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VASER Liposelection Vs Liposuction or Laser Lipo

How is VASER liposelection different from liposuction and SmartLipo?

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Frankly, you can have a good result from any of these techniques. It depends on the surgeon.

Anyone who reads a magazine, listens to the radio, and watches TV is being inundated with information about the latest and greatest technique of liposuction. Without knowing much about the different claims, it would seem that each year the technology is being completely reinvented. I thought it might be helpful to give you some background information about the different techniques so you can make an informed decision about what is right for you. Liposuction has been around for about... more

How is VASER Liposuction different from SmartLipo and liposuction?

Hi there- It is first important to realize that all of these devices will require you to undergo a liposuction procedure. The only difference is the approach to the treatment of the fat prior to its removal. Because they all involve liposuction, and this is in fact a surgical procedure, it is very important that you "do your homework" and find a surgeon certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery who has the years of training in liposuction necessary to give you the safe... more

Vaser Liposelection is 3rd generation, ultrasound assisted liposuction.

Ultrasound assisted liposuction came out in the 1990's. There were potential problems with the earlier equipment (burns, nerve issues, etc) and many plastic surgeons, myself included, were reluctant to use it. Sound Surgical, a Colorado company, completely redesigned their equipment from the ground up virtually eliminating the problems that existed before. Even the suctioning system to aspirate the emulsified fat is different. They called the system Vaser (Vibration Amplification of... more

Vaser vs. Laser-Lipo

Vaser is Ultrasound that is administered before traditional liposuction in order to melt fat and help shrink skin a bit. Laser Lipo is the use of laser light under the skin to melt fat with heat (laser light) and stimulate the collagen in the skin and under the skin to shrink. Laser Lipo can be done with or without traditional liposuction. Traditional Liposuction is performed by infusing Tumescent solution in the area, followed by the suctioning out of fat cells with a long... more

Vaser compared to Smart-Lipo and "regular" liposuction.

Vaser is one brand name for ultrasonic-assisted lipoplasty (UAL), just as SmartLipo is one brand name for laser-assisted liposuction (or lipoplasty). Liposuction is a general term that applies to the basic procedure that has been around for over 25 years. Though "liposuction" describes a fat-removal operation understood by the public, the marketing geniuses among liposuction doctors and the companies that sell liposuction machines want you to buy a "BMW, the ultimate... more

Liposuction is a general term used to describe suction-assisted removal of excessive fat deposits.

Liposuction is a general term used to describe suction-assisted removal of excessive fat deposits. A number of different devices have been introduced over the years to aid in this suction-assisted removal of fat. These devices have included various different sizes and shapes of cannulas, as well as reciprocating cannulas. More recently, in the late 1990’s, ultrasound-assisted liposuction became very popular. Unfortunately, there were problems associated with this type of... more

Vaser liposuction is great for sculpting the body

The Vaser system uses ultrasound energy to break up the fat cells. Used with the tumescent technique, the Vaser causes much less blood loss and helps to heat the underlying portion of the skin to help skin shrink better than liposuction alone. It's great for the "tough" areas of fat, such as the love handles on men and the back on women. It also works great for areas that have previously been suctioned. The fat from Vaser liposuction can be easily re-injected for fat grafting... more

VASER is a highly selective fat removal system

The following is my personal opinion: I have used vaser since 2004 when it first became available. It has allowed me to contour areas during procedures that the other 2 methods do not allow. Why? Because Vaser is selective for fat cells and leaves vessels and nerves and lymphatics for the most part undamaged IF the Vaser is used properly! Simply speaking: 1. Infuse an adrenaline containing solution into the fat 2. Let it sit for a minimum of 10 minutes! 3. Insert titanium probe that... more

How is VASER liposelection different from liposuction and SmartLipo?

All modern liposuction methods use a swelling (Tumescent) fluid solution to reduce bleeding and increase accuracy in liposuction. Where VASER liposelection and SmartLipo differ is in the way they treat the fat before it is removed by vacuum. In the case of various lasers, they literally destroy fat by heating it, the intent being to cause some skin shrinkage at the same time (although there no scientific studies out there that can prove a supremacy of these techniques in this regard to... more