All You Need to Know About Vaser Liposuction
Liposuction can be used to remove fat under the skin. VASER liposuction is a type that uses a laser to remove fat cells.
VASER stands for vibration amplification sound energy at resonance. Ultrasound technology uses powerful waves and ultrasound to break down the fat cell bonds.
VASER liposuction can be a gentler and more controlled cosmetic procedure. It requires an experienced provider who is skilled in this field.
Liposuction may be for you if you are a healthy person and have not smoked or had any bleeding issues in the past.
Liposuction should not be considered a weight loss method. People achieve the best VASER liposuction results within 15 pounds of their ideal weight. This is for those who want to remove fat deposits and show muscle tone.
What is VASER liposuction?
Liposuction is still very popular. In the United States, there were more than 250,000 operations in 2018.
The basic principle is the same for all liposuction. The fat deposits are removed using anesthesia, saline solutions, and cannulas.
Water pressure and lasers are two methods to break down fat deposits before suction. Another way is to pulse ultrasound waves. One type of ultrasonic liposuction that you can do is VASER liposuction.
These energy sources produce heat which helps to break down fat cells and tighten the skin.
Vaser liposuction allows your provider to remove fat with extreme precision and gentleness. It breaks the link between your fatty tissue and the muscles beneath it and does not harm your underlying healthy tissue. This is why VASER liposuction has a great reputation for body shaping.
Research has shown that liposuction can also alter the way your metabolism works to lose fat. Researchers are still trying to figure out how this works.
Procedure for VASER liposuction
You will likely experience general anesthesia during VASER liposuction. Or conscious sedation. The targeted area will be treated with a saline solution, tumescent fluid or an anesthetic. An ultrasound probe will be inserted through a small cut to break down the fatty tissue.
The fatty tissue will begin to separate slowly. A cannula is used to remove the fatty tissue as well as most of the fluid from the same port.
Some of the fluid will remain in your body to numb any post-procedural discomfort. Your body will absorb it over the next few days.
Treatment areas
Vaper liposuction can target the following areas:
- Arms
- Chest
- Neck and chin
- Upper back
- The waistline and the stomach
- Hips and thighs
- Buttocks
What does it cost?
Vaser liposuction can be performed as an elective cosmetic procedure. This means your insurance will not cover it. Your provider will give you an estimate of the cost during your first consultation.
Ask about extra costs, such as anesthesia, which you must pay out of pocket.
The average cost for VASER liposuction is $6,500. However, this will depend on which areas you wish to target. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ 2018 Annual Report shows that liposuction is expensive at $3,500.
You may need to consider your recovery time when calculating the cost of VASER liposuction. Recovery from liposuction is not instantaneous.
Although you may be able to do the physical tasks of sitting and getting around a sedentary job, it is not recommended. You will likely feel some discomfort and may not be at your best.
Vaser liposuction can be done on Friday, so you have the opportunity to rest at home during the weekend. You may need to take a break from a physically demanding job and have clearance from your doctor before you return to work.