When you think of Vaser liposuction, what is the first thing that pops into your head? A more contoured body, perhaps - or is it the thought of the procedure itself - the seemingly extreme way that the extra fat is extracted and the ensuing recovery time? Perhaps you've been thinking about having a liposuction procedure, but have been put off by the horror stories of botched liposuction occasionally reported in the media. What you might not know, however, is that Vaser liposuction is a wonderful new technique that is very different from other versions of liposuction.

Information is the key - what you don't know can hurt you! Traditional liposuction procedures can carry a whole host of risks, including a higher risk of damage to surrounding tissues, or too much fat being taken out and areas resulting in uneven contouring.

Vaser lipo on the other hand, has proven itself much more effective in the removal of unwanted pockets of stubborn fat. The technique is incredibly advanced and builds on the previous research done by leading scientists into how fat is broken down by ultrasound energy. Vaser uses ultrasound energy to break the fat down from inside the body. The ultrasound is a much safer technology that it only targets fat and not the healthy, important surrounding tissues. Once the fat has been broken up, it is aspirated (suctioned) out of the body.

All the smart new changes to the traditional technique mean something else as well - a much easier time during and after the procedure! The lipo itself is performed under local anesthetic instead of general anesthesia - which is great for anyone who's ever considered liposculpture and hasn't been able to go through with it because of sensitivity to anesthetics, pre or post-op meds, or fear of the extra risk involved from general anesthesia. The other advantage with local, lidocaine based anesthesia is the very small amount of downtime involved - patients can often resume normal activities very shortly after having a procedure done.

Vaser liposuction can be a really excellent way to sculpt the body - very un-invasive and an altogether state of the art method of creating a very pleasing shape. Quite often the cost of Vaser liposuction is much less than traditional liposuction, as there is no overnight stay in hospital, or anesthetist costs.

Quite often clinics will make payment plans available, making Vaser liposuction a more accessible liposuction option to all.