS-0064-2016_Di Giuseppe_VASER Lipoabdominoplasty (v0.1) – Treat Multiple Areas (p.3) Vaser® liposuction can be more extensive, including all body areas at the same time..
9.) -> REF-VAS-0057-2011_Prendergast_Body Contouring with UAL (VASER) (v0.1) – Easier recovery for the patient with less bruising, swelling, and pain (p.44) Excellent results can be achieved without the need for sedation or general anesthesia in the office, and the patient benefits..
-> REF-VAS-0057-2011_Prendergast_Body Contouring with UAL (VASER) (v0.1) – Tumescent local anesthesia can be performed in the awake patient (p.12) Tumescent local anesthesia allows liposculpture to be performed in the awake patient, eliminating the risks of intravenous sedation..
10.) -> REF-VAS-0057-2011_Prendergast_Body Contouring with UAL (VASER) (v0.1) – VentX cannulae are designed to minimize trauma to tissues (p.4) VentX cannulae are designed to minimize trauma to tissues by balancing the total area of the ports with the cross-sectional area of the cann REF-VAS-0057-2011_Prendergast_Body Contouring with UAL (VASER) (v0.1) – Emulsification (p.18) As well as emulsifying fat in the ipsilateral side, the probes are long enough to pass to the contralateral side and this criss-crossing..
-> REF-VAS-0082-Garcia_2020 (v0.1) – downtime (p.90) VASER-assisted liposuction of the trunk is associated with less blood loss in the aspirate, precise aesthetic contouring, and decreased post..
11.) -> REF-VAS-0057-2011_Prendergast_Body Contouring with UAL (VASER) (v0.1) – grooved probes emulsify fat efficiently before aspiration (p.2) Less powerful, grooved solid probes (2 .2–4 .5 mm ) emulsify fat efficiently before aspiration REF-VAS-0057-2011_Prendergast_Body Contouring with UAL (VASER) (v0.1) – VASER employs less ultrasound energy to achieve optimum emulsification of fatty tissues while reducing collateral damage and side effects (p.1) supersedes earlier devices by employing less ultrasound energy to achieve optimum emulsification of fatty tissues for small or large areas, REF-VAS-0057-2011_Prendergast_Body Contouring with UAL (VASER) (v0.1) – VentX cannulae are designed to minimize trauma to tissues (p.4) VentX cannulae are designed to minimize trauma to tissues by balancing the total area of the ports with the cross-sectional area..
-> REF-VAS-0082-Garcia_2020 (v0.1) – Excellent Aesthetic Results (p.134) The technique yields excellent aesthetic results and is associated with less blood loss and shorter postoperative downtime than traditional..