What You Need To Know About Liposuction Options
In the last few years, cosmetic procedures have undertaken significant advancements, offering people a wider range of options to achieve that desired body shape.
It is safe to say that most people have heard of liposuction, and this is an option that hasn’t gone anywhere in the run of cosmetic procedures; however, it has undergone a bit of a facelift (ironically!). Today, one of the options that is available to people who want to undertake liposuction is VASER liposuction.
VASER stands for vibration amplification of sound energy at resonance, and it is a cutting-edge sculpting and contouring technique. Unlike the old-fashioned liposuction options, this uses ultrasound technology to effectively target unwanted fatty deposits, thereby removing them. Your cosmetic sculpting team will then drain them away naturally with no large incisions, no scarring, and, most importantly, no downtime!
So, if you want to learn more about this option, read on, as this article will provide you with what you need to know about this treatment.
What is Vibration-Based Lipo?
This brand of liposuction, also known as VASER Lipo, is, as mentioned before, a minimally invasive cosmetic option that is designed to remove stubborn fat deposits from an array of different body parts.
It originated as more people were becoming unhappy with the traditional liposuction techniques, which offered less precision and had more side effects. In comparison, vibration-based lipo is performed under anesthesia, making it safer to undertake, as well as reducing the downtime that you will need to have post-treatment.
How Does It Work?
Like any cosmetic procedure, this process is broken down into a few key steps.
Tumescent Solution
This occurs before the fat removal begins. The team at your chosen clinic will target the treatment area with a tumescent solution. Don’t worry; this is just a mix of saline, lidocaine (which is the local anesthetic), and epinephrine (which is a drug that constricts the blood vessels).
This is the perfect solution to numb the area so that you won’t feel a thing!
Ultrasonic Energy
Once the solution has been administered, a small probe that emits high-frequency sound waves is inserted into the area where those pesky fat deposits live! The emission breaks down the fat cells, but it does so without causing damage to the surrounding tissues, blood vessels, or nerves. As before, this is an improvement on traditional liposuction, which, unbeknown to many, would often have a side effect of nerve damage.
Fat Removal
Once the fat cells have been broken down or liquefied, a cannula is used to remove the emulsified fat from the body. This is a step that requires precision and experience, so you need to make sure when you are looking for a body contouring expert that they know this procedure well enough to get this bit right. This stage will help to achieve the desired contouring effect.
Recovery
This treatment offers faster recovery times compared to traditional liposuction, and you should feel no excessive soreness. Be aware that there may be some bruising and swelling, but this should go down a few days after the treatment. If it doesn’t, you need to seek medical advice promptly.
Interestingly, unlike regular liposuction, the effects of this option are not immediately noticeable, and for many people, it can take up to a month for the effects of the contouring to be noticeable.
Benefits of VASER Treatment
This bit does not really need to be explored in much depth as all of the real benefits have been scattered throughout the article, but just to hammer at home to those who aren’t sure if this is the right option for them, here are some of the benefits of this treatment.
Precision
As mentioned before, precision is a huge part of this option. As the fat cells are targeted before they are removed, you and your team will know exactly where they are being removed from, thus allowing for a better look and results you will be happier with.
Minimally Invasive
No one wants to undertake an invasive procedure!
The incisions that come with the VASER treatment are smaller than the traditional liposuction options, meaning that you will be less likely to be left with scarring, and any infections that could occur due to a large incision will also be minimized.
Safety
Following on from that point, the safety aspects are better too, and not just because of the reduced risk of infection. This treatment does not require a general anesthetic and can be performed with a local anesthetic, meaning that there will be fewer potential complications that can occur with being put out fully.
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