Does VASER Liposelection Work?

Does VASER Liposelection work, especially for smoothing the skin left loose and lumpy after a previous liposuction?

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VASER helpful in some re-do cases

There is a lot of confusion about terminology in liposuction. VASER is an advanced form of ultrasonic-assisted liposuction, but since they use the term "liposelection" it sounds like something nonsurgical. What it does do is apply ultrasonic energy via a tiny probe directly into the fat, which is then removed by liposuction. This is often helpful in re-do cases, where the fat has areas that are dense from scarring. I have been using VASER for a few years and this is one of the... more

VASER® Liposelection: Does it Work

Carrie, VASER® Liposelection is my liposuction method of choice because it does work so well. Although it's gentler for my liposuction patients, it's also more thorough, and studies have proven that there is less blood loss during the procedure and tighter skin afterwards compared with traditional liposuction, which means my patients have a faster and more comfortable recovery. Now, to answer the second part of your question about smoothing the skin after a previous liposuction.... more

Liposelection works!

Liposelection (by using the VASER (™) is a new and very different way to remove unwanted fat from almost any part of the body, that is as gentle as it is effective. This revolutionary new procedure offers exceptional results and rapid healing, and is an alternative to the harsh techniques of traditional liposuction. Liposelection uses state-of-the-art ultrasound technology to reshape your body. Since it is more tissue selective than traditional liposuction, damage to connective tissue is... more

VASER Liposelection or Skin Excision procedure

VASER Liposelection is a great solution to removing unwanted fat deposits. I treat many patients with VASER for removing fat in areas such as the abdomen, inner & outer thighs, the “love handles”, and upper arms. Sometimes it’s possible to touch up the appearance of lumps or irregularities successfully with Vaser, if there is no skin laxity. However Vaser cannot improve the appearance of loose or excess skin, and in fact further liposuction can actually make the... more

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Vaser liposuction uses ultrasound energy which also creates heat and some skin tightening. However, if you have significant loose skin, then more than likely you will need some form of skin excision.

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If there is a lot of loose skin after liposuction excision of skin may be necessary.

Vaser Liposelection is a very useful tool. The ultrasonic energy is especially helpful in areas of fibrous fat such as the back or the male chest or in areas where there has been previous liposuction.. However if a patient has a lot of loose skin after liposcution it may be necessary to remove some of that skin to get the smooth contour desired. For example after a lot of liposuction of the inner thighs there may be enough loose skin left that the patient considers a inner thigh lift... more

VASER is great- but may not do what you are hoping...

Hi there VASER lipo is a fantastic option that, in my opinion offers the best combination of effectiveness and safety available. Having said that, however, it is important to understand that if you have skin laxity and rippling from prior suction procedures, there is NO machine or liposuction technology that will restore the appearance of smooth skin (no matter what the advertising says). Minor contour irregularities without skin laxity can often be touched up successfully, but the skin... more