How Much Fat Can Be Removed with Vaser Lipo Selection?

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Hi, just wanted to ask how much fat can be safely removed with vaser lipo selection under local. Would it be necessary to have the treatment done under general in a theatre for larger amounts ? I have looked on the internet but can not find this info. Thank you

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

There are three types of #Vaser Lipo. Each benefit patients differently depending on their needs. Vaser Lipo  is capable of removing fat from resilient 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. 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 with the existing muscle tissue and physique. 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. In some cases, Vaser liposuction can be performed within your doctor's office with a #local #anesthesia; depending on the area being addressed. However, it is often an #outpatient procedure performed at surgery centers; especially for larger areas of the body. In such a case, the patient will either be under an intravenous twilight or a #general anesthetic.It is important to understand, vaser liposuction is NOT a method of #weight loss or an alternative to diet and exercise. It does not affect one's metabolism. It is usually recommended that patients who have recently experienced weight loss and massive weight loss (#MWL) remain consistent at their weight for at least six to twelve months prior any cosmetic surgery. Such will better ensure longer lasting results of the procedure without risking the fluctuation and stretching of the skin tissue. An ideal  #candidate for Vaser Liposuction is a person in good health who seeks a minimally invasive way to remove stubborn fat with less downtime than traditional #liposuction. Vaser is ideal for those seeking improved definition of muscles and contouring.  Those who seek increased sculpting of are ideal vaser lipo candidates.

Vivek Bansal, MD · Answer

The usual rule is no more than 2 liters of fat, about half a gallon, 4.4 lbs., provided there is not a large amount of blood loss.  Thank you for your questions and good luck.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Most people will limite fat removal with any form of liposuction to about 5 liters.  It doesn't really matter which technique is used.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

In Florida in office surgery the limitations are 4 liters of supernatant fat. Restrictions vary to state and country. Best of luck.

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