Safety Evaluation of Vaser® in Body Contouring Improvement Liposuction

Abstract

Introduction: Liposuction has been submitted to constant evolution since its consolidation and systematic use. The aid of the third generation ultrasonic technology VASER® (Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance) aims to bring more safety and satisfactory results, especially with the desire to achieve greater definition with superficial liposuction. Methods:In the period between 2015 and 2017, 76 patients had undergone liposuction for body contouring improvement in Santa Monica Hospital Center, in the city of Erechim. We evaluated the results, the possible complications and the safety of VASER®. Results:The routine use of VASER® produces improvement in body contouring procedures. The device's emulsification associated with multilevel liposuction allows achieving better definition and the characterization of anatomical landmarks.Conclusion: VASER® associated liposuction allows the plastic surgeon to achieve refined results with the preservation of patient's safety.

Power-Assisted High Definition Liposuction in Male Patients With or Without VASER: Comparison of Seroma Formation

“…After the injection of a very dilute local anesthetic into subcutaneous fat compartments, an inserted probe emulsifies fat at 36 Hz. 7 The frequency of 36 Hz is next to the resonance of fat. Grooves on an ultrasonic probe generate strong localized fluid forces and hereby separate dislodged fat clusters into smaller clumps.…”

“…Micro bubbles are then formed in the tumescent liquid inside the adipose tissue. 7 It is yet unclear whether or not this entire process might also contribute to seroma formation.…”

Evaluation of surgical versus VASER assisted liposuction in management of submental adiposity in moderate to severe skin laxity and significant lipodystrophy

“…Traditional liposuction has had a variety of advancements throughout the years, resulting in increased surgeon comfort and improved outcomes. 6 Any modified liposuction procedure which provides ultrasonic energy to subcutaneous fat in terms of facilitating conventional negative pressure liposuction is known as ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL). 6 "Amplification of Sound Energy by Vibration at Resonance."…”

“…6 Any modified liposuction procedure which provides ultrasonic energy to subcutaneous fat in terms of facilitating conventional negative pressure liposuction is known as ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL). 6 "Amplification of Sound Energy by Vibration at Resonance." is what the VASER stands for.…”

Effect of Magnesium Sulfate on Epinephrine-Mediated Adverse Effects during Liposuction Procedures: A prospective Randomized controlled Study

“…Liposuction is a common surgical procedures conducted by plastic surgeons. With surgical evolution, several modifications have been done to the original dry liposuction procedure, making surgery easier along with achieving better cosmetic results [1] . The advent of wetting solution which is injected into the subcutaneous tissue layer, helped to decrease bleeding reported in the early technique [2] .…”