Denver Vaser Liposuction doctors

Paul C. Zwiebel, MD Paul C. Zwiebel, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon
2050 East County Line Road, Highlands Ranch
10 answers
Gregory A. Buford, MD Gregory A. Buford, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon
125 Inverness Dr E Dry Creek Medical Campus Suite 200, Denver
6 answers
Stephen A. Goldstein, MD Stephen A. Goldstein, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon
125 Inverness Dr E Suite 200, Englewood
5 answers
Nick Slenkovich, MD Nick Slenkovich, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon
761 SouthPark Drive, Littleton
1 answer
Tanya Aya Atagi, MD Tanya Aya Atagi, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon
10099 Ridgegate Pkwy Suite 430, Lone Tree
1 answer

Recent Answers

How Much Time Should I Take Off Work For Vaser Liposuction?

I had my breasts done and I nearly died from the pain. I remeber sleeping for 2 weeks straight because I didnt want to awake and feel the pain. Now I want to have a slim tummy to match my new boobs. I will be off work for 4 days, is that enough? What can I expect? Im also going overseas in Jaunary to Thailand. Should I technically have my results by then? Id appreciate any feed back that could help me put my mind at ease cause im worrying myself crazy right now!!!

A: Returning to work following liposuction

I am sorry that you had such a bad experience with your breast augmentation procedure.  Pain is a very subjective topic to discuss as every patient seems to have a different tolerance.  Our general rule is that our patients avoid any strenuous activity for two weeks following Liposuction.  This is to prevent any post-operative bleeding or seroma (fluid collection under the skin) formation following your procedure.  We generally suggest nothing that will elevate your heart rate.  This being said, the amount of time you need to take off from work is based upon what kind of work you do.  Our patients are also given narcotics to help keep them comfortable following surgery.  We recommend not returning to work until you are off of your narcotics.  Generally, patients will stay on their narcotics for 3-5 days following surgery.  I would recommend having your surgery performed sooner than later as swelling can take some time to subside if you would like to see significant results by January.  Good Luck!

Tanya Aya Atagi, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon
Vaser Lipo Vs. Traditional Liposuction - What Are the Pros and Cons?

I am having a tummy tuck and liposuction on my flanks and thighs, my board certified plastic surgeon performs vaser lipo but the medical assistant says I am scheduled for traditional liposuction. I have a preop today and would like to address this topic. Your help is appreciated. I am 4'11 and weigh 110 pounds,I am a very hippy girl with a small waist. I have "saddlebags" and love handles along with a stretched out stomache due to my pregnancies. Is there a reason why an experience surgeon would prefere to perform regular lipo over vaser?

A: Vaser vs. Traditional Liposuction

VASER is the latest evolution of devices using ultrasound to liquefy fat before it is removed from the body with suction.

VASER stands for Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance, which basically means ultrasound. The name is catchy and sounds like LASER, which, by contrast, uses amplified light to dissolve fat.

Many of us prefer VASER because the ultrasound appears to be more highly selective in targeting and liquefying the fat, minimizing risks of injury to the blood vessels and nerves. This selectivity for liquefying the fat cells means less tearing and injury to surrounding tissue, resulting in less bleeding, bruising and pain.

Still, the most important element in your success from surgery is the surgeon, much more than the specific tool or technique. Experts do not always agree on technique, yet can produce consistently comparable results.
 

Paul C. Zwiebel, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon
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