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Ewaldo Bolivar de Souza Pinto1, Priscila Chiarello de Souza Pinto Abdala, Christovam Montecinos Maciel
1Department of Plastic Surgery, Santa Cecilia University, Brazil. ewaldo@desouzapinto.com.br
Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|January 24, 2006
Summary
The VASER device uses ultrasound energy for fat emulsification, improving safety and efficiency in liposuction procedures. This advanced technology leads to better fat fragmentation, reduced operative time, and less patient discomfort.
Area of Science:
- Aesthetic surgery
- Ultrasound technology
Background:
- Ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty (UAL) has evolved with new technologies.
- VASER represents a technological advancement in UAL.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the VASER device and its role in fat emulsification.
- To highlight the technological advances and benefits of VASER compared to previous UAL machines.
Main Methods:
- The VASER device utilizes pulsed or continuous ultrasound energy.
- Fat is emulsified before aspiration via suction- or power-assisted lipoplasty.
- Improvements include surgical instrumentation, technique, wetting solutions, and ultrasound application.
Main Results:
- VASER allows for greater fat emulsification with thinner cannulas and reduced ultrasonic energy.
- It creates more tunnels, diminishes operative time, and preserves vessels and nerves.
- VASER leads to less pain and hematomas compared to older UAL systems.
Conclusions:
- VASER offers significant technological advancements for safer and more efficient liposuction.
- The device enhances fat fragmentation and improves patient outcomes by minimizing trauma and recovery time.
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