Vaser Liposuction

What is Vaser Liposuction?

Vaser liposuction is a minimally invasive liposuction method that uses ultrasound technology to remove excess fat from the body by selectively targeting fat cells.
This technique, which is less invasive than traditional liposuction methods, liquefies the fat tissue, making it easier to remove and causes minimal damage to surrounding nerve, vascular and muscle tissues.
Vaser liposuction is a method applied for body contouring and provides more precise results.

Vaser liposuction can be effectively applied in areas where fat deposits are dense, such as the abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, arms and chin.
It is also a suitable option for people who want a muscular and defined body appearance.

Who is Vaser Liposuction Suitable for?

Vaser liposuction is a suitable method especially for people who want to get rid of fat accumulated in certain parts of their body and clarify their body contours.
Vaser liposuction may be preferred in the following cases:

Regional fat deposits: Fat deposits in areas such as the abdomen, waist, hips, thighs and arms that are resistant to diet and exercise.
Body contouring Vaser liposuction makes body contours more defined and is particularly suitable for people who want to achieve a muscular appearance.
More precise results: Compared to traditional liposuction, it provides a more precise fat removal process and causes less damage to the surrounding tissues.
Realistic expectations: Vaser liposuction is not a weight loss method, it is only used for body contouring.
Therefore, it is important for patients to have realistic expectations.

Vaser liposuction is suitable for individuals who are in good general health, have largely preserved skin elasticity and are non-smokers.
This method may not be suitable for overweight individuals, so the ideal candidates are usually people with a healthy weight.

Before Vaser Liposuction Surgery

The meeting with your surgeon before the Vaser liposuction surgery is very important for the process to be successful.
In this meeting, your surgeon will create the most appropriate plan by considering how the surgery will be performed, which areas will be treated and your expectations.
Your surgeon will also provide information about the possible risks of the surgery and the healing process.

Some of the preparations to be considered before surgery are as follows:

Health assessment: Your surgeon will assess your general health and review any existing health problems.
It is also important to provide information about your medications and previous surgeries.
Surgery plan The areas to be treated with Vaser liposuction are decided together with your surgeon.
The surgery plan is customized according to your body’s needs and your goals.
Preoperative preparation: If you smoke, you will need to stop at least two weeks before surgery.
It is also important to inform your surgeon if you are taking blood thinners.

How is Vaser Liposuction Surgery Performed?

Vaser liposuction is a procedure usually performed under local or general anesthesia.
The duration of the surgery can vary between 1 and 3 hours depending on the number of areas to be treated and the amount of fat to be removed.
Vaser liposuction surgery is performed in the following steps:

Anesthesia Local or general anesthesia is applied so that you do not feel pain during the procedure.
Which type of anesthesia will be used is determined by your surgeon.
Tumescent fluid injection: A special liquid is injected into the area to be treated so that the fat tissue can be removed more easily.
This liquid inflates the fat cells and increases the effect of ultrasound waves to liquefy the fat.
Application of ultrasound energy: The surgeon sends ultrasound waves to the area to be treated with the help of the Vaser device.
This ultrasound energy breaks down and liquefies fat cells.
Fat cells are focused on without damaging the surrounding nerve, vascular and muscle tissues.
Fat removal: The liquefied fat cells are vacuumed out of the body with the help of a thin cannula.
Vaser liposuction offers a more precise and detailed fat removal process than other liposuction techniques.
In this way, body contours can be made more defined.
Closing the incisions: After the fat removal process is completed, the small incisions are closed.
Since these incisions are usually a few millimeters in size, they do not leave any obvious scars after healing.

After the surgery, a special corset is worn to apply pressure on the areas where liposuction was performed.
This corset allows the skin to fit the body contours better and helps reduce swelling.

Postoperative Recovery Process

The recovery process after Vaser liposuction may vary from person to person, but in general, you can return to your light activities within a few days.
Full recovery usually takes 4 to 6 weeks.
Some points to be considered after the surgery are as follows:

Swelling and bruising: Mild swelling and bruising may be seen in the liposuction area after surgery.
This is normal and usually subsides within a few weeks.
Corset use: After liposuction, you may need to wear a special corset to maintain body shape and accelerate healing.
This corset is usually used for 4 to 6 weeks.
Physical activities: Rest is recommended for the first few days, but taking light walks can help the healing process.
Heavy physical activity and sports should be avoided.
Doctor check-ups: In the postoperative period, it is important that you go to your doctor regularly.
During these visits, the healing process is monitored and any complications are checked.

Risks of Vaser Liposuction Surgery

Although Vaser liposuction is generally a safe procedure, as with any surgical intervention, there may be some risks and complications.
These risks are as follows:

Infection
Bleeding
Asymmetry (imbalance in body contours)
Prolonged swelling or bruising
Subcutaneous fluctuations
Fat embolism (fat particles entering the bloodstream)

To minimize these risks, it is important that you carefully follow your surgeon’s recommendations and pay attention to the postoperative care process. Regular medical check-ups during the recovery process will help to detect possible complications at an early stage.