How long does it take to have Vaser Lipo on the abdomen and the love handles?

hello cici7526  A short period of rest of 12-24 hours is usually recommended immediately after the procedure. Activity is largely dependent upon how you, the patient feels. Like traditional liposuction, there are no large incisions or treatment of underlying tissues such as muscle that need healing.  Recovery is mostly base on the level of soreness or bruising that you may experience, however, most activity is unlikely to delay healing or create problems with recovery.  #recovery #abdomen

Thank you for your questions regarding VASER liposuction of the abdomen and love handles. In general, the time it takes to perform VASER liposuction really depends on how much work needs to be done. However, on average, VASER liposuction to the abdomen and love handles takes me approximately two to three hours to perform. However, this is completely patient dependent, and depends on how much work you need or want done. Some VASER liposuction is just performed to remove excess abdominal fat. For other patients who want a six-pack, VASER liposuction is performed to chisel away and display the abdominal wall musculature. Obviously, this takes longer. After the surgery, please plan on wearing your garments for approximately six weeks. Typically, you are able to return to work approximately one to two weeks after VASER liposuction of the abdomen and love handles.  Thank you for your questions regarding VASER liposuction to the abdomen and love handles. If you have any more questions regarding VASER liposuction, please contact my office.
Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

Hello Cici7526,

Thanks for your questions! Typically, I meet with my patients 2-3 weeks prior to the surgery in order to explain the procedure and answer all their concerns. Depending on many specific aspects of the surgery such as how much fat would be removed, the operating room time would fluctuate between 5 and 7 hours. Each patient will have different healing deadlines. As short as one week after the surgery, patients could return to work and their normal daily life. After 2 weeks, they can resume physical activity. Patients are likely to be fully recovered from 6-8 weeks after the Vaser Lipo has been performed. Have in mind that maximum results for Vaser Lipo would take up to 6 months to show. Good luck and may God bless you! Dr. De La Cruz.