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Why Does Vaser Liposuction Have a Shorter Recovery Time Than Other Liposuction Methods?
asked 10 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
Question viewed 132 times
Tags: causes, duration, fat, fat loss, fat reduction, recovery
I read that the recovery time for Vaser is quicker than for traditional lipo, why?(http://www.cosmeticsurgerythailand.com/vaser-in-thailand.html)
3 answers to Why Does Vaser Liposuction Have a Shorter Recovery Time Than Other Liposuction Methods?
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My Experience: Most Liposuction Techniques have similar recovery times
In my experience Vaser Liposuction, Smart Lipo and the host of other techniques have similar recovery periods. I think the company claims by many of these techniques are hype and propaganda to support sales.
Here is the information I give my patients regarding the recovery process after liposuction.
As with all operations, pain and discomfort varies greatly from patient to patient. Generally, one should expect that pain medication will be required for the first few days....
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Vaser Liposuction
There is less vascular trauma, and less tearing of the tissue. The fat is made smaller, and thus easier to remove with less trauma.
Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon
Danville Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction Recovery
There is no evidence that Vaser liposuction has a shorter recovery time than standard liposuction. In fact, Vaser, laser, or ultrasound assisted liposuction is an additional step that must be followed up with standard liposuction. Recovery time from liposuction is dependent on how many areas are being treated and how much each area is suctioned. More areas being treated or larger areas with more fatty tissue to be suctioned will increase discomfort in the first week...
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