Vaser Hi-Def Liposuction also known as “Vibration amplification of sound energy at resonance” works by amplifying a naturally occurring process within our bodies. The fat cells in our bodies break down over time due to naturally occurring vibrations. Vaser Hi-Def Liposuction effectively increases the number of vibrations. These vibrations speed up the fat breakdown process with a highly targeted and precise process.

The procedure itself involves either a general anaesthetic if you are having large areas of fat treated or local anaesthetic if you are having smaller areas treated. Local anaesthetic is administered by injection to the surrounding area in order to numb the treated area so that you don’t feel any pain or some discomfort which usually is tolerable.

Small Incisions:

The next step is a number of small incisions being made that will allow us to directly inject the fatty areas with fluid that is absorbed by the fat.

Probe Insersion:

Once the fluid has been absorbed by the fat the ultrasound probe can be inserted into the treatment area, this probe is moved around with ease and effectively liquifies the surrounding fat.

Fat Removal:

When all the fat in the treated area is liquified, a small tube is inserted that will suck out the liquified fat. Once this is complete you will be given a small dissolvable stitch (if required) to seal the incision and the procedure is complete.

After Vaser® Hi-Def Liposuction in local or general anaesthesia you will be able to return home after the procedure after a period of clinical observation.

During the procedure you will feel some discomfort but will not feel any pain due to the anaesthetic. However after the procedure you may experience some discomfort. If this is the case, we will provide you with the required pain relief to take home so that you can keep the any pain to a minimum.

When you do get home you will need to take things easy and not overexert yourself. We will provide you with special compression bandages that aid recovery. These bandages may need to be worn for few weeks and this depends on the level of Vaser® Hi-Def Liposuction and quality of your skin. We will inform you of exactly how long you will need the bandages for depending on the level of treatment you have had.

Returning to work:

You should be able to return to work and light activities after a few days. However, if you have had the treatment in many areas or a large area then we recommend that you take a week off work in order to help the recovery process. We also advise that you avoid any heavy exercise for a minimum of 2 weeks.

Vaser liposuction is a safe and effective surgical cosmetic procedure. However , as with every surgical procedure, there are some risks that usually are less than liposuction in general. The potential risks are related to the patient’ s medical history and area treated. Most often you will notice bruising, swelling which are expected. As with all procedures the time this will take to clear depends on the patient.