VASER liposuction is an innovative type of body contouring. It uses ultrasonic waves to break up fat and remove it more easily from the flanks. VASER technology allows Dr. Zach to target problematic areas while preserving other important tissues, such as blood vessels and nerves. Many plastic surgeons prefer this technique because it is very precise and involves lower risks of bleeding and bruising. The removed fat does not return to the treated areas if the patient maintains a healthy diet and exercise.
Tumescent liposuction is a common and effective technique where a saline solution with local anesthetic and epinephrine is injected into the problematic areas before excess fat is extracted. This liquid causes the targeted tissue to become swollen and firm, which makes it easier to suction out. The solution also constricts blood vessels to limit bleeding and bruising. Lidocaine numbs the area, so no general anesthesia is required. The fat cells that are suctioned out will not regrow, allowing for long-lasting contour improvements. This technique is safer and more effective than traditional liposuction.
It can take three to six months for the full effects of flank liposuction to become visible. The remaining swelling must disappear completely, revealing the final contours of the treated areas. Numbness usually fades but may persist for some patients. Results from the procedure continue improving for up to a year.
Patients who are good candidates for flank liposuction typically have a BMI (body mass index) between 25 and 30. This indicates they are slightly overweight but do not have too much fatty tissue. Patients within this BMI range tend to achieve nice contouring of the flanks from liposuction.
VASER liposuction surgery is considered minimally invasive. Only small incisions are made into the skin to insert the cannula and suction out the fat. This procedure causes less trauma to the body than traditional liposuction methods. Patients also have shorter recovery periods and face lower risks.
The flanks are known for having fat deposits that do not respond well to diet and exercise alone. VASER liposuction can specifically target these trouble spots that cannot be addressed with weight loss methods. This surgery shapes the flanks for a slimmer appearance.
Dr. Zach utilizes VASER technology, which breaks apart fat cells while protecting the surrounding blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue. This allows for better fat removal with less risk and quicker recovery compared to traditional liposuction. The precision of VASER allows the flanks to be safely and effectively sculpted.
The fat cells suctioned out during flank lipo are permanently removed from the body. The flanks should preserve their sculpted shape as long as the patient maintains a stable weight.
Consults with Dr Zach are $200 – the only free consults are with his coordinator as a preliminary step to being qualified for the selected procedure.
