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What is VASER Lipo?

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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What is VASER Lipo and how is it different?

Hi there- 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... more

Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

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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... more

Stephen A. Goldstein, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon

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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... more

Michael Law, MD

Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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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... more

Steven Teitelbaum, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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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... more

Paul C. Zwiebel, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon

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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.

Daryl K. Hoffman, MD

Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon

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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.

Robert Heck, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon

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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. ... more

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Alexandra Chambers, MD

London Dermatologist

What is Vaser?

Vaser Liposuction involves inserting a solid, small diameter (2 mm) Titanium rod into the area that is going to be treated and gentle ultrasonic waves that break the cell membrane only of fat cells and the mild heat melts the fat to a liquid. This liquified fat can now be gently suctioned out without doing damage to the support tissues. I have been using the Vaser since 2004, It allows 98% of my patients to be able to return to work on the Third day after surgery. I have tried using... more

Michael Tomcik, MD

San Francisco Dermatologist

VASER liposuction is a safe and effective way to remove unwanted fat

Vaser technology uses ultrasonic energy to emulsify fat for easier removal. In stead of using brute force, the vaser probe helps me target the fat and leave the support structures of the skin intact. I'm am slow to jump on the "hottest" or "grooviest" gizmo, but I am impressed with the results and the safety profile of this machine

Emily Pollard, MD

Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon

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Vaser Liposuction vs. Traditional Liposuction

Unlike regular liposuction, in Vaser liposuction the fat is first broken up by ultrasound, allowing it to be more easily removed with less trauma to surrounding tissues, resulting in less bruising and swelling. Also the Vaser ultrasound shrinks the skin more and unlike laser liposuction there is less heat directed to the tissue therefore lessening the chance of skin burns.

Stanley Gulin, MD

Naples Plastic Surgeon

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WHAT IS VASER LIPOSUCTION?

VASER liposuction stands for Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance liposuction, also known as ultrasound liposuction. This basically means that this system utilizes sound waves in order to selectively target fatty tissue and liquefy it. This high selectivity for fat cells allows the surgeon to more easily remove the fat while decreasing the amount of tearing of surrounding tissue. A decrease in tearing of surrounding tissues allows for a reduction in bleeding, bruising and... more

Kenneth Bermudez, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

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How VASER Liposuction is unique from Lipo types

LIKE other modes of liposuction the fat filled areas are filled with a TUMESCENT solution (containing a numbing medication and a blood vessel constricting medication) this not only puff the fat up making it easy to pass the steel suctioning tube through but assures more even results, less pain and less bleeding. What makes VASER liposuction unique is that next an steel tube is passed through the fat whose tip emits a high frequency sound waves which literally shakes up and blows fat cells... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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Vaser Liposelection is a form of liposuction that...

Vaser Liposelection is a form of liposuction that utilizes third generation ultrasound to emulsify the fat before aspirating it. When ultrasound was first used in conjunction with liposuction there were some problems. Vaser is a complete redesign and those earlier problems have been eliminated. When used properly, it is a much gentler process that allows more fat to be removed safely. Again, if used properly, blood loss is reduced. Patients tend to recover faster and with less brusing,... more