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What are the benefits of Vaser Liposuction versus Laser based Fat-loss?
asked 6 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
Question viewed 129 times
Tags: alternative, benefit, comparison, laser, technique
4 answers to What are the benefits of Vaser Liposuction versus Laser based Fat-loss?
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Vaser Liposuction
Vaser is a better technology to prepare the fat for removal. Laser has its merits, but over a large area, Vaser is king. Laser is good for arms, mid neck under the chin. For abdomen, flanks, braline, Vaser is king. We use both on the same patient, and take advantage of both of their ability to shrink the skin.
Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon
Danville Plastic Surgeon
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Vaser VS. Laser Liposuction
All liposuction medthods are divided into 3 stages:
stage 1 - infiltration of tumescent solution to dramatically reduce blood losses, decrease the pain and increase the accuracy of liposuction
Stage 2 - energy application (Ultrasound with VASER / high direct heat with laser)
Stage 3 - evacuation by passing tubes (cannulas) back and forth through the fat on high suction
Standard liposuction consists of stages 1 and 2 and is the way MOST liposuction is still done. VASER uses...
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Vaser vs laser liposuction
Vaser uses ultrasonic energy and laser lipolysis uses laser energy to mel fat. They are two methods that use heat to dissove fat .
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Liposuction by any other name is still liposuction
Your question touches on a controversial topic. The first thing to know is that liposuction, whether with VASER ultrasound, laser (Smart Lipo, Slim Lipo, etc. etc.) is still liposuction. The addition of lasers increases the odds of complications such as skin burns though it is often misleadingly advertised as safer. It is the surgeon not the technology that makes the most important difference. If by "laser-based fat loss" you mean Zerona, a nonsurgical procedure, there is even more...
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