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Body Jet vs. Other Liposuction Techniques

asked 3 years ago by Liv in Los Angeles, CA
Latest answer by Alexander Aslani, MD
Question viewed 12,030 times
Tags: comparison, technique

During my consultation today, my plastic surgeon mentioned a new liposuction technique that he is going to be using pretty soon called Body Jet. Apparantly it has been used in Europe for a while and now is coming to the US.

Would it be a better option than some of the other liposuction techniques? I certainly wouldn't mind less pain and swelling after the procedure, but I haven't heard of this one before and would like to know some more about it first.

14 answers to Body Jet vs. Other Liposuction Techniques

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BodyJet Liposuction- What is it Good For?

I have been using the BodyJet device for liposuction since Feb of 2010, and I reported on my results at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting in Toronto in 2010.  The benefits of the device are that it disperses the wetting solution (sometimes called tumescent solution) throughout the tissues using a jet spray.  The only benefit of this device is that it disperses the wetting solution more thoroughly, and therefore the surgeon can commence the liposuction sooner.  ... more
Claudio DeLorenzi, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon
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Body jet - another tool to get better results!

Body jet water assisted liposuction is yet another tool in the war against fat! It is not the best choice for every patient, but can be the best choice for many patients. I frequently use the body jet in combination with other liposuction techniques to give patients that little "something extra" which can be the difference between a good and a great result. We have 4 other body contouring modalities that we use to help patients meet their goals: VASER - ultrasonic... more
Kirk A. Churukian, MD

Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon
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Body-Jet liposuction

Body-Jet liposuction is a water-assisted liposuction technology that uses a pulsatile water jet at the end of the liposuction canula (the metal tube that goes into your body) to help dislodge the fat and remove it through the tube. I would agree with other surgeons on this topic and other liposuction topics that the most important part of a good liposuction result is the surgeon, and not the equipment. However, the Body-Jet offers certain advantages that convinced me it has a legitimate... more
Douglas J. Mackenzie, MD

Santa Barbara Plastic Surgeon
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Body jet liposuction

Dear Liv Every week there is a new type of liposuction procedure that is the latest and greatest in the world with guaranteed no swelling bruising etc. This is a new technique which to my knowledge has not yet been shown to be any better or worse than traditional liposuction. I can tell you that most of my liposuction patients are back to light exercise at 4-5 days after surgery. If you are interested in liposuction go to someone who is experienced. The rep for the company may be bringing in... more
Steven Schuster, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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Body jet liposuction

Liposuction is a safe, popular, and effective way to contour the body. Today, there are many different flavors of liposuction. Body jet liposuction is a relatively new technique that injects water at the same time as the fat is removed. There is very little difference between this and tumescent liposuction where we first inject the tumescent fluid and then perform liposuction. In fact, tumescent liposuction may be more comfortable that it allows the fluid that is injected time to work... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Is Body Jet Liposuction as revolutionary as my doctor says?

Hi there- Your safety and outcome are going to depend on the education, training, experience, and skill of the surgeon you choose, and only minimally on the machine they choose to use. Please understand the following: Tumescent liposuction, VASER Lipo, Smart Lipo, Cool lipo, Pro Lipo, Slim Lipo, Body Jet lipo... What does this all mean? If I don't get Smart lipo does that mean I'm dumb? If my surgeon recommends Slim Lipo does that mean he/she isn't a... more
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon
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PoBody Jet liposuction

I have worked with a couple of different liposuction techniques and I have to say that for me Body Jet liposuction is by far the best. What I like most is that I do not have to inflate the areas of fat that I want to treat, so a more precise shaping is possible. I like to combine Body Jet with laser liposuction (Smartlipo) superficially for the retraction of flobby skin. Many patients who have Body Jet like to have the fat removed elsewhere, because if connected to a... more
Alexander Aslani, MD

Spain Plastic Surgeon
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Body Jet vs. Other Liposuction Techniques

I have been using the Body Jet since April 2010. I think the benefit of the bodyjet is that it is gentler and recovery is quicker. It is an especially get machine when used with the lipo collector. This allows us to harvest the fat and transfer it to other parts of the body like the face, breasts, buttocks and hands. As far as other technologies, we have very busy offices and use the body jet and smart lipo mostly. I used to use Vase for about 5 years but have... more
Rigo Mendoza, MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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Body-Jet can be a good option for liposuction

Body-Jet is a new FDA approved, water-assisted liposuction technique that has become available in the United States during the past year. Body-Jet offers many advantages over conventional liposuction.  Unlike traditional liposuction, Body-Jet uses a pulsating spray of water to dislodge fat cells without the force utilized in traditional liposuction.  This makes the technique less traumatic and typically results in less bruising and discomfort following treatment.  In... more
Steven L. Ringler, MD

Grand Rapids Plastic Surgeon
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Body Jet is another good technique

Body jet uses a water spray to gently wash out the fat cell. Smart Lipo uses a laser to melt the cells, and power assist liposuction uses a vibration motion to help remove the fat. We use all techniques, and sometimes combine them, depending on the patients specific needs. For example, the body jet can be also employed to save the fat cells for injection into areas that have lost volume - face, hands etc Smart Lipo will produce extra tightening, particularly noticeable in smaller areas such... more
Christopher J. Peers, MD

South Bend Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Body jet

Body jet is another form of liposuction that used fluid irrigation while performing the procedure. I do not think that it will change the "face of the universe." Liposuction is liposuction, the key is to find a surgoen that produces consistently good results.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Avoid Body Jet for liposuction.

Hi. This is all marketing without scientific evidence.  Tumescent liposuction has a long record of safety and excellent results with quick recovery.  That's what the experts in New York City use.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Let someone else be the guinea pig

There have been so many "innovations" in liposuction that have come along to great fanfare, then proven to be of no benefit, and finally wind up on the junk heap of medical instruments. This may just be the next in a long series of such technologies and I would suggest you not be the test case. Traditional modified tumescent liposuction in the right hands is still the Gold Standard.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Body Jet is the best form of Liposuction!

I am a believer.  The water assisted liposuction offered by Body Jet leads to less anesthesia, less pain, shorter recovery times, and less side effects.  Most of my patients have gone back to regular activities within 48 hours (except exercise).  Some, continued to work right after the procedure (2 aestheticians in my office).  The doubters on Realself haven't tried it, or have invested in other technologies and don't want to throw away their money.  None... more
Steven F. Weiner, MD

Pensacola Facial Plastic Surgeon

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