VASER® Liposelection is the ideal approach for the treatment of excess breast tissue in men, termed gynecomastia. VASER® LipoSelection is a form of liposuction that uses ultrasonic energy in a deliberate controlled fashion to assist the surgeon in the selective removal of fat in body contouring surgery.
The VASER® is a 3rd generation ultrasound device that has been engineered to eliminate many of the complications which were seen with other ultrasonic devices as it employs a low level of ultrasounic energy. The ultrasonic energy pulses to gently break apart the fat cells with minimal collateral damage to other important tissue. The VASER® is not a laser, in fact VASER stands for Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance.
The ultrasonic energy is transformed primarily to vibration energy which is transmitted to the fat cells by small probes (between two and three millimeters). The fat cells are “shaken” apart and then mixed with fluid, which has been infiltrated by the surgeon at the onset of the operation. Then, small cannulas are used to suction and remove this fat/water mixture. The VASER® is ideal for the treatment of gynecomastia in men and has special probes to treat this specific problem.
SmartLipo employs laser fibers at specific wave lenght of light to "melt" fat. I have found that this device will tighten skin to a small extent, but I have not see it effective in removing volume. With respect to the male breasts, SmartLipo would not be my first or even second choice.
I would advise you to seek out board certified plastic surgeon who is experienced with the VASER®. In general, you get what you pay for!
