Liposuction vs high def liposuction?

Yes there is a difference and I agree with Dr. Emer. The surgeons who refer to this as hype or marketing, obviously do not know this highly specialized technique. Liposuction is a debulking operation, while hi def liposuction is a revealing operation. This is not done on a patient with a BMI>30. This involves using the VASER technology, power X rotating cannula, and specialized suction cannulas. The bottom line, your surgeon's technical ability is most important to deliver the best results. Your surgeon needs to understand the static and dynamic muscle anatomy, how to define negative spaces, bring out muscles, do superficial liposuction at the inscriptions to define the six pack, define the semilunar lines, bring out the obliques, pectoralis muscle and anterior border of the latissimus muscle, the lower back paraspinous muscles, deltoid, triceps depression between the long and medial muscle bellies. So, you can see this is not "just any other liposuction" as claimed by the other respondents. The recovery is longer, requires early lymphatic massage, drainage, compression with foam and close follow up in the clinic. If you interested in this treatment and you are a good candidate, see a board certified plastic surgeon trained in this type of body sculpting. Good luck.

I find the Best Lipo results are from docs who do tumescent lipo under local and who use the micro canulas and who turn the patients and stand them up during the procedure to fine tune the results. I've not been impressed with any hi-def vaser 4D lipo results and again they do it under general anesthesia and therefore is more risky and costly and painful post op and longer recovery periods for only so-so results in the end.  Just not worth it. In fairness, if your doc does enough lipo procedures with their favorite gimmicky machine, then they can do a good job for you.  

Some studies show that there is less injury to the body with Vaser than with traditional #liposuction. Recovery from Vaser Liposuction is based on the level of soreness and bruising experienced by the patient. But, it can vary among patients. As with traditional liposuction, there are no large incisions  or effect on the muscle and other underlying tissue. Therefore, #healing time may be less than anticipated by most. Therefore, Vaser patients may experience less #pain or discomfort, #swelling (#edema) and bruising post procedure due to the nature of the technique.  There are three types of #Vaser Lipo. Each benefit patients differently depending on their needs. Vaser Lipo is capable of removing fat from resilent areas providing a smoother and slimmer results. It is common for reducing love handles, extra skin along the bra line or flanks on many female patients. Additionally, it is often applied to the reduction of male breast surgeries, called gynecomastia surgery. Meanwhile, Vaser Hi-Def  targets both deep and superficial fat cells which is found around muscle tissue. This is suggested to tone and defined rather than reduce fat when not necessary. Finally, Vaser #4D, although similar to Vaser Hi-Def works well with the existing muscle tissue.. However, it results in more natural appearing definition to those areas, being treated. Vaser 4D is often applied to treating abdominal region to improve definition.  Additionally, it's not uncommon for Vaser Liposuction to combined with fat transfer which removes and transfers fat to another area of the body. It's best to begin consulting with a board certified plastic surgery to learn if you are a candidate for liposuction. If so, you will then learn more about which #technique will work best for you and your goals. It is important you select a plastic surgeon who is #board-certified and has a great deal of experience with #vaser #liposuction. Aside from checking board-certification, it is suggested that you look at before and after photos of the surgeons actual patients, and read patient reviews. Gathering all of this information will help you make a well-informed decision. Always discuss your issues and concerns with the Plastic Surgeon during and following your consultation. Information that you read online may not apply to your personal situation.