Does liposuction method matter for a BBL?

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Hi! Does it matter what kind of liposuction equipment you use for a BBL? I see a lot of surgeons use VASER but I've heard good and bad things about it. Is PAL ok for BBL?

Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

Thank-you for your question! Liposuction methods do matter when harvesting fat for BBl. The fat cells need to be intact  and viable to survive after being injected in the buttocks. The methods that  best preserve the cells are syringe liposuction and  Waterjet liposuction, which are the  methods that  I routinely use for BBL. When carefully performed, however , PAl is okay for BBl. Please discuss your concerns with your board certified Plastic surgeon who can help you with all your concerns. All the best!

George Marosan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. So lets clear up some misinformation first. The VASER technique, which I've been using for over 20 years, has been extensively studied and there is no fat melting or death from it's use. It is very advantageous for extracting fat from very fibrous areas such as males, gynecomastia, blacks (tend to be more fibrous in the fat compartments), previous liposuction or Coolsculpting patients. The VASER does not remove fat! It breaks up the fat in the deep and superficial fat layers to allow for better fat extraction and more uniform result. It is excellent for body sculpting. The fat is extracted via liposuction using the traditional method or the PAL method. I prefer the PAL, it is faster and it can be used to reinject the fat for a BBL. Laser liposuction does kill fat and that fat should not be reinjected. Often, people confuse the VASER with the LASER (i.e. Smartlipo)
See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Vaser is excellent for breaking up fibrous fat and helping to remove that fat but it is not mandatory for liposuction or for BBL.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Great question. In my personal opinion the traditional lipo offers better fat survival. But that is an issue each surgeon choses to deal with. Results are the end game here. Seek ONLY private practice, boarded PSs. NOT clinic based!

Kenneth R. Francis, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Original,
There are several techniques that are applicable for liposuction for BBL.  The concerns about VASER for BBL are that the ultrasonic energy may irreparably damage the fat cells.  The science on that is not completely in yet.  Probably the most accepted technique now is PAL, as the PAL device is also used to reinject the fat into the buttocks using the EVL technique.

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