LipoSelectionSM by VASER® combines new patented technology with advanced surgical techniques to gently dissolve and remove excess fatty tissue from the abdomen, hips, “love handles,” “saddlebags,” thighs, arms, back, knees, neck and chin. The LipoSelection procedure uses ultrasound energy to eliminate fat while leaving nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue largely undisturbed . Without damage to this tissue, patients experience little pain and achieve much smoother results than with traditional liposuction.
The Procedure
During the LipoSelection procedure, the area to be sculpted is filled with a special saline solution that makes the fatty tissue easier to dissolve. The VASER System also includes epinephrine, which shrinks blood vessels to help reduce bleeding and bruising, and lidocaine, an anesthetic agent that helps numb the site . A thin-grooved probe is then inserted to soften and break up fatty tissue on contact using ultrasound waves. Suction and massage of the sculpted site removes emulsified fat while leaving surrounding tissue relatively intact.
Results
The VASER system’s ultrasound technology causes minimal disturbance to important structural tissue, yielding smooth and shapely contouring. After the procedure, patients may experience some minimal discomfort and should expect some fluid drainage from the incisions as well as body swelling due to infusion fluids used during the procedure. Pain medication options and post-operative procedures will be reviewed.
Patients will wear a compression garment home from the procedure and may be required to wear this garment (under clothing) for two to six weeks post-operatively, depending upon the body area(s) treated and the amount of fat removed. This will provide comfort and support and will help the skin to better fit your new contours.
Anticipated recovery time varies with the extent of the procedure – the amount of fat removed, the number of areas treated, and so forth. Under physician guidance, with the exception of some activity restrictions such as heavy lifting, patients may be able to return to normal activities within days.
Progressive skin tightening will occur for four to six months following the procedure. During this time, it is essential to keep your follow-up appointments so the doctor can monitor your progress.
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