Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted under Vaser Liposuction q&a

Important Questions to Ask my Vaser Lipo Doctor?

User Avatar
SuperhuperMay 20, 2009
I have a consulation scheduled in one week for Vaser Liposuction. What are the important questions to ask? I am 46 years old, and I want my stomach (upper and lower), flanks, and lower back done.

Answers (1)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Edmond A. Zingaro, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jun 2, 2009
Answer

More Vaser Liposuction Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Liposuction is an operation to remove fat. Nothing else. Aside from surgical removal (Facelift, Tummy Tuck, Butt lift etc), Skin tightens in response to an injury, the extreme example of which is a 3rd degree burn in which the scar tissue relentlessly pulls heads to the chest and forearms to the...

+4 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS

Some studies indicate that there is less injury to the body with Vaser than with traditional #liposuction. Recovery from Vaser Liposuction is based on the level of soreness and bruising experienced by the patient. But, it can vary among patients. As with traditional liposuction, there are no...

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Peter A. Aldea, MD

I had not used drains after liposuction for nearly my whole professional career. However, after a presentation by a Mexican colleague, I changed my practice. Liposuction, traditional, PAL or VASER, generates inflammation and fluid. Such swelling lasts for weeks. After trying the drains for the...

+4 answers
See all Vaser Liposuction Q&A
See more Vaser Liposuction Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE VASER LIPOSUCTION GUIDE →