Vaser liposuction is a simple cosmetic procedure to get rid of local obesity without the need for surgical intervention. Learn about its advantages and how to do it in this article.
What is the vaser device for liposuction?
Vaser is a device for liposuction that is focused on specific areas of the body that suffer from local obesity to melt these fats and tighten loose skin. Also, one of the characteristics of the vaser is to sculpt the body and highlight its muscles to obtain a consistent body.
Areas where liposuction can be done with vaser
Vaser is used to get rid of local obesity and excess fat in certain areas of the body, in addition to liposuction, Vaser also sculpts these areas and tightens the sagging skin, these areas may include:
- Fat under arms and back Abdominal and waist area.
- Buttocks and thighs
- Breast and neck area
How is vaser liposuction and body sculpting?
Vaser liposuction is performed in three stages, anesthesia, then vaser liposuction, then liposuction:
Anesthesia stage: After determining the area to be liposuction, a very small incision is made that does not exceed half a centimeter, and the vaser tube is inserted through it after that in the second stage. This area is injected with saline solution and local anesthetic before starting liposuction.
Vaser stage: When the local anesthetic begins, a vaser tube is inserted and its ultrasound waves are focused on the fat to a certain degree so that it breaks down the fat and melts it without causing any skin burns or leaving any scars behind. Vaser ultrasound waves tighten the skin, sculpt and highlight muscles after dissolving fat, in addition to stimulating the skin to produce collagen, which helps it shrink without any wrinkles or sagging.
Liposuction stage: The third and final stage of liposuction is the insertion of a medical suction tube to work on suctioning the fat that has been melted and transformed into a liquid substance. After liposuction, the incision through which the liposuction was taken is closed with some cosmetic stitches and some bandages are placed on it.
Recovery period after vaser liposuction
It is recommended to rest for two to five days according to the amount of fat that was suctioned, and to avoid doing any violent physical activity during the two weeks following liposuction.
Compression bands or a medical brace should be worn on the areas from which the liposuction was taken for several weeks to avoid swelling. Massaging the areas from which liposuction was removed also helps reduce swelling.
The stitches are removed after about a week, and you can go about your normal life after that.
Guidelines before vaser liposuction
- The doctor may order some tests that must be done, such as a blood clotting analysis or a complete blood test.
- You must refrain from smoking completely before liposuction so as not to increase the rate of swelling and bruising, and you must also avoid drinking alcohol and caffeine.
- Medicines that cause blood thinning also should be avoided so as not to increase the percentage of bleeding or blood loss during liposuction, these medicines include vitamin E and aspirin.
Vaser liposuction side effects
You may notice some swelling, which is a common symptom after liposuction and can be reduced by wearing compression bands and massaging the swollen areas daily for half an hour.
The appearance of bruises is also a common symptom, but it disappears with time without leaving a trace. You may feel some pain, and you can consult a doctor to prescribe some painkillers to overcome it
Vaser liposuction results
The initial results begin to appear after the end of the recovery period, but you can notice the final results after a period of 3 to 4 months.
Vaser liposuction compared to laser liposuction
There are some differences through which you can determine the best technique for you, each technique has its advantages, disadvantages and characteristics that may be suitable for one case and not suitable for some others:
Vaser relies on ultrasound to break up fat, while laser beams rely on temperature to get rid of fat. Vaser may be more accurate with regard to focusing on the areas to be dissolved, while the laser may not be able to reach this stage of accuracy.
Some of the side effects that may occur after laser liposuction is that the skin gets some burns or scars, while the Vaser does not cause burns or scars, it may cause some bruises only. Vaser is not suitable for treating obesity, as it is a cosmetic procedure designed to treat local obesity and minor sagging only. It also cannot treat cellulite or severe sagging.
Vaser liposuction to treat gynecomastia
Gynecomastia is a phenomenon that occurs in men, and it can be described as the enlargement of the breast size in men as a result of the swelling of the glandular tissue in it that leads to the enlargement of the breast size and ease of observation, and this phenomenon causes embarrassment for many men, but it is possible to treat gynecomastia in men without surgery through Vaser.
Some degrees of gynecomastia can be treated and permanently disposed of through vaser liposuction, and this is done by making a very small incision around the nipple to insert the vaser tube through it.
Compression bands must be worn on the chest for several weeks to avoid swelling, and side effects may include some swelling and feeling some pain or numbness in and around the chest area. These side effects disappear after a short period, and a doctor can be consulted to prescribe some painkillers to overcome the pain during this period.
Advantages of vaser liposuction
Vaser liposuction can be done with local anesthetic only, and the pain percentage is very little or no. This procedure does not require a long recovery period, and you can leave the hospital immediately after liposuction. The precision of the vaser enables it to tighten sagging skin and sculpt the body during liposuction, in addition to stimulating the skin to secrete collagen needed to restore its elasticity and freshness. Vaser can get rid of up to 15 liters of fat in one session, unlike other techniques used for liposuction, which do not exceed 8 liters of fat in one session, and therefore the number of vaser sessions is less and saves on cost.
The blood loss during liposuction is less compared to traditional fat removal methods. The side effects are few and do not pose any danger to the patient and do not negatively affect the results. Vaser technique, which is preferred by many doctors now to get rid of excess fat and sculpt the body, may be the best technique for your case to get rid of fat without the need for surgical intervention, and for more information about Vaser liposuction and for reservations and inquiries, please contact us or book a consultation appointment
