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VASER |
(Vaser liposuction, Vaser Liposelection, Hi-def Vaser) |
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Welcome to Divine Cosmetic Surgery - A premier centre in heart of South Delhi for VASER Liposelection Surgery. The centre also performs specialized procedures like Hair restoration, Hair transplant, and Cosmetic Surgery Procedures like breast implant, breast reduction, tummytuck, BOTOX etc. All VASER procedures are performed by Dr Amit Gupta, a Plastic Surgeon, who has specialized in Cosmetic Surgery from Europe and Brazil ensuring a natural, comfortable and satisfying result for his patients. He has patients from all parts of India, Dubai, Oman, Canada, UK, USA and Australia.
Dr Gupta is a well experienced surgeon in the field of VASER surgery He has the largest experience of VASER in North India, and regularly perfoms megaliposuctions of 8-15 litres of fat removal in single sittings. A product of Maulana Azad Medical College, Dr Gupta is fast developing a reputation of being sincere, empathetic and honest to his work, patient assessment and patient care, and most patients testify to his easy approachability, friendly nature and confidence.
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VASER |
Vaser is an acronym for Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance. To put it simply the Vaser lipsuction or liposelection process utilizes the sound energy for liquification of fat and then the liquefied fat is aspirated with liposuction in a more gentle and complete manner. The process is more comfortable and satisfying than conventional tumescent liposuction. Vaser is more gentle to the tissues, more specific for fat, produces great results even in difficult areas, and is now being used for obesity management because of the possibility of doing megaliposuctions more safely than before. Most of the procedures are done as day care procedures, with patients going home on the same evening of their procedure. most patients will resume their office work between 3-7 days of the procedure. Vaser also works brilliantly for revision surgeries also plays a role in reducing cellulite due to more even fat removal. |
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Procedure and Pre Procedure work up
VASER is a surgery and it is important to emphasize to the patient this point. It is associated with a recuperation period of 2-5 days. The procedure involves a primary consultation to assess the indications (discussed below), counsel the patient, discuss pros and cons and then plan the areas for the procedure. subsequently measurements for pressure garments are taken, and preoperative testing is performed. These are in the form of blood tests and other investigations (discussed below). Once all these are in order, a preanesthetic check up is performed to discuss anesthesia related factors. Then the patient is dated for the surgery |
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| The procedure begins with marking of the areas to be treated. This is proceeded by induction of anesthesia, introduction of tumescent solution. Then the most vital step of Vaser is performed. Here the surgeon needs to be an artist as well as a scientist. Great care needs to be taken during vasering step to avoid complications and carry out sculpting of the body. It is important to stick to guidelines for the use of VASER for best results. Subsequent liposuction aspirates all the fat. The procedure ends with wearing of pressure garments on the table itself to get the best results. Most patients are admitted in day care facility, allowing them to go home and rest on the same evening of the procedure. |
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Rationale and Principle
VASER utilizes sound waves to emulsify fat. It is a simple physics principle. The sound waves as they pass fat cells cause them to expand and contract with each passing sound waves. Once the surface tension of the fat cells is exceeded, these break and liquefy, while not damaging blood vessels and nerves. This accounts for the selectivity of VASER ( liposelection) |
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Hi-def VASER
This process involves use of VASER on the superficial fat layer of the body to allow selective skin adherence to the underlying muscle layer. The procedure involves use of special vasering and liposuction instruments to give a 6-pack appearance to the abdomen, to highlight the chest muscles, to define the abdominal muscles, arm muscles, back muscles etc. |
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Indications
VASER is indicated in all areas that were previously tackled by liposuction. Even difficult areas like the breast, thighs, male breast, back, are easily tackled with VASER, because of the liposelection property. There is minimum damage to fibrous tissue, and earlier recovery is ensured. VASER is suitable for even whole body liposuctions, involving megaliposuctions of over 10 litres of fat in single sessions. In summay VASER is indicated for
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(1) Liposuction of abdomen, flanks and back
(2) Liposuction of breast
(3) Liposuction of male breast
(4) Liposuction of thighs
(5) Liposuction of buttocks
(6) Liposuction of arms, underarms
(7) Liposuction of the neck, and face
(8) Liposuction of calf, knees and ankles
(9) Hi-def VASER |
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Advantages of VASER
The procedure is essentially bloodless, hence making it safer than conventional tumescent liposuction. The main advantages are |
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megaliposuctions – procedures with over 10 litres of fat removal are safe and regularly being performed |
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Skin contraction and skin tightening – it has been shown that VASER promotes collagen formation, leading to tighter skin and lesser sagging as compared to liposuction. Thus VASER is excellent in loose abdominal skin, thigh liposuctions where the incidence of sagging is the maximum. |
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difficult areas – areas like the female breast, male breast, thighs, back, which are difficult to tackle with conventional liposuction are very easily treated with VASER with excellent results |
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excellent skin shaping and body contours |
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6-pack appearance of the abdomen with Hi-def VASER |
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| Post Surgery Care and Rest |
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Pressure garments need to be worn for 6 weeks at least, or longer if swelling persists. Pressure garments need to be tightened 2-3 times in the following weeks of the procedure. we recommend tightening at the end of 1st week, and then around the 3rd week again |
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Patients are put on tablet antibiotics for 4 days and tablet pain killers for 2-5 days. |
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Patient has a bath the next day itself and is free to carry out normal household activities |
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Ultrasound therapy is recommended in the first week to reduced the muscle stiffness and spasms |
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Manual lymphatic drainage is recommended to reduce swelling faster in the first 3 weeks |
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Post VASER typical rest period varies from 3 days to 7 days depending on the areas that have been operated. For example, after a abdomen VASER most patients join office by the 4th day, however after a thigh and back VASER, it can take almost a week |
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Lifestyle Modification
Please remember a body contouring procedure is not the end of the process, it is infact the beginning or the incentive towards a healthier lifestyle. |
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The clinic recommends initiation of proper diet measures in accordance with the lifestyle of the patient. It is recommended the patient should follow a dietician. It is mandatory to introduce exercises, morning walks in to lifestyle. We recommend at least 40 minutes of brisk walk and exercises at least 4 times a week. All these will be discussed with the patient in the initial counseling and in the post operative period |
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Side effects and complications of VASER procedure
VASER is essentially a very safe procedure. there are no long term side effects associated. A number of patients are worried about implications on future pregnancy, breast feeding etc. it is reiterated that VASER does not have any implications on a long term basis |
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there is swelling over all the VASER areas , that last for a period of 7 days to 21 days. However this will not be a problem in carrying out normal work. |
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bruising is often seen. These generally disappear in the first week |
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stiffness in the muscles occurs, particularly over the back, and thighs. These are managed with ultrasound treatment and massages |
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failure to tighten the pressure garments leads to development of seromas which are fluid collections. If proper pressure is applied to them, they absorb on their own. |
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an uncommon occurrence is that of fibrosis, which is seen as tight bands or hard nodules. This is an intrinsic response overhealing by the body. These are managed with ultrasound therapy and steroid injections. |
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some patients have hyperaesthesia on the treated area for a few weeks after surgery. This is normal and self resolving. |
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FAQ’s |
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I am a foreigner and would like to do the procedure at your centre for upper and lower back, tummy, chest, breast, hips and thighs in the same sitting. Are all these areas possible in the same sitting? When can I fly back home
It is possible to do all these areas in the same sitting. I would assume that we would need to aspirate between 10-12 litres of fat from these areas. Since VASER is very safe, we are routinely performing such large sessions. You would need a rest period of 4-6 days, and will be able to fly back home by the end of the week |
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When will I start to appreciate the effects of the VASER procedure?
In the first week of the procedure, there is swelling over the areas that have been treated, and this masks the effects. By the end of the first week, you will start to see the changes, evidenced by the need to tighten the pressure garments. By the end of the 3rd week, you will have noticed dramatic changes and often pressure garments need to be tightened by 4-7 inches to apply pressure. This dramatic inch loss further improves for a period of 3 months |
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I want to do VASER for the thighs and breast. I am worried about the skin cellulite and sagging. For the breast I want a reduction and a lift, without scars, is it possible?
VASER breast reduction is often described as a scarless breast reduction. In the process we aspirate fat and reduce the bulk of the breast. The second step of the process involves skin procedures for the lift. This would leave a fine virtually invisible scar around the nipple region. This step allows breast lift. |
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I have had a liposuction done at some other clinic, but that left me with lot of cellulite and poor result. Is VASER safe for me
VASER has excellent results in a re do procedure. As we have said, that the procedure is essentially bloodless, and the skin shaping that occurs is very good. Cellulite formation is minimum and because the fat removal is uniform, some improvement in present cellulite is also expected. |
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I would like a abdominal VASER along with some buttock augmentation. Is it possible also to inject some fat on the face to improve my lips, laughter lines and cheek
The fat that is taken out after a VASER can be injected on any part, for example in the breast, buttocks, lips, cheek to make them better shape and improve their contour, enlarge them. This procedure works well because the fat is easily available at the same time for injection. the results of the fat injection will be permanent and natural looking |
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can I go back the same evening of the procedure, can I take bath and carry out my daily routine from next day
most patients find it ok to go home the same evening. We also encourage them to do so. This allows a rest in the home environment. Starting next day you can easily have a bath, and carry on with light normal activities. |
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