Whether you’d like to lose a few pounds in traditional areas — your waist, thighs and bottom — or finely sculpt your arms, neck or chest, VASER Lipo gives you the results you want.
Using a technique called LipoSelection®, VASER Lipo targets specific areas of the body. Ultrasonic waves break up and separate fat cells for removal, while leaving vital tissues unharmed.
VASER Lipo is so precise and gentle that patients typically report dramatic reshaping with little downtime. Physicians like VASER Lipo because it gives them the precision to produce more predictable results — whereas traditional liposuction can result in lumpy or uneven areas.
The VASER Lipo Difference
VASER Shape is often recommended in conjunction with VASER Lipo (or any other body sculpting treatment) to:
Unlike traditional liposuction, VASER Lipo results in less trauma and fast recovery.
With VASER Lipo, you can expect:
- Realistic curves and definition, even for hard-to-fix spots
- Easy removal of large quantities of fat
- Precise sculpting of delicate areas of the body
- Minimally invasive procedures that can be delivered in a comfortable, clinical setting
- Fast recovery times
- Smooth, tight results
Introduction to VASER Lipo®
Watch an animated presentation that details the VASER Lipo procedure.
You’ll learn how it works and see actual before and after results.
How It Works – Understanding VASER Lipo
Visualizing VASER Lipo
VASER® Lipo uses a minimally invasive technique called LipoSelection® to selectively break apart and gently remove unwanted fat.
To begin the procedure, the targeted area is injected with a special saline solution known as “tumescent fluid.” Tumescent fluid numbs the target area and shrinks local blood vessels. It also temporarily expands the volume of the targeted area, making fat cells easier to remove.
Small-diameter probes are then inserted into the body through small incisions. By resonating at a high ultrasonic frequency, the probes literally shake loose fat cells — while leaving blood vessels, nerves and connective tissues unharmed.
The loose fat cells mix with the tumescent fluid, which is then removed from the body using gentle suction.
After the surgery, patients are prescribed a recovery regimen to promote maximum skin retraction and smooth results. Your physician may recommend massage therapy to enhance results and speed recovery.
Answers to Common Questions
Answers to the most frequently asked questions concerning VASER Lipo treatments.
Q. What is VASER Lipo®? How does it differ from traditional liposuction?
A. 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 fat from other important tissues — such as nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue. Our innovative technology breaks up fat while preserving all other important tissues. This approach promotes smooth results and rapid healing.
Q. How does VASER Lipo work?
A. 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.
Next, a small probe is inserted into the treatment area. It transmits sound energy to break up and liquefy fat 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 connective tissue.
Q. What body areas can be treated with VASER Lipo?
A. Doctors have experienced great success in treating all of the following areas:
- Face
- Chin
- Abdomen
- Male and female breasts
- Back
- Arms
- Love handles
- Hips
- Buttocks
- Thighs
- Knees
- Calves
- Ankles
Q. How much fat can be taken? Can you treat multiple areas at once?
A. 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.
Q. Where is VASER Lipo performed?
A. 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. You and your physician will decide the best type of treatment for you.
Q. How soon will I see my results? What is the recovery time?
A. 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 around three to four months. Your doctor can help you establish realistic expectations.
Q. What about future weight gain or fat migrating to other areas?
A. This is a common misconception. If you experience weight gain or loss after your VASER Lipo procedure, it will tend to be proportionately distributed over your entire body.
Once you have fat removed, it is gone. 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.
Q. How can I be certain VASER Lipo is right for me?
A. If you are frustrated by the resistance of certain body areas to diet and exercise, VASER Lipo may be the solution. If you are healthy and seeking a fast, low-pain way to lose 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.
Q. How much does the treatment cost?
A. VASER Lipo is an advanced procedure, and it is impossible to provide an accurate estimate for your procedure without an in-person consultation with a VASER® physician. The total cost of your treatment will vary depending upon the number of body areas treated and the extensiveness of the procedure.
To schedule an appointment to discuss VASER Lip in Palo Alto, San Mateo, Half Moon Bay or Los Gatos, please contact Premier Plastic Surgery
Before & After Photos
(Individual Results May Vary)
