What is lipo 360? Is it the same as Vaser?

Thank you for your question.  I appreciate that it can be a little difficult to know if you are comparing "apples to apples," given all the jargon out there, all of which essentially is describing the same thing (liposuction).  "Lipo 360," as far as I can tell, simply means that the procedure is conducted 360 degrees around a given body part (lower torso, thigh, etc), which will result in greater circumferential reduction than if it were only a "spot-treatment," say, of the lower abdomen, for example.  Vaser liposuction refers to use of the Vaser system, which uses ultrasonic energy to disrupt the fat and heat the underside of the skin prior to suctioning the fat out.  Vaser results in a greater amount of skin tightening than other types of liposuction, in my experience, and is great at sculpting out the underlying musculature in the Vaser "Hi-Def" procedure.  I suppose if you had a Vaser liposuction performed 360 degrees around a body part, you could call it "Vaser 360" and it should give you maximal skin tightening!  But "lipo 360" could apply to any specific liposuction equipment (Vaser, SmartLipo, Power-assisted lipo, etc.), just performed 360 degrees around the given body part.  I have noticed that many physicians and practices coin their own unique terminology for what is basically all liposuction.

hello masadais Vaser stands for (Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance), it is a minimally invasive fat removal and body contouring liposuction procedure, and it is an alternative technique to the traditional liposuction methods. I believe it is easier to sculpt and contour the body.  Improving areas such as the back rolls, abdominal definition, and waistline are just a few of the common areas that can be treated with better results. #options #vaser

Hello masadais,

I appreciate your questions! In general, lipo 360 is a term that simply refers to circumferential liposuction of the body.  This involves liposuction of the abdomen, the flanks, and the back. Also referred to as 360 degree liposuction, lipo 360 can be performed by using traditional liposuction procedures but also can be achieved with VASER lipo, producing safer and improved outcomes. During VASER lipo, the surgeon selects the area to be treated and uses the ultrasound-assisted device to liquefy the fat cells, leaving the surrounding tissues unaffected. By carefully selecting and melting fat cells, the VASER leads to more rapid healing and smoother results. Since the VASER also creates thermal energy, this generated heat causes further fat to dissolve and causes significant skin contracture (53% more than traditional liposuction procedures). Additionally, clinical studies reveal that fat harvested using the VASER liposuction have a very good viability of fat cells to be re-introduced in the body, offering nearly an 80% fat cell survival rate. Consult with an experienced plastic surgeon about your specific needs and aesthetic goals. Best wishes! Dr. De La Cruz.