I am 5'5 128lb athletic, ranging 18-20% body fat. Needs to get rid of stubborn fat and cellulite inner thigh, above knee and back of leg. Which would work better? Vaser or tumescent? What kind of quote should I expect in Los Angeles ? What is the cost difference ?
August 5, 2017
Answer: Different forms of liposuction Tumescent liposuction is a two-step process.The fat is first filled with tumescent solution.This is simple saline solution same stuff that is used for IV drips. It is mixed with lidocaine which is a numbing agent and epinephrine.The epinephrine causes blood vessels to constrict tightly minimizing bleeding during the procedure.It also allows the use of much higher doses of lidocaine safely.All forms of liposuction include tumesceing the fat first.Tumescent liposuction simply means following tumesceing with liposuction using a standard liposuction cannula. VASER is a three-step process.After placing the tumescent solution a thin ultrasound probe is moved back-and-forth throughout the fatty layers.This probe liquefies the fat making it easier to remove it.The third step is again using a regular liposuction cannula to remove the fat. .Almost all forms of liposuction use the same traditional standard canula to remove the fat.Laser liposuction such as smart liposuction is also a three-step process.With laser liposuction a laser fiber is moved back-and-forth through the fat after the tumescent solution has been placed and before doing the actual liposuction which again has done it with a traditional liposuction cannula. Of all forms of liposuction VASER is perhaps the one that can be most differentiated.The VASER has the ability to break down fat in a quite aggressive manner.This can be helpful when working with firm tissue such as male breast tissue.Hard fibrinous fat can be challenging to remove and the VASER can be very helpful.VASER also has proven higher complication rates.This includes the formation of seromas and skin burns. Based on anecdotal observation I also see more gross disfigurement from patients having been treated with VASER.This is not to say that VASER is a bad technology.It's an aggressive tool that can be of immense benefit if used correctly by a practitioner who knows how to use it. As I have said numerous times on real self, choose the surgeon not the equipment and everything falls into place. My practice is almost exclusively devoted to body contouring using liposuction and fat transfer.I have used all of the above technologies. I would estimate that 70% of my surgery is done using laser liposuction, 25% tumescent liposuction and 5% VAS ER liposuction. There is no shortage of talented plastic surgeons in Los Angeles.If you would like I would be happy to forward if you names of plastic surgeons who are exceedingly talented and have expertise with their practiced focused on liposuction. Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom M.D.
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August 5, 2017
Answer: Different forms of liposuction Tumescent liposuction is a two-step process.The fat is first filled with tumescent solution.This is simple saline solution same stuff that is used for IV drips. It is mixed with lidocaine which is a numbing agent and epinephrine.The epinephrine causes blood vessels to constrict tightly minimizing bleeding during the procedure.It also allows the use of much higher doses of lidocaine safely.All forms of liposuction include tumesceing the fat first.Tumescent liposuction simply means following tumesceing with liposuction using a standard liposuction cannula. VASER is a three-step process.After placing the tumescent solution a thin ultrasound probe is moved back-and-forth throughout the fatty layers.This probe liquefies the fat making it easier to remove it.The third step is again using a regular liposuction cannula to remove the fat. .Almost all forms of liposuction use the same traditional standard canula to remove the fat.Laser liposuction such as smart liposuction is also a three-step process.With laser liposuction a laser fiber is moved back-and-forth through the fat after the tumescent solution has been placed and before doing the actual liposuction which again has done it with a traditional liposuction cannula. Of all forms of liposuction VASER is perhaps the one that can be most differentiated.The VASER has the ability to break down fat in a quite aggressive manner.This can be helpful when working with firm tissue such as male breast tissue.Hard fibrinous fat can be challenging to remove and the VASER can be very helpful.VASER also has proven higher complication rates.This includes the formation of seromas and skin burns. Based on anecdotal observation I also see more gross disfigurement from patients having been treated with VASER.This is not to say that VASER is a bad technology.It's an aggressive tool that can be of immense benefit if used correctly by a practitioner who knows how to use it. As I have said numerous times on real self, choose the surgeon not the equipment and everything falls into place. My practice is almost exclusively devoted to body contouring using liposuction and fat transfer.I have used all of the above technologies. I would estimate that 70% of my surgery is done using laser liposuction, 25% tumescent liposuction and 5% VAS ER liposuction. There is no shortage of talented plastic surgeons in Los Angeles.If you would like I would be happy to forward if you names of plastic surgeons who are exceedingly talented and have expertise with their practiced focused on liposuction. Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom M.D.
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