Does Vaser Liposuction cause lymphedema? What about traditional Lipo? (Non Vaser)

hello pureskinjunkie  In general, the complications are the same that can occur with traditional or any other liposuction including: infection, bleeding, swelling, discoloration. However, problems such as rippling and waviness of the skin seem to be less.   Theoretical problems specific to Vaser ultrasound can include burns at the skin edge where the cannula is inserted but, an experienced board certified surgeon will use skin guards to protect the area, and like all of these potential problems, they should rarely occur.  Vaser, like other liposuction procedures is a generally safe, commonly performed and well liked by my patients, providing excellent long-term results. #options #lipo

No, VASER HI DEF liposuction won't cause lymphedema. With lymphedema, body contouring procedures should be performed very carefully if at all. Body sculpting like liposuction may be more safe for lymphedema patients, if done properly with water-assisted removal.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Lymphedema is actually treated by Vaser liposuction. Vaser does liquify the fat which is aggressively removed in the early postoperative period but this is not lymphedema !

Good Day. Thank you for your question.It depends on the meaning of lymphedema. There is a medical entity called lymphedema or lymphodema that causes pain in the anatomical area affected (often the lower extremity) with significant excess fat.Treatment of this lymphedema or lymphedema is actually VASER liposuction where as much fat is removed as possible, even to the point of not delivering a cosmetic outcome.Lymphedema may also suggest tissue swelling as a result of inflammation or trauma. ALL types of liposuction produce this type of injury. Manual massage, Endermologie and noninvasive ultrasound (VASERshape) can improve this swelling.I hope this description was informative.