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VASER Liposelection - what areas does it work best on?

I've heard about VASER Liposelection for body contouring. What areas is it most effective in getting rid of body fat?


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June 11, 2008

VASER Liposelection only works as well as the surgeon you choose

Steven Teitelbaum, MD
Steven Teitelbaum, MD
Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon

VASER is effective just about anywhere that standard liposuction is effective. 

But there are certain theoretical advantages that VASER has over standard liposuction, and so it may have a relative advantage to standard liposuction in some areas more than others.

Because VASER "melts" fat, it is effective in fibrous areas of fat.  This is common in the back, in the male chest, and in revisions.  Since VASER is less likely to damage blood vessels than standard liposuction, it may help in areas that need a large volume removed while minimizing blood loss.  VASER may also leave fibrous tissues entact and may even help shrink collagen, so it may be of greater value when the skin is loose.

The best advice you can be given is to not be so specific about wanting to have VASER. I'll tell you the same thing I tell people who ask about any specific laser or particular technology: find the best surgeon!  The better doctor will always get the better result!  One doctor may get it with VASER, and another may get it with power assisted liposuction.

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