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Compare VASER Lipo® and Traditional Liposuction
You have many options when it comes to body contouring. Our physicians — and literally tens of thousands of patients each year — rely on VASER Lipo to safely and efficiently achieve the body they want. We invite you to read their stories, see their results, and hear their words.
On this page, we've made it easy to compare treatments at a glance. Still have questions about VASER Lipo? Read our FAQs for answers to the most common questions.
VASER Lipo
VASER® ultrasound-assisted liposuction uses specially designed probes that deliver ultrasound waves into the fat layer to selectively target and emulsify (liquefy) fat.
Other body tissues like blood vessels and nerves are left intact. A specially designed cannula — a thin tube used to remove liquids — is inserted through a small incision to remove the treated fat.
Pro: Selectively targets only the fatty tissue, encouraging smooth, predictable results and fast recovery.
Con: As a newer technology, VASER Lipo is still being adopted by cosmetic surgeons.
Laser-Assisted Liposuction/Laser Lipolysis
Sold as SmartLipo™, CoolLipo™, LipoLite™, ProLipo™, SlimLipo™ and AccuSculpt™, laser-assisted liposuction uses laser thermal energy to destroy fat cells and cauterize surrounding vessels. The burned tissue is then removed with a traditional suction cannula.
Pro: Destroys fat and cauterizes vessels prior to removal to encourage fast recovery.
Con: Only good for small pockets of fat. Can cause thermal damage to important tissues. Tunneling can leave contour irregularities. Fat cannot be used for fat transfer procedures.
Suction-Assisted Liposuction (Traditional Liposuction)
Suction-assisted liposuction is a traditional liposuction method in which the surgeon inserts a cannula (suction probe) through a small incision. The surgeon pushes and pulls the cannula through the fat layer to break up the fat tissue and a suction pump draws the fatty tissue out of the body.
Pro: Most common form of liposuction performed.
Con: Tears out important tissue structures like nerves, blood vessels and collagen leading to potential "lumpy, bumpy" results and long recovery time.
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Power-Assisted Liposuction
A procedure that is similar to suction-assisted liposuction, except that it is performed with a specialized cannula that uses mechanized movements to help break up the fat tissue.
Pro: Fastest form of liposuction.
Con: Tears out important tissue structures like nerves, blood vessels and collagen leading to potential "lumpy, bumpy" results and long recovery time.
