As you get older, your metabolism begins to slow down and losing weight can become increasingly challenging. You probably will discover that you have problem areas where stubborn fat clings despite your efforts to diet and exercise.
Historically, the most common cosmetic procedure for stubborn fat is liposuction. Although this classic procedure has been around for decades, technology has improved dramatically in that time. The board-certified plastic surgeons at Graper Harper Cosmetic Surgery now offer VASER (vibration amplification of sound energy at resonance) liposuction as a more effective way to treat your body contouring needs.
What Makes VASER Liposuction Different?
Whereas traditional liposuction uses a cannula to forcefully break up fat cells so that they can be suctioned out, VASER liposuction takes a gentler approach. The treatment utilizes ultrasound energy to peacefully liquify the fat cells before suctioning them out.
Our surgeons have quickly found that VASER liposuction is much more successful at targeting precise fat pockets. This makes it easier to create specific contours that are both attractive and natural looking. Since the ultrasound energy only liquifies fat cells, the surrounding tissue is not at risk of being damaged during the process.
In addition to making the procedure easier for your plastic surgeon, it shortens the total procedure time. Better yet, VASER liposuction results in less swelling, bruising, and discomfort than what patients experience with traditional liposuction. Downtime after the procedure is shorter, so you can get back to the activities you care about sooner. Since the VASER technology is safer than traditional liposuction, your risk of complications is significantly lower as well.
Who Is a Candidate for Power-Assisted Liposuction?
Pretty much anyone who would be a candidate for traditional liposuction should also be a candidate for VASER liposuction. You may be an ideal candidate if you have committed to diet and exercise to lose weight but find that certain problem areas have persisted. VASER liposuction can treat areas like the belly, thighs, back, chin, upper arms, and more. Since the emulsified fat cells are gone forever, you can enjoy the cosmetic improvements indefinitely. Just keep in mind that gaining more weight will cause fat to be stored in other areas of your body.
Discuss All Your Fat Reduction Options in Charlotte
Throughout their careers, Dr. Garrett Harper, Dr. Robert Graper, and Dr. Evon Zoog have helped many patients to restore definition to their bodies with various liposuction procedures. They are excited to present their patients with a less invasive fat reduction option so that they can reap the benefits without a prolonged recovery. To discuss VASER liposuction as well as other cosmetic options, please call Graper Harper Plastic Surgery at 704-375-7111 today.