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I don't use drains after VASER liposuction. I used to close the holes where the VASER probes were inserted and would sometimes see fluid collections. For the past several years I have been leaving the probe holes open to drain. There will be drainage for 24-48 hours, then the holes will close. Using this method, I no longer see any fluid collections or any need for drains
Hi! We routinely use suction assisted drainage after VASER lipo. Post VASER the patients usually drain for 24-72 hours, sometimes more, depending upon the extent of the procedure. We leave the suction drains in for over 48-72 hours following the procedure. In my opinion: the patient feels "dry", not "leaky" with wet under garments. Therefore more comfortable. the incidence of seromas (fluid collection) post op has reduced significantly, as opposed to open incisions (which usually close by themselves after 24-48 hrs.) faster recuperation (- seromas) which helps the patient to start with the manual lymphatic drainage earlier.
I had not used drains after liposuction for nearly my whole professional career. However, after a presentation by a Mexican colleague, I changed my practice.Liposuction, traditional, PAL or VASER, generates inflammation and fluid. Such swelling lasts for weeks. After trying the drains for the past two years as was recommended to me, I found that my liposuction VASER patients were a LOT more comfortable than before and their swelling lasted considerably less when drains were used.I therefore offer it to my patients and let them make the decision.
I have used Vaser for many years and have never used drains. I actually don't know anyone who does use drains. Drainage often occurs after the procedure but only lasts a day or so.
Dear Mauryelle, Liposuction merely removes the subcutaneous fat. While in some people SOME shrinkage of the overlying skin may be seen, the procedure is designed to sculpt and contour the fat under the skin. An Abdominoplasty, on the other hand, is designed to tighten and flatten BOTH the tummy...
Hi there. VASER and VASER Hi-Def are the same. I see you asked this over 20 years ago now I'll insert our definition of VASER just in case someone else has the same question. VASER high-def liposuction, sometimes referred to as liposculpture, is an innovative procedure that combines multiple...
Since you just had surgery in Mid-March, you have to be patient with the results. I usually see the majority of the swelling dissipate in about 6-8 weeks. However, exercise and activity level, as well as individual healing rates may all impact the results. By Mid-May ( 2 months after your...
Vaser liposuction is not typically recommended for the removal of visceral fat, which is the type of fat that surrounds the organs and can contribute to health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Visceral fat cannot be effectively targeted with liposuction...
Hi, it is hard to assess without photos or in person examination but in the past, burns from the ultrasonic injury occurred rarely however with improvement in the newer Vaser equipment and change in technique, those issues are almost non-existent. One of the most common problems reported with ...
VASER liposuction is a safe and effective cosmetic procedure. However, as with every surgery, there are some risks such as fat embolism, numbness, infection, pain and bruising, excessive loss blood, deep vein thrombosis, fluid collection (seromas), blood collection (hematomas), anesthesia...
