Ultrasonic Liposuction Downtime

I have used the VASER form of ultrasonic technology in my practice since early 2001, and firmly believe that the results far surpass those of traditional suctioning methods. VASER differs from traditional liposuction in that it utilizes ultrasonic energy to break up fat for removal and leave important tissues largely intact. Traditional body contouring methods are suction based and cannot differentiate fat from nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissues. Also, VASER is so sensitive... more

Hi there- The character and severity of the discomfort you experience, as well as the length of your recovery, will depend on how many areas you have treated, the amount of fat removed, and your individual pain tolerance levels.... I have tried ALL of the available liposuction options, and can tell you that I am a big fan of the VASER and its benefits for my patients- but I'm not sure reduced recovery is one of them. I DO think that the outcome is seen sooner, and that it is the SAFEST and MOST more

There are may different techniques in liposuction including standard liposuction and ultrasonic liposuction. I have used both types of liposuction and I have been performing ultrasonic liposuction since 1995. I have found no differences in recovery time or bruising with either technique. The average patient can expected 2 - 3 days of soreness and up to 7 - 10 days of restricted activity. The average patient can get back to some form of exercise within 7 days. As a guide to my patients... more

Vix48, This is a good question. Recovery from liposuction is proportional to how much fat you had suctioned. If you are just having minor areas (say less than 500 cc) you are probably fine by the next day. If you are having larger volume liposuction (say 5 liters or more) you are probably out of commission for several days. However, recovery is dependent of the patient as well. If you typically get out of bed right when your alarm goes off in the morning - you will have a faster... more

It all depends on how many areas you are having addressed and how much is being removed. In general, I tell my patients that you will likely need about a week or close to it for this procedure. Laser lipo, ultrasonic lipo both have similar downtimes as compared to traditional liposuction, contrary to what you may see or hear from advertisments. Good luck.

Vaser is another form of technology that is used to perform liposuction. It uses ultrasonic energy to loosen fat cells up to more easily remove them. The downtime is about the same as more traditional liposuction. It really depends upon how much fat is removed. The more fat removed,the more work, the more downtime.