VASER LipoSelection® is one more way you can take care of yourself and help achieve your body shaping goals. Your journey to revealing your true, slimmer VASER LipoSelection® self will look something like this:
1. Before having VASER LipoSelection®
Consultation. An essential first step is your consultation, which will take place at your doctor's office. Although there are limits to the amount of fat that can be removed, your doctor can assist you with your decision about potential areas for sculpting, the results you can expect, and the recovery process. Prepare questions in advance and be sure your doctor has the opportunity to address all of your concerns. Bring a list of all your current medications and supplements to your appointment. Feel free to bring along your spouse or a good friend or family member for support. During your consultation, you should get a good feel for the practice, its staff and their philosophy of patient care, to confirm that they are a good match for your personal needs - do not underestimate the importance of this "fit." See What to Look For in a Doctor.
Confirmation of Candidacy. Once your doctor reviews your medical history and compares your body reshaping potential to your expectations, he or she will evaluate whether you are a good candidate for the procedure. Considerations that assist your surgeon in making this determination include:
Infusion. Your doctor creates a tiny incision in the area to be treated. The targeted area is then filled with a special saline solution to make it very wet and full, making the fatty tissue easier to emulsify with the VASER System's ultrasound energy. This solution includes epinephrine, which shrinks blood vessels to help reduce bleeding and bruising, and lidocaine, an anesthetic agent that helps numb the site.
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The proprietary grooved probe design employed in VASER LipoSelection® emulsifies fat precisely and efficiently.
Treatment. Your doctor then inserts a thin grooved probe that is unique to the VASER System. The probe disperses ultrasound waves around the grooved tip to break down and emulsify fatty tissue on contact.
Aspiration. (see aspiration) Suction and massage of the sculpted site remove emulsified tissue while leaving blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue relatively intact.
3. After VASER LipoSelection®
Recovery. Once the numbing effects of the anesthetic agent wear off, you may experience some discomfort. You and your doctor will discuss whether over-the-counter and/or prescription pain medication is right for you. Initially, expect some fluid drainage from your incisions.
Compression Garment. You will wear a compression garment home from the procedure; most doctors will require you to wear such a garment under your clothing for a period ranging from 2-6 weeks post-operatively, depending upon the body area(s) treated and the amount of fat removed. This will provide you with comfort and support, and will help your skin settle to your new contours. It is critical that you follow your doctor's instructions regarding the wearing of this garment.
Follow-up Appointments. While you may feel and look terrific, it is essential that you keep your follow-up appointments so that your doctor can monitor your progress. Imagine how rewarding it will be to compare your measurements and see your "After" pictures!
New Wardrobe. This is just a suggestion and is open to interpretation!
