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What is VASER Lipo? How does it differ from traditional liposuction?

VASER Lipo 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.

How does VASER Lipo work?

First, the area to be reshaped is filled with a tumescent saline solution that helps numb the site and shrink the blood vessels (to minimize blood loss and reduce bruising). This solution wets and fills the area to be treated, making it easier to break up fatty tissue with the VASER Lipo System’s ultrasound energy. Then a small probe transmits sound energy to break up (liquefy) fat on contact while preserving other important tissues. Finally, the liquefied fat is removed through a gentle suction process designed to minimize trauma to surrounding tissue structures such as nerves, blood vessels and other connective tissues.

What body areas can be treated with VASER Lipo?

Doctors have experienced great success in treating all of the following areas: abdomen, thighs, knees, ankles, calves, buttocks, hips, back, arms, male and female breasts, love handles, chin, face and just about any other body part you need treated.

How much fat can be taken? Can you treat multiple areas at once?

VASER Lipo allows physicians to treat multiple body areas at one time. A doctor will be able to give you a better idea of what is right for you and how much fat will be taken out during your procedure. Bear in mind that this procedure is not intended as a weight loss solution. The goal is to create a slimmer silhouette. You may not notice a significant amount of weight loss, but you should be pleased with your slimmer new shape.

Where is VASER® Lipo performed?

VASER Lipo is performed in a clean or sterile environment. Some possible options are in a doctor’s office, an outpatient surgery center or a hospital. The procedure can be performed under local anesthesia (awake), IV sedation, or general anesthesia.

How soon will I see my results? What is the recovery time?

This varies with the extensiveness of the procedure – the amount of fat removed, the number of areas treated, and so on. Many patients report that they see results immediately after the procedure with the final result showing around 3 to 6 months.

What about future weight gain / fat migrating to other areas?

This is a common misperception. Following your VASER Lipo procedure, should you experience weight gain or loss, it will tend to be proportionately distributed over your entire body. Once you have fat removed, it is gone and, assuming a healthy lifestyle of proper diet and exercise, it will not return or migrate. However, because fat is necessary to a healthy body, some essential fat layers in any given area remain untreated. If you do gain a significant amount of weight, the remaining fatty tissue will expand. Normal aging changes can also be expected.

How can I be certain VASER Lipo is right for me?

If you are frustrated by the resistance of certain body areas to diet and exercise, VASER Lipo can provide a solution. If you are healthy and seeking a fast, low-pain solution to losing stubborn fat deposits, the VASER Lipo procedure could be your answer. Although there are limits to the amount of fat that can be removed, your doctor can assist you with your decision about potential areas for sculpting, anticipated results, and the recovery process.

How much does the treatment cost?

VASER Lipo is an advanced procedure and without an in-person consultation and evaluation of the areas to be treated, it is impossible to provide an accurate estimate for the procedure. The total cost of your treatment will vary depending upon the number of body areas treated and the extensiveness of the procedure.

What is VASER Hi DefTM?

VASER Hi Definition Liposculpture is an advanced body sculpting technique. The procedure creates a sculpted, athletic appearance in males and females by precisely removing both superficial and deep fat around muscle groups in order to enhance the visibility of the underlying musculature. Similar to 3-dimensional sculpting, VASER Hi Def takes into account the shape and form of structures underneath the skin that create body contours.

VASER Hi Def is performed using the VASER Lipo System to selectively sculpt and remove fat in the desired treatment area. VASER Hi Def is designed to be a sculpting procedure rather than a debulking technique. Therefore, the procedure is intended for generally fit men and women who have good muscle tone without excessive amounts of fat or excess skin. The typical patient maintains a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise, but is unable to achieve the desired definition.

How much fat can be taken? Can you treat multiple areas at once?

Vaser allows physicians to treat multiple body areas at one time. Your Vaser trained doctor will be able to give you a better idea of what is right for you and how much fat will be taken out during your procedure. Bear in mind that this procedure is not intended as a weight loss solution. The goal is to create a slimmer silhouette. You may not notice a significant amount of weight loss, but you should be pleased with your slimmer new shape.

Will I have scars after my Vaser procedure?

Every effort is made to ensure scars are as inconspicuous as possible. Unfortunately it is necessary to have a scar or scars as a result of Vaser treatment. However they will be placed in the least visible areas as much as possible or in previous scars.

Will I require a general anaesthetic? Do I need to stay in hospital?

Standard Vaser can be performed under local anaesthetic if having small areas such as the double chin. You do not need to stay in a hospital for these types of procedures. However, larger or multiple areas especially with Vaser Hi-Def this will require a general anaesthetic and we include an overnight stay as part of your procedure.

What is the garment I have to wear after my Vaser procedure, how long do I need to wear it for?

You will be put into a special elastic-type garment after your procedure and you will also be provided with a spare garment before you leave the clinic. Mid-Def and Vaser Hi-Def patients will also receive a sponge garment which works together with your elastic-type garment – this must be worn at all times. The garment will provide you comfort and support helping your skin conform to your new body contour. You may only remove the garment for laundering, sponge bathing and bandage changing. The garment must be worn at all times. You must continue to wear your garment 24 hours a day (with exception of the above) for one month.

Why should I have my Vaser procedure with you, what reassurances do I have?

Dr Prashant Yadav understands what an important and even daunting decision it will be for you. We will be with you every step of the way, providing you with the highest quality of care, honest and clear advice to minimize the risks as much as possible and provide you with the best results for you. Dr Prashant Yadav will ensure your expectations are realistic, give you honest and clear advice, provide you with all the information you need to know and give you the time to ensure you understand everything.

What are the limitations of liposuction?

Liposuction is not meant as a method for weight loss. It is basically a reshaping procedure for areas where fat deposits have been resistant to healthy diet and exercise. The best results from liposuction occur in body areas where there is reasonable muscle tone and where skin has good elastic quality. In cases where there is a significant loss of tone or elasticity other cosmetic procedures such as abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) may be necessary.

When can I return Back to Work?

3-7 days, depending on the extent of the procedure

Q. About Fat

The body fat of an adult tends to increase gradually over the years. After the age of 30, an individual tends to add fat according to a genetically predetermined pattern. This fat distribution is often resistant to exercise and dieting. An example of genetically predetermined fat distribution that is resistant to dieting and exercise is the fat that appears on the abdomen and hips of a woman after pregnancy. For many people who have inherited the tendency to accumulate excessive fat, liposuction is the only realistic means of significantly changing the body’s silhouette.

Q. What areas can be treated by liposuction?

A. The most frequently treated areas in women are the abdomen, hips, thighs, knees, calves, ankles, and beneath the chin. In men, who comprise about 25% to 30% of patients who undergo liposuction, the most commonly treated areas include the love handles, abdomen, breasts, and the neck and chin area.

Q. When can I return to normal activities?

A. Because of the significant decrease in swelling and decrease in inflammation and pain after surgery, patients are able to return to normal physical activities very soon after the procedure. There is no limitation of physical activity other than what common sense would dictate. Some patients are able to return to jogging, golf, or light aerobic exercise within a day or two after surgery. Some patients do find the soreness after surgery to be more significant than others, but on the average, most patients are surprised at how quickly they are able to return to normal activity.

Why is Liposuction Needed?

The number of fat cells in each person’s body is “fixed” by puberty. Fat cells are enlarged by overeating and shrunk with a low calorie diet and exercise. That’s how you gain and lose those bulges of fat associated with being overweight.

Research has shown that some fat cells react differently to certain hormones. These fat cells are bigger, and more apt to enlarge after overeating than the ordinary variety. They are often concentrated in the hips, buttocks and abdomen, and are stubbornly resistant to otherwise effective slimming techniques. Although a number of factors may influence the extent to which each individual has this problem, heredity plays a significant role. The result: love handles, saddlebags, and other unsightly deformities on a body that is otherwise fairly well proportioned. Liposuction removes some of these stubborn fat cells. If you gain weight after liposuction surgery, it is distributed evenly all over the body and will not reaccumulate first in the treated areas, nor will those areas be the last places where weight is lost.

Liposuction is now one of the most common cosmetic surgical procedures performed in this country. It is proven to be a safe and effective way to remove fat deposits in the body.

Why Liposuction?

Operations to remove excess fat and skin have been around for years. Procedures, such as the tummy tuck, involve extensive surgery and often leave ugly scars. Today, people enjoy the benefits of liposuction, for body and facial contouring.

Looking trim and attractive is an asset in life. A slim body is a sign of health and vitality.

A new figure can do wonders for both your appearance and your self-confidence. When you feel good about your appearance, you face the world with more assurance.

Who is the Best Candidate for Liposuction?

There is no longer any age limit for this procedure, but the best candidate has good skin tone and realistic expectations. The presence of good skin tone will determine how taut the skin will be post-operatively. Liposuction surgery does not change skin tone. However, there are patients with poor to moderate skin tone who benefit greatly from this procedure because they will look much better in clothing and be able to wear garments more easily. This procedure does not significantly change a person’s weight or surface abnormalities on the skin. It does change the silhouette. If there are spider veins or blemishes on the skin, these will have to be treated separately. Overweight people with problem areas of fat are also good candidates.

Will I Lose a Lot of Blood?

There is very little loss of blood during this procedure. We have never needed a transfusion for any of our patients.

What Color is the Fat That is Removed?

The fat that is removed is a bright yellow. Occasionally, the fat is coral tinged if it contains a little blood, but the loss of blood is minimal. You do not have to donate blood preoperatively.

Will the Skin Hang after Surgery?

The amount of fat removed is determined by Dr. Prashant Yadav. Skin is quite elastic and pulls back so that it does not hang.

How Large are the Incisions?

The incisions are generally very small, approximately 1/4 inch. we try to hide them in areas where they can fade out to nothing. On some people it is very hard to see them even after surgery.

Will I Have Stitches?

The incisions are sometimes closed with stitches under the skin that are absorbed by the body. Occasionally, there are sutures on the surface of the skin that are removed in 7-10 days.

Will I Have Scars?

Because only a tiny incision is required for the insertion of the tube, our method of facial and body recontouring leaves only minimal scars which are hidden in natural body folds – such as the crease of the buttock, or the back of an earlobe – so they are not normally visible. This is a major advantage over the older methods of fat removal surgery.

Will the Fat Recur?

The number of fat cells is generally stable throughout one’s life. When fat cells are removed they do not re-grow. If a patient gains a few pounds post-operatively, weight is evenly distributed over the body rather than localized where it is used to accumulate. If a person gains a very large amount of weight, then new cells may form.

Is the Procedure Done in a Hospital?

No. Your liposuction will be performed in our fully equipped cosmetic surgery clinic. Following surgery, you can go home to recover in comfort. Of course, if you want your surgery done in the hospital, we can perform your surgery there.

Are There any Risks?

Current world experience indicates that when properly performed on good candidates, there are no long-term dangers.

Does it Hurt?

During the procedure patients feel virtually no pain because they are l sedated and have had a local anesthetic. The discomfort during the postoperative period is normally minimal and pain medications are prescribed to take control of pain

When Can I Return to Work?

Recovery times vary among patients. Usually, you can resume work and normal activity in 4-10 days depending on your particular surgery and type of work you do.

What Limitations Will I Have?

Depending on the area treated, you may engage in light exercise such as walking, stationary exercise bicycle, etc. as soon as you feel up to it and heavy, jarring exercise in 3-4 weeks.

How Long Will I Wear the Garment?

When large areas are treated, a comfortable garment is worn for 4-8 weeks. The garments are worn to prevent swelling, to redrape the skin, and to make the patient more comfortable with movement as it keeps the skin stabilized.

Will I Need a Second Procedure?

For most patients, one procedure is all that is necessary.

What Areas Can be Recontoured?

Liposuction can smooth or contour almost any area of the body, and is equally successful in men and women. The most common areas are beneath the chin, the upper arms, the abdomen, waist, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, legs and ankles. The jowls, cheeks and neck are also common areas that can be recontoured. Breasts in men can also be flattened.

How Many Areas Can be Treated at One Time?

Multiple areas can be done at one time. We may do lateral thighs, hips, waist, buttocks, inner thighs, knees & abdomen in one session. For patients with unusually large deformities, arrangements will be made ahead of time to do the procedure in several stages. This makes for easy healing and more rapid recovery, and is safer.

Will the Treated Areas be Smooth and Contoured?

Most areas of the body heal smoothly. However, in the thigh area a condition called “waddles” or slight hills and valleys in the skin is known to occur. With our unique method of vaser hi def liposuction, this problem is virtually eliminated, and results are natural and smooth.

What About Fat Transfer?

Your fat cells can be re-injected safely under the skin to parts of your body that need “pumping up” such as the lips, breast or chin. This process is known as fat transfer. Since your own body fat is used, there is no chance of allergy or rejection.