12 Vaser Liposuction Pros and Cons – Everything You Need to Know

One of the most popular body-shaping and fat-removal techniques used today is undoubtedly Vaser liposuction. But like everything, it has its pros and cons which we’ll discuss in this post. Be sure to read on past the end as we answer five more questions you might have about the procedure.

The reason for so many people wanting to invest in this cutting-edge cosmetic procedure is because of the great results it produces.

It makes use of high-tech ultrasonic technology to remove unwanted fat from parts of the body you want slimmer and can help with contouring and body shaping to give you the body shape you want.

The difference between this and other forms of liposuction is that it is not particularly invasive and involves removing small fatty deposits from very specific areas so that unrelated and surrounding tissues are not harmed in the process.

Simply put, the ultrasonic waves are fired at the fatty deposits and it breaks them up.

As effective as it is, you should not rush into having vaser lipo, because you should be 100% sure that its a treatment you want and there are always risks associated with any kind of surgical procedure.

So, before you decide whether it’s right for you, it’s important to read through the pros and cons, so that you have the full picture about this type of lipo.

That’s what we are going to discuss in the following post to help you in this regard.

Vaser Liposuction Pros

First, let’s start on a positive note and look at the many reasons why you should, like so many others before you, go ahead and have this form of fat-removal cosmetic treatment.

Particularly if you are trying to decide between vaser and regular lipo:

• Vaser lipo is minimally invasive and extremely safe. It has a much shorter recovery time than conventional lipo, with many patients back to work within a few days and recovering from the pain and swelling associated with the procedure within 3 to 4 weeks.
• The results are fully visible almost immediately in some cases with low swelling, but in just 12 weeks in most cases, so you don’t need to cover up for too long after having the treatment before you can benefit from its effects.
• As it utilises specialised ultrasonic technology, doctors, surgeons and specially trained practitioners can target with pinpoint accuracy the areas where you need fat removed. With convention lipo, fat is often moved from more general areas, which can cause damage to surrounding tissues and increases the recovery time, while impeding the quality of the results.
• Thanks to the ultrasonic tech used for this procedure, only small incisions need to be made to allow the fluid that helps with the suction part of the process to be injected. This means that the skin is virtually unaffected during the process and you will experience less pain, swelling and even bleeding as a result.
• Not only is the recovery time faster, but the actual completion time for this procedure is much faster than traditional liposuction methods. Studies confirm this too
• As it can be used to offer more targeted and precise body contouring, it means you can have a more defined and aesthetically pleasing body shape. Not only does it remove unwanted and unnecessary fats, but it also helps out by smoothing those troublesome areas of your physique.

Vaser Liposuction Cons

In the interest of fairness, although we feel Vaser lipo is a very effective and safe procedure, you must know that like most surgical procedures, just as there are many pros, there are also a number of cons to having this procedure.

• As Vaser lipo is a less invasive treatment than normal liposuction, your scars will be much less visible. But it’s worth noting that they won’t be non-existent. It all depends on the body part treated, among other things. It’s crucial when choosing the right cosmetic surgeon for this kind of work that you choose one who is experienced at reducing the chances of scars and how severe they appear. And one that is honest with you from the start about them.
• Though uncommon, some patients have been known to experience a degree of pain and numbness around the treated area for weeks after the procedure. Most patients are back at work within 3 days. The specialist performing the treatment should advise you on the best ways to speed up the recovery process though, as well as providing you with tips for reducing how serious and how long the pain and numbness lasts.
• Many modern cosmetic surgeries show visible results almost immediately, and this is often the case with Vaser lipo, but sometimes the initial results may be less visible due to the swelling.
• It can take another 2 to 3 months before inflammation fully subsides, and another 2 to 3 months for your skin to regain full tightness over the treated area. Due to this, you may need to wait between 4-6 months to see the end result. This means it can take a while to assess and gauge just how successful the treatment has been and how happy you are.
• You can still put the weight back on, it will just distribute to a different area of your body. You should continue to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
• One of the most common side effects of Vaser liposuction is inflammation. Although it is usually mild, there are some patients that may experience more severe bouts of inflammation immediately following the treatment. This may mean you will need to take special medication throughout the recovery period.

The above pros and cons were not put together to either completely put you off or put pressure so you have the procedure.

It was, instead designed to give you a fuller picture of what it entails and the good points as well as the bad points.

Why You Should Have Vaser Lipo With Us

The most important thing to remember, as is the case when having any form of cosmetic surgery, is to make sure you choose the right practice and surgeon to perform it.

Many people make the mistake of rushing to have it done and don’t make sensible choices because they are in a hurry to see the results.

At Linia Cosmetic Surgery, we have a team of highly trained cosmetic surgery practitioners who have the experience and skills necessary to perform safe, low-risk and virtually non-invasive Vaser lipo.

If you are interested in finding out more, about the treatment itself, our prices or our industry-leading professionals, don’t hesitate to contact us.

During this appointment, you will find out more about the process and can discuss with the surgeon where you would like to have it done and why.

5 More things You Should Know About Vaser Liposuction – FAQ’s

1. What is it?

For patients trying to remove stubborn areas of fat, Linia offers liposuction and liposculpture procedures. Using the latest techniques, excess fat cells can be removed from almost any part of the face or body to improve the tone of the skin giving an overall slimmer look.

Multiple areas can be treated at one time with the most popular areas for Liposculpture being the stomach, thighs, buttocks, chin and male chest.

2. Soft Liposculpture procedure or Vaser Liposuction? What is the difference?

SOFT LIPOSCULPTURE

At Linia we use our special technique of Soft Liposculpture when multi-layered fat removal is achieved by using fat loosening solutions. This reduces the bruising and speeds the recovery. Following the removal of fat, deep massage is performed.

This procedure is called “Liporedistribution”. This reduces the risk of lumpiness and enhances the resolution of swelling. Superficial liposuction is performed using special thin cannulas to help skin tightening and achieve a firmer skin tone.

VASER LIPOSUCTION

Vaser (Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance) Lipo is a revolutionary new technique used for fat removal and contouring areas of the body.

The advantage of Vaser Lipo technology is that it allows the extraction of bodily fat but leaves other connective tissues intact, which gives much smoother end results, with less bruising.

The system has a range of purposefully designed probes and precision cannulae that can be used to treat different areas of fat, thus meaning smaller delicate areas can be treated effectively as well as larger bulky areas.

3. Why is it popular and what are the benefits?

Despite our best efforts to eat a healthy diet and to exercise and keep in shape, many of us find that there are areas of our bodies from which we simply cannot shift stubborn fat.

In women, most often, these areas are hips, inner and outer thighs, upper arms, buttocks, knees and abdomen. Although men generally have a lower percentage of total body fat than women, theirs tends to accumulate around their waist and abdomen, under the chin and sometimes on the breasts.

Liposuction reduces or removes those deposits of fat permanently, resulting in an overall loss of bulk and inches, combined with more aesthetically pleasing contours.

Fat cells are believed not to regenerate in adult life, so their removal will give a permanent change in contour, independent of changes in your body weight. It will not, however, prevent you from gaining weight in future.

4. What are the risks and likely after-effects?

Cosmetic Surgery, like any other surgery, involves a “trauma” to the human body and there are risks associated with any procedure. Each person’s body is different, and your general health, level of fitness, age and genetic profile will all have an effect on the speed of healing and also on the risk of side-effects.

If you smoke, drink alcohol, are overweight and/or take drugs for medical or other reasons, the risk of complication during and after surgery can be greatly increased. Smoking, in particular, is discouraged because it increases the risk both of infection, wound breakdown and thrombosis (blood clots).

After liposuction it is normal for all patients to experience tiredness, swelling, pain, bruising and numbness. The larger the area treated, the more acute the symptoms can be.

The most commonly reported after effect of this procedure is lumpiness underneath the skin surface and the appearance of hard, irregular bumps beneath the surface. This is normal, and will decrease in the weeks and months after surgery, aided by regular, frequent and deep massage.

Heavier bruising can happen, particularly if you have a tendency to bleed or have been taking aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs. For this reason we check your clotting profile and full blood count before the operation.

Serious infection is very rare, but the areas which have been treated can sometimes become inflamed and there can occasionally be some oozing from the incisions. Occasionally irregularity underneath the skin may result which may need further liposuction for adjustment.

5. How long will recovery take?

Your surgeon will see you once you have come round from the anaesthetic to check that all is well. Then the nurse will help you to put on a snug-fitting pressure garment over the treated area/s to provide support and reduce swelling.

You will usually be discharged the same day, although occasionally an overnight stay may be recommend if you have had multiple areas treated. On leaving you will be given medication and post-operative instructions along with appropriate telephone numbers in case you need to contact us at any time.

Week 1-2

You will experience some pain and discomfort in the first few days after the operation, and particularly once the effects of the anaesthetic have started to wear off. This can be controlled with regular medication which we will provide. You may also experience some pinkish fluid discharge from the incision sites for 2-3 days: this is normal and the dressings will absorb it.

The pressure garment needs to be worn continuously, day and night, for the next 2 weeks, though you can take it off to wash or shower. For the next 6 weeks the garment is to be worn “most of the time”.

Sometimes you may “feel” or “imagine” yourself to be bigger than you were before surgery! Again, this is normal and is entirely due to post-operative swelling and fluid retention which will decrease.

The areas treated will remain sore and tender and you are likely to feel tired and stiff. It is possible for you to return to work soon after, although we would recommend that you take a few days off work if at all possible.

By the second week you should be feeling less discomfort and bruising should be reducing. You will see our nurse for a check-up around 7-10 days after the operation. She will remove any stitches which have not dissolved and your dressing will be removed.

Week 8-10

Your surgeon will see you again, usually 8 – 10 weeks afterwards for a full post-operative consultation. By now you will be noticing visible results and the small scars will be fading. Lumpiness and numbness are likely to persist for several months. We normally advise you not to expect to see the full results for anything up to 6-9 months.

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Written By: Dr Azhar Aslam