Overview
What is VASER liposuction?
VASER stands for ‘Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance’. It uses ultrasound waves to liquefy fat cells, making them easier to extract. The liquefied fat can then be gently suctioned out through a small needle. VASER liposuction can be used almost anywhere that fat is located (and has proven highly effective as a male breast reduction treatment).
Procedure Overview
| access_time Duration | Varies 1-2 hours |
| local_pharmacy Anaesthesia | Local or sedation |
| king_bed Downtime | 1-5 days |
| check_circle Final Result | approx. 4 weeks |
| person Suitable for | Anyone with a BMI less than 29 |
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Benefits
No need for a general anaesthetic
VASER requires only minor incisions and there’s no need for stitches or a general anaesthetic. It’s therefore much less traumatic than traditional lipo, causing less bleeding and bruising, and recovery time is over 50% faster; many people are able to return to work in as little as 2-3 days.
Technique
Liquefying the fat
First you will be given a mild sedative and put into a ‘twilight state’ where you feel relaxed and sleepy. We will make a tiny incision near the area to be treated and insert a small probe. This will emit ultrasound waves to break down and liquefy fat cells. We’ll then use a small needle to gently suction out the liquefied fat. The treatment time varies between 45 mins and 2-3 hours depending on the number of areas being treated. Due to the twilight anaesthesia, it is a completely comfortable experience.
Treatment Areas
VASER Liposuction can be used to treat:
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Love handles
Despite their cute name, few people love their love handles. In fact, these folds of excess fat that collect around the waist and hang over trousers are often what both men and women like the least about their body.
keyboard_arrow_down Find out moreDespite their cute name, few people love their love handles. In fact, these folds of excess fat that collect around the waist and hang over trousers are often what both men and women like the least about their body.
Although not dangerous in themselves, they can indicate underlying risk factors for chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
As love handles are sometimes impossible to shift with diet and exercise, VASER liposuction is a minimally invasive way of getting rid of it quickly.
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Stubborn fat
Stubborn fat is physiologically different to regular fat, which is why it’s so difficult to get rid of. The cells contain a higher ratio of beta-2 receptors, which hinder fat burning, so even if you’re in the best shape of your life, those bulges won’t budge.
keyboard_arrow_down Find out moreStubborn fat is physiologically different to regular fat, which is why it’s so difficult to get rid of. The cells contain a higher ratio of beta-2 receptors, which hinder fat burning, so even if you’re in the best shape of your life, those bulges won’t budge.
VASER liposuction is a way of getting rid of stubborn fat deposits quickly, with less trauma to the body and a more-than-50%-faster recovery time than with traditional lipo.
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Double Chins
Not quite ready for your close-up? The age of selfies and video calls have inspired record numbers of us to take cosmetic action. And one of the things we would rather wasn’t taking centre stage on our screens is the dreaded double chin.
keyboard_arrow_down Find out moreNot quite ready for your close-up? The age of selfies and video calls have inspired record numbers of us to take cosmetic action. And one of the things we would rather wasn’t taking centre stage on our screens is the dreaded double chin.
Double chins occur when fat collects in a pocket below the chin, known as the submental fat pad. Obesity is the most common cause. However, slim people also get them and in their case it’s usually hereditary or due to age-related skin changes.
VASER liposuction is a gentler form of targeted liposuction offering the same level of certainty in the results (permanent physical removal of the fat under your chin) without the trauma and invasiveness of full surgery.
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Results
How will I feel?
As the operation is minimally invasive, it can take as little as 2 or 3 days before you’re back at work. You may experience some discomfort requiring painkillers for 1-3 weeks. There will also be some visible bruising which will settle within 3-4 weeks and even quicker with manual lymphatic drainage massages in the first week or two. After you have fully healed, you’ll be left with a newly toned and sculpted body shape. You’ll be able to wear more revealing and figure-hugging clothes and your confidence will soar.
Riverbanks’ Expertise
You’re in good hands
Riverbanks founder Dr Ravi Jain is one of the foremost VASER practitioners in the UK. For many years, Dr Jain was the only doctor in the country who was trained in all four levels of VASER lipo. Dr Jain was drawn to VASER by its minimal invasiveness and sky-high success rate—both cornerstones of the Riverbanks promise.
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Treatment Questions
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What is the treatment used for? add_circleVASER is carried out on areas of the body where stubborn fat deposits collect and are difficult to remove with diet and exercise alone. Common treatment areas include the tummy, back, thighs, neck, chest and the underside of the arms. Dr Jain does not treat knees, calves or ankles, or people with a BMI over 29.
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Is VASER a weight loss treatment? add_circleNo. It is important to note that VASER lipo is no substitute for exercise or a healthy diet and is not a suitable treatment if you are obese. It is also not a suitable treatment if you have a high BMI or your diet is not controlled.
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How long do the results last? add_circleOnce the fat is removed, it’s gone for good. If you keep your weight stable, your new body will last you for many years. Furthermore, if you put on a couple of pounds on holiday, having undergone VASER makes it easier to lose those pounds once you get back to a healthier lifestyle.
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Is the treatment painful? add_circleOnce you’ve been sedated, you shouldn’t feel any pain at all.
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When will I see results? add_circleAfter approximately 8 weeks, when you’re fully healed, you’ll be left with a newly toned and sculpted body shape.
What now?
Your expert consultation
We're here to listen, understand and reassure. We always make sure our treatments are suitable for our patients and that our patients are suitable for our treatments. Before you book a treatment with us, we ask that you book a free, non-committal virtual consultation with our doctor or skin therapist so that we can discuss your condition and evaluate your medical history before inviting you for an in-clinic consultation.
You can book a virtual consultation on our booking page or by downloading our app. We look forward to virtually meeting you soon.
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