Vaser Liposuction: Q&A
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Is VASER liposuction like regular liposuction or laser liposuction? How is it different or what makes it unique from other types of lipo?
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VASER® LipoSelection is an effective device and useful tool in body contouring surgery.
VASER® LipoSelection was FDA approved in 2001. VASER® LipoSelection is a form of liposuction that uses ultrasonic energy in a deliberate controlled fashion to assist the surgeon in the selective removal of fat in body contouring surgery. Ultrasonic liposuction was first used in the early 90’s but fell out of favor with plastic surgeons because of increased risks and complications (such as burn wounds) due to the high level of ultrasonic energy. The VASER® is a 3rd generation...
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Englewood Plastic Surgeon
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What is VASER Lipo and how is it different?
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It is first important to realize that all of these devices will require you to undergo a liposuction procedure. The only difference is the approach to the treatment of the fat prior to its removal.
Because they all involve liposuction, and this is in fact a surgical procedure, it is very important that you "do your homework" and find a surgeon certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery who has the years of training in liposuction necessary to give you the...
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Vaser Liposuction Results
VASER liposuction is an ultrasonic liposuction technology which means it uses ultrasonic energy (high-energy sound waves) to emulsify fat. Emulsification turns fat from a solid form into liquid; the liquefied fat is then aspirated using a suction cannula.
In my experience, this technique is not only more efficient at fat removal than conventional liposuction, but also more selective (i.e. it disrupts fat cells but not blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue), and as a result, it...
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VASER is the newest generation of ultrasonic...
VASER® is the newest generation of ultrasonic liposuction machines. With traditional liposuction, essentially a straw is used to suck out fat. With ultrasonic liposuction, ultrasonic energy is sent through that straw to melt the fat, theoretically resulting in a greater extraction, less damage to nerves and blood vessels, and better tightening of skin.
Liposelection™ is the trademarked name of liposuction done by VASER®. The implication of the term is that the ultrasound is...
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VASER LipoSelection: the Latest Best Form of Ultrasonic-Assisted Lipoplasty
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...
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Vaser liposelection
Vaser is the name of a machine that uses sound waves to break up fat. It is used along with liposuction to make the procedure less traumatic and to give a smoother result. It works well to reduce fat deposits and can be done with local anesthesia.
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What is Vaser Lipo
VASER Lipo is a surgical procedure in which ultrasonic energy is used to assist the surgeon in the removal of fat.
Tumescent liposuction, considered by many to be the Gold Standard, is performed by injecting the treatment area with saline (sterile salt water) that contains Lidocaine®. The blood cells shrink and the fat expands, making it easier to suck out the fat with the cannula (a hollow, pointed stick, like a large pointed straw) which is connected to a machine that provides...
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Ultrasonic Liposuction Vaser
Traditional liposuction, ultrasonic liposuction (e.g., Vaser) and laser liposuction (e.g., CoolLipo, CoolTouch, Smartlipo, SlimLipo, LifeSculpt) are all forms of liposuction, using different approaches to injure fat and reduce or remove it. Some companies have brand names associated with their proprietary liposuction machines. The most frequently seen brand names in advertising today may be CoolLipo, Smartlipo and SlimLipo, all of which are recently released laser liposuction devices...
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Vaser Liposuction
Vaser liposuction uses ultrasound energy to break up the fat prior to suctioning. The ultrasound energy can also help the skin to shrink up after the procedure.
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Vaser Lipo vs. Laser Lipo vs. Regular Liposuction
Vaser, laser, and regular liposuction all fundamentally do the same thing -- perform a controlled aspiration of fat from the sub-dermal layer. This allows the surgeon to sculpt the body's profile, and hopefully give it a more aesthetic and pleasing look.
However, Vaser and Laser lipo are big improvements over regular liposuction because they both significantly aid in liquefying fat, which in turn makes it easier to remove from the connective tissue holding it in place. ...
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