What is the Difference Between VASER Lipo, VASER HiDef, VASER Liposculpture and VASER D2, D3 or D4?

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My husband is 62, and has been working out all his life. It has become impossible to get rid of the fat deposits in the groin, flanks and lower abs. And on the outer areas of the chest. We eat well, no salt or suger, do not smoke, drink limited red wine, and move around as much as possible. Would it be safe, at his age, to have one of these VASER versions? Nancy

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Vaser liposuction, also known as Vaser #lipo, LipoSelection or Liposuction, is an advanced body #contouring procedure that selectively removes unwanted body fat. An alternative to the harsh techniques of traditional liposuction, #Vaser lipo uses state-of-the-art ultrasound technology designed to gently #reshape your body.
There are three types of #Vaser Lipo. Each benefit patients differently depending on their needs. Vaser Lipo  is capable of removing fat from resilient areas providing a smoother and slimmer results. It is common for reducing love handles, extra skin along the bra line or flanks on many female patients. Additionally, it is often applied to the reduction of male breast surgeries, called gynecomastia surgery. Meanwhile, Vaser Hi-Def  targets both deep and superficial fat cells which is found around muscle tissue. This is suggested to tone and defined rather than reduce fat when not necessary. Finally, Vaser #4D, although similar to Vaser Hi-Def works well with the existing muscle tissue.. However, it results in more natural appearing definition to those areas, being treated. Vaser 4D is often applied to treating abdominal region to improve definition.  Additionally, it's not uncommon for Vaser Liposuction to combined with fat transfer which removes and transfers fat to another area of the body. 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.
It's best to begin consulting with a board certified plastic surgery to learn if you are a candidate for liposuction. If so, you will then learn more about which #technique will work best for you and your goals. It is important you select a plastic surgeon who is #board-certified and has a great deal of experience with #vaser #liposuction.

Vivek Bansal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. These are all names being used for the use of the Vaser for fat removal, and some are incorporating a high level of body sculpting using the Vaser to accentuate muscle groups. This technique was started and perfected by Dr. Hoyas from Colombia, despite claims to the contrary by many who have attempted to copy his efforts. Credit is due to the man who started this higher level of body sculpting. There are several. I hope this helps.

Alexandra Chambers, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question.

	It can be quite confusing to read all these descriptions of this treatment.

	Vaser liposuction is a surgical method of liposuction which can allow varying degree of body sculpting. As Vaser utilises ultrasound wave energy it breaks 'mortar' between fat cells, this allows to remove fat previously not accessible by liposuction -very close to skin and close to muscles and even between muscle fibres to repeat natural curves and crevices. Degree of how much musle contour is exposed is reflected in this confusing medical slang. In reality Vaser can really be de-bulking liposculpture - to make a person look better with their clothes on and Vaser High Definition - when maximum muscle contours are exposed-  beach look. The latter is best  for people who already quite slender.

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