VASER LipoSelection®
What if you could ...
Remove your unwanted fat and experience only low to minimal pain?
Enjoy a new body contour that is smooth as well as shapely?
Reshape those trouble spots that just won't respond to diet and
exercise?
What is VASER LipoSelection®?
VASER LipoSelection® combines patented technologies with advanced
surgical techniques to sculpt the body and remove unwanted fat deposits.
The VASER LipoSelection® procedure uses ultrasonic energy to
break up fat while leaving surrounding tissue - such as nerves,
blood vessels, and connective tissue - relatively intact. Patients
report highly satisfactory results and low to minimal pain*.
Procedure starts at $3,000.
Why VASER LipoSelection®? Is the VASER LipoSelection®
procedure different than traditional liposuction?
VASER LipoSelection® is a new and very different way to precisely
and efficiently remove unwanted fat. An alternative to the harsh
techniques of traditional liposuction, VASER LipoSelection®
uses state-of-the-art ultrasound technology to reshape your body.
Only the VASER LipoSelection® procedure uses the proprietary
VASER System to first liquefy and then remove fat from the body,
which is why it provides such smooth, predictable results. Since
it is more tissue selective than traditional liposuction, patients
report low to minimal pain and low to minimal swelling and bruising*.
How is VASER LipoSelection® different from UltraSculpt™
other UAL?
Although the technologies used to perform both procedures employ
ultrasonic energy, there are significant differences. Other ultrasound
platforms utilize either hollow probes that fragment fat while simultaneously
removing protective fluid (which can increase the risk of thermal
damage such as burns), or smooth probes that focus all of the energy
at the tip (which can damage the tissue matrix). ONLY the VASER
LipoSelection® procedure utilizes patented VASER Technology
to efficiently break up fat with diffused energy via small, solid
grooved probes and then remove liquefied fat with massage and cannulae
designed with minimal tissue trauma in mind. The VASER platform
allows for up to 50% reduction of applied power compared to UAL
devices. An independent peer-reviewed published study reported that
patients treated with VASER Technology experienced none of the complications
common to UAL as reported in medical literature (such as burns,
prolonged swelling, abnormal sensation or skin cell degradation).
How does VASER LipoSelection® work?
High frequency sound energy emitted by the VASER System breaks up
fat on contact while leaving surrounding tissues relatively intact.
The fragmented fat flows into the wetting solution and is extracted
through suction and massage. This process results in smooth, predictable
outcomes.
What body areas can be treated with VASER LipoSelection®?
Doctors have experienced great success in treating all of the following
areas: abdomen, thighs, knees, buttocks, hips, back, arms, male
breasts, love handles, chin and neck areas.
How much fat can be taken?
There are limits to how much fatty tissue can be safely taken from
the body. One way to get a good idea for yourself is to stand and
bend from the waist. The amount of "loose-hanging" fat
you can easily grab above / below your waist will approximate what
can be removed. 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 should
be pleased with your slimmer new shape.
What happens during the VASER LipoSelection® procedure?
First, the area to be sculpted is filled with a special 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 fat easier to break up with the VASER
System's sound energy. Then a small probe transmits sound energy
(similar to that used for cataract removal in the eye) that breaks
up fat on contact, while leaving other important tissues relatively
intact. Finally, suction and massage of the sculpted site removes
the emulsified fat quickly. Thanks to its patented technology, only
the LipoSelection procedure first emulsifies and then removes fat
in this manner.
What type of results can I expect?
The ultrasonic technology used for the VASER LipoSelection®
procedure breaks up fatty tissue while leaving other important tissues
relatively intact. As a result, treatment with the VASER System
has been reported to result in smooth contouring and low incidence
of complications* such as prolonged swelling, loss of sensation
or prolonged numbing, blood clots, bruising, blister-like spots
called seromas, and skin discoloration.
What's in the infusion fluid? Isn't lidocaine dangerous?
A saline solution is injected to "loosen up" fatty tissue.
This solution includes diluted amounts of a blood constrictor [Epinephrine]
to reduce bleeding and bruising and an anesthetic numbing agent
[Lidocaine]. The percentage of lidocaine and the amount of fluid
is carefully monitored and administered to avoid toxicity issues.
If this is a serious concern of yours, you should definitely discuss
it with the doctor before you make your decision.
What is my anticipated recovery time?
This varies with the extensiveness of the procedure - the amount
of fat removed, the number of sites treated, and so on. It is important
that you establish realistic expectations through discussion with
your doctor.
What about future weight gain / fat migrating to other areas?
This is a common misperception. Following your VASER LipoSelection®
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 site remain untreated. If you do gain a significant
amount of weight, the remaining fatty tissue will expand. Normal
aging changes can also be expected.
Will VASER LipoSelection® eliminate my cellulite?
"Cellulite" is a term used to describe a specific look
of fat in skin overlying certain areas of the body (often described
as "orange peel" or "cottage cheese skin").
As we age, almost all of us develop some cellulite. There is currently
no curative "fix" for cellulite.
How can I be certain VASER LipoSelection® is right for me?
If you are frustrated by the resistance of certain body areas to
diet and exercise, VASER LipoSelection® can provide a solution.
If you are healthy and seeking a fast, low-pain* solution to losing
stubborn fat deposits, the VASER LipoSelection® 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.
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