Vaser Lipo Vs. Traditional Liposuction - What Are the Pros and Cons?

I am having a tummy tuck and liposuction on my flanks and thighs, my board certified plastic surgeon performs vaser lipo but the medical assistant says I am scheduled for traditional liposuction. I have a preop today and would like to address this topic. Your help is appreciated. I am 4'11 and weigh 110 pounds,I am a very hippy girl with a small waist. I have "saddlebags" and love handles along with a stretched out stomache due to my pregnancies. Is there a reason why an experience surgeon would prefere to perform regular lipo over vaser?

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VASER lipo helpful for tougher fat

With both VASER ultrasound and laser lipo procedures, the idea is to emulsify or liquefy the fat before suctioning it out. Soft fat doesn't require any additional treatment, but in areas where the fat is more dense because of more connective tissue, it can be helpful. Examples of this are the upper abdomen, posterior hips, and the front of the thighs. I agree with the others that the most important factor is the surgeon not the technology.

Vaser vs. Traditional Liposuction

VASER is the latest evolution of devices using ultrasound to liquefy fat before it is removed from the body with suction. VASER stands for Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance, which basically means ultrasound. The name is catchy and sounds like LASER, which, by contrast, uses amplified light to dissolve fat. Many of us prefer VASER because the ultrasound appears to be more highly selective in targeting and liquefying the fat, minimizing risks of injury to the blood... more

Which type of liposuction is best

The best liposuction is the one attached to a good surgeon. I see many good and bad examples of liposuction that have nothing to do with the Machine--but everything to do with how much fat was removed or not resulting in divots or bumps,etc. Choose a good surgeon and forget about what machine he uses.

Toby Mayer, MD

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Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Liposuction

There are several techniques of liposuction each with its own pluses and minuses. In the end, it is not the type ot machine that is used but how talented your surgeon is at the technique. They all can produce similar results.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Comparing liposuction techniques

Liposuction has remained a very popular cosmetic procedure since it was introduced from Europe in the 1980's, and very many advances have been made making liposuction an ever safer procedure. The concept behind liposuction has remained the same however, removal of fat in areas of excess to sculpt and shape the body. The result will depend on the knowledge and aesthetic sense of the surgeon. There are many different 'machines' and devices to assist in the removal and shaping of the fatty... more

Vaser Lipo vs. traditional liposuction

It is the decision of your surgeon which types or combination of types of LIPOS he is using on you. I prefer Smart Lipo + SAL but the Vaser will do the same thing. Good Luck from MIAMI Dr. B

Vaser may make liposuction easier for the surgeon, but might not be the best choice

There is alot of hype and marketing out there by the companies that make ultrasound or lasers to use for liposuction. The Vaser is one example of an ultrasound assisted device. Liposuction by itself is generally a strenuous operation for the surgeon. The human body is put together pretty firmly and quite a bit of force is needed to move a cannula in the space under the skin where the fat is. The Vaser uses ultrasonic energy to break up the fat so the surgeon can do a second pass and suction... more

VASER Lipo versus Tumescent lipo

Hi there- While I absolutely believe that the VASER is a very effective and safe option for many people, it is also absolutely true that there are certain situations where the VASER represents only a minimal benefit to the patient, with significant added expense. In my own practice, I usually explain to patients in these situations that I believe the benefit of using the VASER to address their problems would be limited, what the cost of doing so would be, and I let them make the decision... more

(Tumescent) Vaser Liposuction vs. Traditional Tumescent Liposuction

Both Tumescent (aka "traditional") Liposuction and VASER (aka Liposelection) Liposuction use tumescent solution to decrease bruising, increase accuracy and provide comfort after liposuction. The VASER has a, intermediary stage before liposuction in which sound waves are used to break up the fat cells before the liposuction is conducted. This adds additional time and cost to the operation. BUT - the VASER is extremely valuable in fibrous areas, the back, men breasts etc. It has... more

Vaser liposuction versus traditional liposuction

As compared to traditional liposuction, vaser liposuction involves the utilization of sound waves to break up fatty tissue. Laser liposuction, in comparison, uses a laser light to break up fatty tissue. Currently I like the laser-assisted liposuction for many cases but my decision about what type of liposuction to use is always made on a case by case basis after examining and talking at length with my patient. If you've found a surgeon you have confidence in, I imagine he or she will... more