Vaser Liposuction: Q&A
Ask a QuestionIs it ok to harvest the fat using VASER? And what VASER means?
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RitFat13
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VASER & fat grafting
Hi, VASER is a 3rd generation ultrasound device, which uses pulsed sound waves, to selectively emulsify & pre treat fat. The fat is then sucked out using suction assisted liposuction.
We have been using VASER in our practice for over 3 years now and off late there have been some reports to suggest that VASERed fat can be used for fat grafting. However, we still prefer to harvest the fat for AFT with low pressure, syringe suction without VASER.
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VASER and fat grafting
VASER is a machine made by a company in Denver, Colorado that uses ultrasound waves to selectively emulsify (break down) fat which can then be removed by traditional liposuction techniques. The company does have some research to show that the fat cells are not damaged and many surgeons to use this for fat harvesting and for transfer. It is, however, controversial. I personally avoid using the VASER for harvesting fat. The fat cells are quite fragile and I try not to...
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Safety of Fat Harvest with the VASER (Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction)
The VASER machine uses pulses of high frequency sound waves to shake fat cells loose from their fibrous attachments. Using lower energy VASER has been show to increase fat cell lossening as well as resulting in living cells. Depending on the setting the Plastic surgeon uses on the VASER and subsequently the suction force used in actually removin the loosened fat cells, most of the fat cells WILL survive the procedure and transfer.
Good Luck
Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis, TN
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