VASER Liposuction is a procedure used for fat removal on many areas of the body. The special VASER ultrasonic energy is used to gently loosen the fat first before removing, unlike traditional liposuction. This specific method will help to reduce bruising and swelling, which is very common in traditional liposuction and can last months after the procedure. VASER Liposuction is a great alternative because of the minimally invasive elements with shorter recovery time for patients.

VASER is an acronym for vibration amplification of sound energy at resonance. These vibrations cause the fat to gently loosen from connected tissue during the procedure. VASER is ideal because, unlike traditional options, it can target large areas of fat as well as small, delicate areas that require more detail and control.

The first step of the procedure requires the targeted area of the body to be infiltrated with a medicated solution called tumescent. This helps to expand the fat deposits to allow easy access, shrink blood vessels to minimize bruising, and also numb the localized area simultaneously. A narrow ultrasonic VASER probe is inserted into the area through a small incision. The fat cells are then treated with ultrasound energy and are removed from the body through a gentle suction process. After all undesired fat is removed, the area is massaged and re-shaped.

 The entire procedure is meant to achieve the fat removal goal without causing damage to the surrounding blood vessels, nerves, or tissue.

Although not dedicated skin tightening treatment, VASER liposuction does have more skin tightening capabilities than traditional liposuction.

Patients can be treated on almost every area on the body, including the stomach, hips, back, buttocks, legs, and arms. VASER can also treat the face in areas such as jowls, chin, and neck to achieve a more slender profile.

Your doctor should be aware of any medication you are taking on a regular basis. Avoid using blood-thinning medications such as ibuprofen or aspirin, and drinking alcohol the day prior to the procedure.

More specific directions will be given to you before your procedure.

• First and foremost, VASER should only be performed on people in good general health.
• VIVA looks for patients that are close to their goal weight and may just need a boost for stubborn areas that need extra help.
• If you have an excess of loose skin or poor skin elasticity, VASER may not be ideal for you.

VASER is not an option for:

• Women who are pregnant or nursing

VASER Liposuction is a low-risk procedure.

• Side effects include:
  • Bruising and bleeding in the following days is expected; Swelling in the following days to weeks
  • Pain and discomfort at the site of liposuction
  • Potential scarring
  • Hyperpigmentation, asymmetry, or skin irregularities
  • Loose skin
• Recognize signs of infection
  • Green or yellow discharge
  • Fever
  • Nausea, vomiting, or dizziness
  • Shortness of breath

Fatigue or exhaustion

Directly after the procedure, appropriate dressings will be applied to aid natural fluid drainage over the first 24-48 hours. It’s highly encouraged to drink plenty of water to help rid your body of extra anesthesia. Expect bruising and swelling in the areas that were treated. You’ll be given directions on compression garments to reduce the swelling.

Given the swelling, final results will be hard to see immediately but will become more prominent over the course of 6 months as your body adjusts.

Continue consistent diet and exercise to maintain the results of VASER Liposuction. Weight gain due to an unhealthy lifestyle is still possible even after a liposuction procedure.