Vaser lipo vs normal lipo? Who would be the best candidate for each procedure?

Let's briefly review the anatomy- Most areas of our bodies have three distinct layers of fat: superficial (top layer), intermediate (middle layer), and deep (lowest layer). The deep layer of fat sits on the muscles. Traditional (non-VASER) liposculpting is meant to debulk the deep fat layers. VASER, on the other hand, can be performed throughout all three fatty layers. This not only allows for maximal fat removal/extraction, but also introduces the realm abdominal etching which allow your muscle definition to come to life. In addition, in the context of revision surgery with the presence of scar tissue, VASER helps break down the scar tissue and minimize the risk of contour irregularities.
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Dr. Satey

It's not a question of better, they are just different. Many patients do great with traditional liposuction, which eliminates the added step, complexity, time of using VASER. VASER is a great addition to liposuction in a number of patients. In my practice, I use VASER for revision liposuction cases, as well as primary liposuction in certain ethnicities (some ethnicities have more fibrous fat that is better treated with VASER), and certain areas where fat tends to be very tough and fibrous (such as flanks and chest in men).

Thank you for your question regarding the optimal candidate for vaser liposuction and the benefits of Vaser liposuction compared to traditional liposuction. Vaser Lipo was invented in the mid-1990s. The technology has been proven and established for years and used in tens and thousands of patients worldwide. The technology definitely works. Medical studies have shown that Vaser Lipo yields better results, less pain, and less bleeding compared to traditional Lipo. Optimal patients for Vaser versus traditional Lipo are patients with poor skin elasticity and patients looking for skin tightening. The vaser has many benefits, which include meltingly fat, as well as tightening the skin. There are very few Lipo machines that do both of these components. In my opinion, Vaser Lipo is the best form of liposuction. The Vaser is beneficial in performing liposuction with associated scar tissue. Traditional Lipo is difficult and is even more difficult in areas of scar tissue or repeat liposuction. There have also been many medical studies that show that fat harvested with the Vaser is still transplantable to the buttocks. I hope this helps answer your question regarding the Vaser and its superiority compared to traditional liposuction. Thank you and good luck.

Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery, and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)