What is Vaser Liposuction?
Vaser Liposuction, like traditional liposuction, are not a weight control method or a fix for obesity. They are used to help contour your body in those areas that are not responsive to diet and exercise such as saddlebags or a paunchy stomach. Also like traditional liposuction, vaser liposuctionis most often used to reduce fullness in your:
•    Abdomen
•    Ankles
•    Arms
•    Buttocks
•    Cheeks
•    Chin
•    Hips
•    Knees
•    Neck
•    Thighs
•    Upper arms
•    Waist

Who is a good candidate for vaser liposuction?
Vaser liposuction may offer some advantages, such as sedation rather than general anesthesia, less trauma to the site and smoother skin in the end. Nevertheless, you should be aware that these techniques are still considered to be relatively new and there are few studies to prove the end results are better than traditional liposuction. It's important to discuss the advantages and disadvantages with your plastic surgeon.

Caution: In the wrong or inexperienced hands, vaser liposuctioncan be dangerous. In addition to seeking a doctor who is trained and board-certified in plastic surgery, make sure the physician has specific experience with this types of procedure. As you do your homework, you should be suspicious if the liposuction pricing is far lower than what's quoted by qualified plastic surgeons. This could be an indicator that the provider is not properly qualified to perform the procedure.
What should I expect during a consultation for liposuction?

During your liposuction consultation be prepared to discuss:
•    Your surgical goals
•    Medical conditions, drug allergies and medical treatments
•    Current medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, tobacco and drug use
•    Previous surgeries

Your liposuction surgeon will also:
•    Evaluate your general health status and any pre-existing health conditions or risk factors
•    Take photographs
•    Discuss your liposuction options
•    Recommend a course of treatment
•    Discuss likely outcomes of liposuction and any risks or potential complications

The consultation is the time to ask your plastic surgeon questions. To help, we have prepared a checklist of questions to ask your liposuction surgeon that you can take with you to your consultation.
It's very important to understand all aspects of your liposuction procedure. It's natural to feel some anxiety, whether it's excitement for your anticipated new look or a bit of preoperative stress. Don't be shy about discussing these feelings with your plastic surgeon.

What should I expect during my vaser liposuction recovery?
The most common potential complications of vaser liposuctioninclude:
•    Bruising
•    Infection
•    Minimal bleeding
•    Numbness
•    Skin burns
•    Swelling

Managing your discomfort: You'll probably be sore and a little swollen for a few days following laser- or ultrasound-vaser liposuction. Your doctor will provide painkillers to keep you comfortable.
Your doctor may advise you to wear a special compression garment to speed healing. Everyone's recovery is slightly different, but most people are able to return to work within a few days.

In the long term
As you recover you'll notice that your skin may begin to tighten as the new layers of skin form. This firming may continue for up to six months after your procedure.
These techniques remove fat cells that are not recreated. If you should gain weight, it's likely that fatty deposits will not expand in the areas where the procedure was performed.