Should I be concerned that my surgeon doesn't recommend massage or foam after Vaser lipo surgery?

Thank you for sharing your question. Yes, I also only suggest wearing the compression garment for 3 weeks.

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The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heats the skin with radiofrequency devices such as Renuvion (J-Plasma), InMode BodyTite, and ThermiRF to heat the undersurface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HI-DEF VASER Liposuction and can only be done by a well-trained body contouring specialist. At the same time, fat should be harvested and purified, with PRP and stem cells added, and then injected into muscles, indentations and cellulite to get body shaping and contouring. For a Brazilian butt lift (BBL), we inject the fat into the buttock for contouring and lifting, but fat can also be used in areas such as the chest/breast, arms/shoulders, calves and face. Cellulite should also be treated with a combination of Cellfina, subcision, and/or fillers such as Bellafill, Renuva synthetic fat, or Sculptra. If skin is very loose before surgery, then it will need to be removed: tummy tuck/abdominoplasty for lower abdominal skin; breast lift for excess breast skin; and/or a brachioplasty for loose arm skin.

I recommend following up with your physician about their suggested after care protocol. I have my patients wear compression for 3 to 6 weeks straight and then overnight for 3 to 6 months after their procedure. I suggest adding hyperbaric oxygen, IV therapy, and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease swelling. To improve your final results, I also recommend adding Vanquish for further fat removal; truSculpt iD, Exilis, Forma, and Venus Legacy for additional skin tightening; and Cellutone / ZWave to make the skin smooth, remove scar tissue, and improve the skin’s appearance.

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Thank you for your question. The VASER liposuction technique allows the surgeon to deliver better body sculpting. Now, not every surgeon who owns this modality is able to use it to its maximum potential. The surgery and postop care is varied among surgeons and so are the results. There are multiple variables in this type of surgery and the more of these are controlled and streamlined, the better the results. As a Total Definer surgeon, I specialize in advanced body sculpting techniques using the VASER. Postoperatively, I have my patients wear the compression girdle for 6 weeks, with foam pads inside them. Massage is beneficial to help with the resolution of swelling, but not mandatory.
Look at your chosen surgeon's preop and postop photos and see if similar body types as yours achieved the shape that would please you. Otherwise, see other board certified plastic surgeons who specialize in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation. Remember, revision surgery is more expensive and might not be totally correctable. Good luck.

Hi there,that is completely up to the surgeon and each surgeon will have their own guidelines.However you can see that most do recommend massages and wearing some form of support.Maybe they have just not explored that avenue.It's worth asking- there is no harm in doing that.
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This partly depends on the areas you are getting VASER lipo, but in almost all cases lymphatic massages are very important. Lymphatic massages ensure the smooth contour of the results. For example, if you are having abdominal etching done using VASER lipo, massages are so important to create the lines that define a six-pack or four-pack. The Gold Standard for superior liposuction results requires use of the advanced technology of ultrasound assisted VASER liposuction. As an official trainer of VASER liposuction, I perform full body liposuction cases every week. VASER liposuction has been the only modality that has consistently resulted in outstanding liposuction outcomes. VASER liposuction ensures a smooth contour regardless of degree of excess fat by virtue of being able to remove any and all remaining fat comprehensively and uniformly. If skin redundancy is observed, Renuvion technology can be simultaneously applied to tighten your skin to optimize your overall contour outcome. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a VASER specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.

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Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
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