Vaser Liposuction

As Vaser Liposuction is performed under twilight sedation, all patients return home on the same day. The patient is placed into a compression garment to help with the healing process, skin retraction and to minimise swelling. There will be fluid leakage for about 3-5 days following the procedure. The compression garments are worn for three weeks full time and three weeks part-time. In most cases, the recovery from lipoplasty has minimal discomfort and very mild bruising. Most patients return to work one week after the procedure. At Cosmos Clinic, we assist in the recovery process with regular follow up lymphatic massages, twice a week for two weeks. This assists the healing process and aids in yielding better results. To optimise your recovery process, become familiar with the do’s of Liposuction recovery:

• Do wear your liposuction compression garments
• Do maintain a healthy diet
• Do listen to your body
• Do take care of your surgical sites
• Do attend post-surgical checkups

Most of the results are obtained at six weeks. At this point, photos are taken to assess your progress. The final results may not be apparent for three to six months post-operatively. Strict adherence to the pre-operative and post-operative requirements is necessary in order to achieve the best possible results.

What is Vaser Liposuction?

Vaser Liposuction is an advanced method of liposculpture that involves removing excess fat and contouring the body to give a more harmonious and favourable shape. Vaser stands for “Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance”, and it is one of the most gentle methods of liposuction.

Vaser Liposuction uses an ultrasound probe that is inserted into the fat layer under the skin to “shake” (or “melt”) the fat layer before suction. Traditionally, liposuction techniques were less refined, used higher suction pressures, and separating the excess fat before suctioning was much like trying to shatter a brick into pieces before its removal. This meant more trauma to the body, more pain for the patient, and a longer recovery time post operation.

Vaser is an additional step within the procedure and can be likened to transforming the “brick of butter”  into “molten butter”– thus allowing the fat to be more gently and evenly removed. The ultrasound energy also promotes skin tightening following the procedure, which offsets skin looseness and laxity: the thermal energy created by the ultrasound creates a contraction and proliferation of the collagen fibres and subsequent tightening of the skin. Indeed Vaser liposuction has been shown to offer up to 54% more skin tightening than traditional liposuction results.

Cosmos Clinic was the first to acquire the new Vaser 2.0 in New South Wales and we currently have the most Vaser Liposuction systems in the world. This has allowed us to perform over 30,000 liposuction and fat transfer procedures across the whole of Australia.  Our team have been trained by renowned doctors around the world, including Dr Alfredo Hoyos (the inventor of Vaser High Definition Liposuction) and Dr Matlock (Beverly Hills, USA), and Dr Alexander Aslani (Marbella, Spain).

What is the difference between Vaser and Vaser High Definition Liposuction?

Vaser Liposuction shapes the body by eliminating any uneven fat pockets using ultrasound technology to separate the fat cells for easier removal. This ultimately gives a slimmer, toner look to the body. Vaser High Definition Liposuction goes one step further in the process of body sculpting. This technique removes fat from around and on top of the muscle groups to enhance the visibility of underlying muscles. This form of liposuction produces ultra-defined results with a more athletic appearance. The best candidates for this treatment have thick skin, good skin tone, and can feel the muscles underneath the skin when contracting. For example, Vaser High Definition would remove the small amounts of fat in-between the abs to bring out a perfect six-pack.

I have a large amount of fat. Is Vaser Liposuction suitable?

Vaser Liposuction is not a replacement for diet, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle and must not be confused with weight loss treatments or bariatric surgery. However, we do offer Mega Liposuction at Cosmos Clinic but it is important to understand that we do not remove more than 5 litres of fat during any one procedure, in accordance with international safety guidelines. A second session if required (to remove up to another 5 Litres of fat) is arranged for 1 week later.

What happens to the skin after Vaser Liposuction?

Loose skin after surgery is a common concern amongst potential liposuction patients: the removal of volume will typically “deflate” an object (imagine letting air out of a party balloon). Fortunately, Vaser Liposuction has been shown to offer up to 54% more skin tightening than traditional liposuction, which helps to offset looseness and laxity.

That said however, patients with poor skin elasticity may still experience some degree of skin wrinkling or looseness after the procedure, and it is very important to understand that Vaser liposuction does NOT represent a replacement for abdominoplasty (“tummy tuck”) when needed. Your clinician will be able to offer an honest insight and opinion into your options and likely outcomes in this regard.

How much does Vaser liposuction cost?

At Cosmos Clinic, we understand that cost plays a huge factor in our patient’s decision to undergo cosmetic surgery. However, Vaser liposuction does not fit a one price fits all strategy and costs will vary from patient to patient, depending on factors such as:

• The number of body areas treated
• The areas of the body treated
• The weight of the patient
• The type of anaesthetic used
• The amount of time spent in surgery

If you are interested in having Vaser liposuction at Cosmos Clinic, you can expect the pricing to start at around $4,400 for one area, with each additional area costing approximately $1,750, but it should be noted that the price tariff will be based upon patient weight.. Treating multiple areas in one procedure will ultimately reduce your overall costs and recovery times. You can visit our pricing page to get even more details. To receive the most accurate Vaser liposuction quote, please get in touch to organise a consultation with one of our doctors.