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Traditional liposuction can remove areas of fat, but Vaser High Definition Liposuction is a breakthrough technology that uses ultrasound energy to effectively remove fat to define underlying muscles. Whether due to genetics or age, we all struggle with certain areas on the body that don’t seem to respond to diet or exercise. At Sieber Plastic Surgery, removing unwanted pockets of fat helps define the shape of your body and restore more ideal proportions.
High definition (hi-def) liposuction is an advanced liposculpting procedure that strategically sculpts the body by removing fat in problem areas while at the same time exposing and highlighting important muscle groups in the body to create natural contours. A youthful body is 3 dimensional, composed of light and shadows. If traditional liposuction is like painting with a broad brush, Vaser high-definition liposuction is more akin to painting with a fine brush.
Vaser assisted liposuction (VAL) allows for creation of a realistic, 3-dimensional shape to the treated areas. This is accomplished by treating superficial and deep layers of fat together with smooth transitions between the two for a more natural and muscular appearance.
VAL allows precise pockets of fat to be removed very closely to the skin and directly over the muscles. Removal of these small deposits exposes natural muscular contours which were not visible before. Because much of this fat is located alongside various muscle groups, its removal helps to create more muscular definition.
Dr. David Sieber a San Francisco plastic surgeon spent time with the pioneer of high definition liposuction, Dr. Alfredo Hoyos as well as Dr. Humberto Uribe Morelli in Colombia to learn their techniques for delivering incredible results.
The recovery process is different for everyone. The number of areas of the body that were treated is also a factor that determines total recovery time and how much time away from work and usual activities you may need. You should expect to take at least one week off from work.
Immediately after surgery, you will be placed into a compression garment.
You will have drains placed during surgery to help remove unwanted fluid from beneath the skin.
You can expect some swelling, bruising and discomfort for the first few days following surgery.
Dr. Sieber highly recommends working with a lymphatic massage therapist to help ensure the best possible outcome after vaser liposuction surgery.
You can return to your usual activities when you feel up to it.
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Focusing on cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, and body, San Francisco Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Sieber is a board-certified plastic surgeons in the San Francisco Bay Area with specialized fellowship training in cosmetic surgery. He has completed further training in the latest non-surgical procedures including dermal fillers, botulinum toxins, and laser skin rejuvenation.
As a part of high definition procedures, patients most commonly have liposuction of the arms, chest, abdomen, back, flanks, and thighs. The Vaser sculpting tools can remove fat in certain places to sculpt underlying muscles. Six-pack, obliques, lats, pecs, biceps, triceps, and deltoids are all muscles that can be highlighted.
As much as liposculpting is about removing fat, it’s also about what you leave behind to create precise highlights and shadows on the skin. That’s why fat transfer is utilized in conjunction with liposuction. Men commonly have fat transferred to their shoulders, chest, and buttocks to create a more muscular appearance.
Women have fat transferred to their buttocks and sometimes breasts to augment the size and reshape to the area.
In conjunction with hi-def liposuction, women may also choose to undergo a breast augmentation, breast lift, and/or a tummy tuck at the same time.
Patients often want to know: “Is Vaser Lipo expensive?”
The answer is yes and no. Yes, because plastic surgery procedures in general can be pricey. Health insurance does not cover them, which means all patients are paying out of pocket. Additionally, because this procedure uses more advanced technology than traditional liposuction, the cost of Vaser liposuction may be higher than that of traditional lipo.
In addition, when compared to some other procedures such as Brazilian butt lifts or mommy makeovers, Vaser Liposuction is not as expensive.
Vaser Hi-Def Lipo is best suited for those who are looking to contour and sculpt the body, instead of overall fat reduction. Liposuction is not meant for weight loss or a substitute for a healthy lifestyle.
Patients will keep the effects of hi-def as long as they maintain a healthy, stable weight. Any weight loss, weight gain, pregnancy, or childbirth after the procedure will alter the results.
Vaser hi-def liposuction takes standard liposuction to the next level of results. Hi-def lipo is commonly referred to as liposculpture because as fat is removed in certain areas, a little is left in others to provide natural highlights and shadows.
This strategic removal of fat allows Dr. Sieber to expose the underlying muscles like the abs, pecs, back, and shoulders, while slimming the waist and torso. It can make an already fit person appear to have a more sculpted and athletic appearance.
After hi-def liposuction, a thin layer of fat will be left in areas that naturally have muscles underneath such as the shoulders, chest, arms, and abs. This will be juxtaposed to areas where fat is completely removed, creating highlights and shadows to enhance your natural anatomy. This means more defined arms, shoulders, abdomen, back, legs, and calves.
Dr. Sieber recommends wearing a compression garment and foam vest for 24 hours a day (ok to remove it to shower) for the first 4 weeks after surgery, then continue with only the compression garment for an additional 8 weeks wearing it for 12 hours a day (either during the day or while sleeping).
The short answer is yes! Lymphatic massages will help to remove any excess fluid from the tissue, reducing the time you will experience swelling and expediting healing. Liposuction can disturb the lymphatic system, causing the pooling of lymphatic fluids. Massage helps to return this fluid back into the circulation where it belongs.
To find out more about a high laser definition lipo surgery with San Francisco Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Sieber, call us today at 415-915-9000.
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*Disclaimer: Results may vary from person to person. Editorial content, before and after images, and patient testimonials do not constitute a guarantee of specific results.
