Body Jet vs. Other Liposuction Techniques

I have been using the Body Jet since April 2010.  I think the benefit of the bodyjet is that it is gentler and recovery is quicker.  It is an especially get machine when used with the lipo collector.  This allows us to harvest the fat and transfer it to other parts of the body like the face, breasts, buttocks and hands.

As far as other technologies, we have very busy offices and use the body jet and smart lipo mostly.  I used to use Vase for about 5 years but have stopped using since the SmartLipo triplex became available.  The 1440 wavelength is much more specific for fat.  And unlike the vaser, I have less risk of burning the skin.  I do not need to use skin protectors because the whole canula does not get hot, only the few millimeters of exposed fiberoptic at the tip.  Since no skin protectors are need, the incisons are much smaller.

We do most of body jet and SmartLipo cases under local anesthesia.  Which was not the case with the Vaser in my practice.

Body-Jet is a new FDA approved, water-assisted liposuction technique that has become available in the United States during the past year. Body-Jet offers many advantages over conventional liposuction.  Unlike traditional liposuction, Body-Jet uses a pulsating spray of water to dislodge fat cells without the force utilized in traditional liposuction.  This makes the technique less traumatic and typically results in less bruising and discomfort following treatment.  In addition this technique may provide more accuracy for the surgeon because there is less swelling and this enables the surgeon to be able to sculpt the area more precisely.  Furthermore, patients can usually be treated under local anesthesia and report less discomfort and a quicker recovery than with traditional liposuction.  An added benefit of body-jet is that the fat cells can be harvested making them more suitable for fat grafting in other areas.  Because the fat cells remain intact, they can be transplanted  with a better survival rate and used for augmenting other areas of the body, such as the face, hands, and buttocks.  As with any cosmetic procedure, the qualifications and experience of your plastic surgeon will significantly improve the outcome of your treatment.