How Effective is Vaser Liposuction for Visceral Fat?

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How effective is Vaser Liposuction when we're talking about visceral fat? I don't know how deep the fat actually is in my upper abdominal area, but there's now a bulge that wasn't there before.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

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 procedures, including Vaser liposuction, as it is located deep within the body and around vital organs. Instead, lifestyle changes such as a healthy diet and regular exercise are typically recommended for reducing visceral fat.

However, Vaser liposuction can be effective for removing subcutaneous fat, which is the type of fat that lies just beneath the skin's surface. This can help to contour specific areas of the body and improve overall body shape. It is important to consult with a qualified medical professional to determine if Vaser liposuction is an appropriate option based on individual needs and goals.

It would be best for you to try and lose as much weight as possible, then if the bugle of your abdomen persists, you may want to consider a tummy tuck for muscle repair. This will help tighten your muscles and bring in your abdomen by 2-6 inches.

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. What distinguishes the Vaser lipo procedure is its ability to differentiate targeted #fat from other important tissues; such as nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue. Innovative VASER #technology breaks up fat while preserving these other important tissues to promote smooth #results and rapid healing.
There are three types of #Vaser Lipo. Each benefit patients differently depending on their needs. Some #areas of the body Vaser is applied to include the face, chin, neck, arms, back, abdomen, "love handles", buttocks, thighs, hips, saddlebags, knees, and, the male chest during Gynecomastia surgery. 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.

Armando Soto, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there-
VASER lipo will be completely ineffective (as will any other form of liposuction) in the reduction of visceral fat.
Visceral fat (fat that has collected around your viscera, or organs inside your abdomen) is not safe to address due to the risk of injury to your internal organs and therefore to your very life.
No responsible surgeon would consider treating this component of the body contour, and a large visceral fat component is often one of the reasons men are not as good of candidates for body contouring procedures as women, who tend to collect fat in the subcutaneous compartment, where it is easily and safely treated.
The only way to know for sure whether or not you might be helped through liposuction is to have a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon (and please know that just because someone has a liposuction machine does not mean they are a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon) and see what their opinion is.

Peter A. Aldea, MD · Answer

All Liposuction methods, including VASER Liposuction / Liposelection are to be used to remove the fat under our skin. No sane Plastic surgeon would propose using this technique to go after the fat INSIDE our abdomen referred to as Visceral fat. Damage to abdominal organs and blood vessels would be a certainty.

	Dr. Peter Aldea

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