Does Vaser Lipo tighten skin a lot? I’ve had regular liposuction done 3 years ago and my skin is a bit loose.

Hello Sarah425, 
It’s a pleasure to answer your questions! I recommend you getting a VASER Liposuction to get rid of excess fat from specific areas such as arms, back, abs and flanks, while tightening your skin in one single procedure. VASER Liposuction uses minimally-invasive ultrasound technology to break up fat while leaving all other important tissues intact, resulting in significant desirable effects with minimal damage to surrounding tissues. Consequently, patients recover considerably quicker as they suffer reduced bleeding, bruising and swelling in the treated areas. The shorter recovery time needed for VASER Liposuction makes it more convenient and appealing to my patients, who may return to their regular lives 7-9 days after the surgery. Moreover, VASER liposuction is clinically proven to cause 53% more skin retraction relative to other traditional liposuction procedures. Hope this is helpful! Dr. De La Cruz.

I have regularly used Vaser for the last 10 years- it is far superior to traditional liposuction. It works well for repeat liposuction also. The ultrasound softens stubborn, residual fat and tightens skin.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. 

Liposuction does not tighten skin.   VASER Lipo (which employs ultrasonic energy to fragment fat), has been clinically shown to be associated with better skin retraction.  The device however does not tighten skin and should not be employed in an attempt to contour individuals with very loose sagging skin.  In patients with some moderate skin laxity VASER may allow for better contouring and removal of more fat without making the skin any  looser but it certainly will not tighten it beyond its original condition before surgery.  This has been my experience in over 1000 VASER Lipo procedures over the past 16 years.