Hi, I am a Lipedema Patient. The normal procedure usually used for Lipedema patients is Water Assisted Liposuction. Some Lipedema patients have used Vaser Technique successfully. What is the difference the two and the pros/cons of WAL vs Vaser. It is all very confusing to me. Can a doctor give me a good explanation on different techniques used for liposuction and also explain if one is better than the other for Lipedema patients? Thank you so much.
April 12, 2019
Answer: Is Vaser Liposuction appropriate for patients with Lipedema (lipoedema)? Your questions are good. There are many ways to classify suction assisted lipectomies or Liposuction. If using the method of fluid additions there are 4 categories (see are no longer recommended): #1 Dry Method - using no tumescent fluids, not in use today. #2 Wet Methd or Tumescenct Fluid injections of a mixture of salon or ringers lactate with epic and xylem, in a formulation. Most commonly used by non surgeons and some PSs. #3 Super Wet Method - mostly by PSs to add additional fluids to areas. This is where Water Assisted Liposuction comes in to play. The WAL is the instillation of are amounts of fluids as suction is preformed. Thus WAL can also be placed in liposuction category of type or techniques (this is the next classification). The Technique categories are: #1 Traditional/Classical using all different caliber cannula. This would include superficial liposculpture and aired liposuction. Very physical effort needed. #2 Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL)using a motor to vibrate or rotate the cannula. #3 UltraSonic Liposuction & or VASER - using ultrasonic sound waves on different wattages to 'met' the fat by heat generated by high intensity sound waves heating the areas. #4 LASER assisted Liposuction - SmartLipo or SlimLipo using YAG laser light beam to melt fat. #5. Radio Frequency Liposuction. Thus there are many options to liposuction. BUT the major d=iffeences are the expertise of the surgeon....Good Luck...
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April 12, 2019
Answer: Is Vaser Liposuction appropriate for patients with Lipedema (lipoedema)? Your questions are good. There are many ways to classify suction assisted lipectomies or Liposuction. If using the method of fluid additions there are 4 categories (see are no longer recommended): #1 Dry Method - using no tumescent fluids, not in use today. #2 Wet Methd or Tumescenct Fluid injections of a mixture of salon or ringers lactate with epic and xylem, in a formulation. Most commonly used by non surgeons and some PSs. #3 Super Wet Method - mostly by PSs to add additional fluids to areas. This is where Water Assisted Liposuction comes in to play. The WAL is the instillation of are amounts of fluids as suction is preformed. Thus WAL can also be placed in liposuction category of type or techniques (this is the next classification). The Technique categories are: #1 Traditional/Classical using all different caliber cannula. This would include superficial liposculpture and aired liposuction. Very physical effort needed. #2 Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL)using a motor to vibrate or rotate the cannula. #3 UltraSonic Liposuction & or VASER - using ultrasonic sound waves on different wattages to 'met' the fat by heat generated by high intensity sound waves heating the areas. #4 LASER assisted Liposuction - SmartLipo or SlimLipo using YAG laser light beam to melt fat. #5. Radio Frequency Liposuction. Thus there are many options to liposuction. BUT the major d=iffeences are the expertise of the surgeon....Good Luck...
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