Vaser Liposuction by Dr Frank, New York Part 1
Liposuction is the number one cosmetic procedure performed in the USA for both men and women. For men it’s “love handles,” women it’s “saddlebags” and the “tummy pooch.” Both would love their neck and chins touched up! For the past 25 years dermatologic surgeons have been pioneers in the advancement of micro-cannular tumescent liposuction, otherwise known as liposuction under local anesthesia. Accepted as a much gentler, safer, and refined technique, microcannular liposuction has become a standard of care amongst minimally-invasive cosmetic surgeons. Finally there are advanced technologies called VASER® Liposelection and SmartLipoTM that dissolve fat cells upon contact with ultrasonic or laser energy delivered through a small sterile probe, advancing the tumescent microcannular technique to the next generation of precision and ease for both the patient and surgeon. With only local anesthetic and mild sedation, the fat is melted then gently massaged and suctioned out with tiny cannulas. No more visions of the jabbing, jarring and bruising of patients associated with traditional liposuction. A Friday procedure will have you back to work and play by Monday. For now, Dr. Frank’s use and preference between the technologies is the VASER® procedure. SmartLipoTM laser lipolysis at this time is only appropriate for very small pockets of fat.