Vaser Hi Def Liposuction Sydney

How do I prepare for liposuction surgery?

When undergoing a Vaser Liposuction procedure at Cosmos Clinic Sydney, you will be provided detailed information during your consultations on how to prepare for your procedure, and what to expect during the recovery period. Certain medications or supplements can negatively influence the healing process after a procedure, if you are taking any of these you may be instructed by the doctor to stop until after you have recovered. If you are a smoker, you will need to quit smoking for a minimum of four weeks before and after your procedure. Smoking increases pre and post-surgical risks, and can extend recovery times.

How is Vaser High Definition Liposuction performed?

• Numbing Solution: the procedure starts with your doctor making small incisions in each treatment area, before a local anaesthetic numbing tumescent solution is injected into all of the areas of your body being treated.
• IV Sedation: the procedure is performed under IV sedation, either twilight anaesthetic or general anaesthesia, the level of sedation used depends on the individual circumstances and medical needs of each patient.
• Ultrasonic Technology: a specialised probe that transmits ultrasound energy is inserted into the tissue to break apart and liquify the fat cells, before the unwanted fat is suctioned out of the body with a cannula via the same incision sites.
• Targeted Fat Removal: the treatment goal of Hi Def Vaser Lipo is to remove the specific fat cells located on top of and around the major muscle groups in the abdomen, to enhance the visibility of underlying muscles.

Is there any downtime after the procedure?

After surgery, patients will experience downtime including swelling, bruising, stiffness, and discomfort, which can be managed with pain medication prescribed by your doctor. Compression garments are also worn throughout the recovery period. Each individual recovers differently, but as a general guide, most patients are able to slowly resume light daily activities by around one week post-procedure. Strenuous exercise and other activities are not recommended and should be avoided for six weeks following a cosmetic procedure.

Swelling will continue to decrease, and skin will continue to retract for up to six months post-procedure. Depending on the scarring history of each individual patient, the incision site scars usually become less noticeable over time. As these small incisions heal, specialised silicone scar creams can be used on them throughout the recovery period.

Are there any side effects from having Vaser Hi Def Liposuction?

As with any surgical procedure including a Vaser Hi Def Liposuction, there are potential risks, side effects, and complications to consider. These possible side effects and complications include but are not limited to:

• Pain and aching.
• Bruising and bleeding.
• Persistent swelling.
• Risk of infections, blood clots, skin burns.
• Asymmetry or an uneven appearance.
• Scars that remain noticeable.
• Loose skin.
• Numbness and changes in skin sensation.
• Skin irregularities, fibrosis, scar tissue.

A complete list of all potential risks, side effects, and possible complications will be discussed in detail with the doctor during your initial consultations. Copies of this paperwork will also be provided to you to review and consider during the mandatory cooling off period following your second consultation.