Can I do Vaser Lipo arms armpit back abs flank and TT simultaneous? TT and Vaser to full torso possible?

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Possible to do Vaser Lipo to arm back abs flank with TT simultaneously? I notice a lot of dr use the fat for bbl but I find it hard to understand how I would sleep or can one save the fat for later ?

W. John Bullis, MD · Answer

Thank you for your interesting question.  The short answer is yes, it can be done.  The more difficult question is, should it.  Many variables will determine whether or not these procedures should be or could be combined.  One important variable is the surgeon's preference.  Many plastic and cosmetic surgeons have been taught that abdominal liposuction should never be done at the same time as a tummy tuck.  This is true when the tummy tuck is of the traditional variety where the entire flap of skin and fat is dissected off the underlying abdominal muscles.  In these cases, the blood supply to the flap has been partially interrupted during the dissection, such that the only blood supply left is from arteries traveling in the fatty layer.  Liposuction of this layer would further compromise the remaining blood supply, threatening the health of the tissue flap and possibly leading to necrosis (death) of tissue just above the incision - this is a bad outcome that no doctor or patient wants.  It is, however, possible to do an Avelar Abdominoplasty at the same time as abdominal liposuction, if you are a candidate for that and if your doctor knows how to do that procedure.  The second variable is the type of anesthesia used.  Most of my liposuction cases are done under mild oral sedation and tumescent anesthesia.  In these cases, one is limited by the amount of lidocaine (numbing agent) one can safely have.  Lidocaine can be quite toxic if too much is used.  There is a maximum safe dose based on weight.  So, if you want so many areas treated that you would need more than this amount of lidocaine, the procedure would have to be broken into 2 or more different surgeries.  On the other hand, if you were planning on general anesthesia, then a much more dilute lidocaine solution could be used and more body areas could be treated.Regarding fat grafting, yes you can store fat for later use, but the viability of the cells is better if used immediately.  I have performed tummy tucks and BBL on the same patient on the same day and it works fine.  The best sleeping position would be lying on your side, so as to avoid too much pressure on either the buttocks or the abdomen.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Some #areas of the body Vaser is applied to include the face, chin, neck, arms, back, abdomen, "love handles", buttocks, thighs, hips, saddlebags, knees, and, the male chest during Gynecomastia surgery. An ideal #candidate for Vaser Liposuction is a person in good health who seeks a minimally invasive way to remove stubborn fat with less downtime than traditional #liposuction. Vaser is ideal for those seeking improved definition of muscles and contouring. Those who seek increased sculpting of are ideal vaser lipo candidates.Whether you can have #Vaser to many different areas during the same surgery is better determined during your one-on-one consultation. You will have to meet the #criteria per your doctor to know for sure.Liposuction may help and it often complements other cosmetic surgical procedures. However, whether it will be the sole solution for you depends on the amount of body fat in the area of concern. If liposuction alone is not recommended, you may benefit from a tummy tuck with #liposuction. 
The most important decision to be made before performing any surgical procedure is determining whether you are an ideal #candidate. It's best to begin consulting with a board certified plastic surgery to learn if you are a candidate for either liposuction and/or a tummy tuck. If so, you will then learn more about which #technique will work best for you and your goals.

Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACS · Answer

I routinely use Vaser ultrasound liposuction to treat these areas but I do not perform tummy tuck and liposuction of the abdomen together.Usually, Vaser liposuction of the abdomen is performed first, then if still needed, tummy tuck later.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon who performs these procedures is recommended to confirm you are a candidate as well as discuss your options and expectations.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Thanks for your question.Yes it is possible to do VASER liposuction to the arms, back, abs, and flanks simultaneously with a tummy tuck. It is called circumferential liposuction, which would give you the best results at the best price. Patients sleep on the side after a BBL procedure. Fat is ideally put back in the body after liposuction at 20 minutes for the best results.Please consult with a certified VASER specialist for more information.

Can I do Vaser Lipo arms armpit back abs flank and TT simultaneous? TT and Vaser to full torso possible?

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