Vaser Liposuction

Vaser Liposuction is one of the latest techniques for reducing areas of fatty tissue from your body which concern you. It differs from traditional Liposuction in that Vaser (Sound Energy) is used to disrupt the fatty tissues and make them easier to remove.   

WHAT IS VASER LIPOSUCTION?

• Vaser is a specialised machine. The company is based in America.
• Energy is delivered to your fatty tissue via a special Vaser cannula.
• This imparts sound energy at its tip to the fatty tissue which helps liquidise and disrupt the lining of the fat cells.
• This causes the fat contained within the cells to be released and this is then removed via a Liposuction technique.
• The advantages of a Vaser technique are that more cells can be removed and the post-operative swelling and bruising are less noticeable than in traditional Liposuction.

YOUR PROCEDURE

• The procedure is similar to traditional Tumescent Liposuction except that a Vaser energy is used to disrupt the fat cells.
• Your surgeon will have a full discussion with you about the Pros and Cons of the treatment and should give you a realistic idea of the results following surgery with before and after pictures of patients they have treated.
• Before the operation, your skin will be thoroughly cleaned.
• The operation is usually performed under local anaesthetic, administered via fluid gently instilled into the region.
• Once the skin is completely numb, your surgeon will begin treating the fatty tissue with Vaser energy via small incisions.
• This will liquidise the fat which is then removed via suction in a cannula.
• Your surgeon will normally remove the fatty tissue from 2-3 access sites to ensure that the area is treated as equally and evenly as possible.
• Your recovery following Vaser Liposuction is very similar to that from traditional Liposuction.
• The incision sites may ooze fluid slightly: this is normal following your surgery.
• You will be fitted with a support garment to gently compress the treated area as this eases swelling and bruising, aiding quick recovery.
• In the week following surgery, we would encourage you to perform light activities but avoid any strenuous activity such as going to the  gym.
• You will be reviewed in our Dressings Clinic by our specialist team 1 week following the procedure to check all remains well.
• If you have any concerns, you can contact us at any point and will be given advice and a free consultation if necessary.
• Your post-operative photographs will be taken at your appointment 6 weeks following your procedure.
• It is important to remember that some swelling will remain at this stage but this will subsequent subside over time.

YOUR RESULTS

• 1 Overall, Vaser Liposuction is a very good technique for removing relatively small areas of fatty tissue.
• We are born with a certain amount of fat cells in each region:
  • when you put weight on, these fat cells swell
  • you do not increase the number of fat cells when you put on weight
• By your surgeon removing a number of these fat cells, you are likely to have a permanent reduction in an area.
• It is important to remember that, if you do put on weight again, the remaining fat cells can once again swell.
• It is therefore best to maintain a steady and healthy weight after Vaser Liposuction in order to prevent the areas of excess fat recurring.