Aesthetic Treatments

Vaser Liposuction

We’ve used ultrasound for years to capture the first glimpse of a baby, or even to clean our teeth. This gentle energy source has now evolved into the VASER Lipo® System Liposelection for fat removal — a way to permanently change the places that have been resistant to diet and exercise, or affected by the passage of time or pregnancy. Pain and bruising are often so minimal that clients require only over-the-counter medications.

Benefits of VASER Lipo® System Liposelection

Smooth, predictable results
Minimal pain, bruising & downtime
Minimal scarring
Fast recovery
Improved skin retraction
Quick results
Demonstrated safety
So precise it can be applied to delicate areas
Gentle enough to be performed under a local anaesthetic

Areas That Can Be Treated

Whether it’s one area of your body or more, fat removal ranks highly on many people’s wish lists — age, genetics and childbearing all take a toll. Areas that can be treated with the VASER Lipo® System include:

Upper and lower abdomen (waistline)
Inner and outer thighs (hips/saddlebags)
Lower back (love handles)
Chest (for men)
Neck/jawline (double chin)
Backs of arms (bingo wings)

VASER Lipo® System Liposelection enables our doctor to reach into the fatty layer and gently emulsify fatty deposits, then remove them with very little trauma to the rest of the tissue — so you heal rapidly with minimal pain. The less damage that is done, the faster you heal.

Treatment Summary

Procedure time: 1.5 – 5+ hours
Anaesthetic: Local
Hospital stay: 0 – 1
Sensitivity period: 1 week
Back to work: 1 week
Duration of results: Permanent
Risks & complications: Infection, bleeding, bruising, swelling, asymmetry

Frequently Asked Questions

How much of a scar will I be left with after VASER Lipo® Liposelection?

You will probably be left with a very small scar, about 4mm in length, for each incision point. For most people, this scar completely fades or becomes invisible with time, although this depends on each individual’s reaction to scarring.

How quickly can I return to work after VASER Lipo® Liposelection?

While we advise clients not to have any commitments for a couple of days after your procedure, many clients actually return to work a day or two after their VASER Lipo® Liposelection procedure.

Will I be put to sleep during the VASER Lipo® System Liposelection procedure?

No. A local anaesthetic is injected into the target area. You remain awake from beginning to end, but thanks to oral sedatives and painkillers you will be relaxed and largely pain-free throughout the procedure.

What happens to the fat emulsified by VASER Lipo® System Liposelection?

Most of it is aspirated (suctioned) out as a last step in the procedure. The fat cells are emulsified by the VASER Lipo® System and converted into a thick, oily liquid. The liquid not aspirated on the day is eliminated naturally through your lymphatic and blood systems over the subsequent few weeks. Traditional liposuction scrapes the fat and vacuums it out, leaving subcutaneous hollows and loose skin.

What areas can be treated with the VASER Lipo® System?

VASER Lipo® System procedures can be used to improve virtually any pocket of fat that is resistant to diet and exercise, including areas traditional liposuction could not treat, such as the backs of the arms, the inner thighs, the upper abdomen and the neck/jawline — because it is minimally invasive and less traumatic to the delicate nerves and blood vessels.

Are there any hidden extras in the VASER Lipo® System Liposelection procedure?

The price quoted to you includes the consultation, the VASER Lipo® System Liposelection procedure, a support garment, clinical photographs, post-procedure massage and all follow-up visits relating to the treatment.

Does the VASER Lipo® System procedure hurt?

The least comfortable part of the procedure is infusion of the anaesthetic. Your surgeon will anaesthetise the surface of your skin at the entry area, then inject an anaesthetic into the fat layer to be treated — this stage stings somewhat and lasts about 2 minutes per area. Once the anaesthetic has taken effect you feel very little, apart from an occasional twinge of discomfort and a dull, tugging sensation.

How long does the VASER Lipo® System procedure take?

Since it is minimally invasive and done under local anaesthetic, VASER Lipo® System procedures usually take less than an hour per area treated. We ask clients to allow one and a half to three hours from arrival at the clinic until they are on their way home. You may feel a little shaky afterwards because of the sedatives and local anaesthetic, so you should not drive within 24 hours.

How long will I need to be in bandages after VASER Lipo® System Liposelection?

You will need to wear support garments or bandages for about two weeks after your procedure — typically 24 hours a day during the first week and evenings only in the second week. This is significantly less than traditional liposuction, which can require compression bandages for four weeks or more.

How quickly will I see results after my VASER Lipo® System Liposelection procedure?

The bulk of the results are visible within two weeks, once swelling has subsided. Any residual emulsified fat is absorbed and eliminated through your body’s natural metabolic processes over around two months. We recommend several sessions of lymphatic drainage massage after your procedure to help speed the results and reduce swelling.

Is the fat removal permanent following VASER Lipo® System Liposelection?

To be suitable for treatment, you need to be in generally good health, ideally carry out regular exercise and have good eating habits, with your weight not exceeding 25% of your ideal weight. Your blood, heart, liver and kidneys should be free from any disorders, and your full medical history will be discussed with your surgeon during your consultation.

Is VASER Lipo® System Liposelection a procedure for obesity?

No. VASER Lipo® System Liposelection, SmartLipo and traditional liposuction are not appropriate for significant weight loss — diet and exercise are the best approach for treating obesity.

What will happen during the VASER Lipo® System procedure?

Several micro-incisions, about 3mm in length, are made and an anaesthetic is infused into each target area. Once the anaesthetic has taken effect, your surgeon will insert a thin ultrasonic treatment head into the fat layer — micro-vibrations from the treatment head emulsify the fat, taking about 15–20 minutes per target area, before the emulsified fat is aspirated out. This causes only minor bruising and post-procedure discomfort compared with traditional liposuction, which scrapes the fat using a metal cannula, leaving a visible scar, subcutaneous hollows, internal bleeding and loose skin.

Book a Consultation

Call us on 01483 452 555 (Guildford) or 01372 642 555 (Esher) to find out if VASER Lipo® is right for you.