The Difference between Laser Liposuction and VASER Liposuction and Their Characteristics
Have you ever thought about getting rid of the accumulated fat in your body through liposuction? Laser liposuction and VASER liposuction are two of the most commonly used techniques for fat removal, but what is the difference between them, and what are their characteristics? Let's find out in this article.
Laser Liposuction Technique:
The Laser liposuction technique relies on directing Laser beams at a specific intensity onto the fat cells, causing them to dissolve. During the fat dissolving process, the Laser also stimulates the skin to produce collagen, allowing it to regain its elasticity faster.
VASER Liposuction Technique:
VASER liposuction breaks down fat cells by directing ultrasound waves at a specific intensity onto the targeted areas. Additionally, VASER liposuction can sculpt the body and show its curves after fat removal. It also stimulates the body to produce the necessary collagen to restore the skin's elasticity after the liposuction procedure.
What is the difference between Laser liposuction and VASER liposuction?
The difference between Laser liposuction and VASER liposuction may not be significant, but each technique has its own characteristics that may be more suitable for your case. These characteristics include:
How to dissolve fat:
As mentioned before, Laser liposuction relies on laser beams and temperature to dissolve fat cells, while VASER liposuction relies on ultrasound waves. The ultrasound waves used in VASER liposuction may have the advantage of not causing skin burns or scarring, unlike Laser beams. However, Laser beams can tighten the body and eliminate severe sagging that VASER ultrasound waves cannot overcome.
Number of sessions:
VASER liposuction can remove up to 15 liters of fat in a single session, whereas Laser liposuction typically removes only up to 8 liters in a single session. Therefore, the number of VASER liposuction sessions is usually fewer compared to laser liposuction.
The goal of each technique:
The goal of VASER is to eliminate localized fat and sculpt the body. The thinner the layer of fat beneath the skin, the better is the results for skin tightening and body sculpting. On the other hand, the goal of Laser liposuction is to eliminate fat and severe sagging and tighten the body without body sculpting. VASER is also more precise when it comes to targeting specific areas for fat suction. Although Laser liposuction is less accurate, it may be the best choice in some cases of obesity that VASER cannot treat.
How each technique works?
Laser liposuction requires a surgical incision in the area from which fat will be suctioned. The fat suction with laser can be performed under general or local anesthesia, depending on the case. VASER, on the other hand, is done through a small opening that doesn't exceed half a centimeter, through which Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy inserts the VASER probe. In most cases, VASER can be performed under local anesthesia only. Both techniques require some surgical sutures to close the incision, but the wound formed after VASER is smaller in size.
Choosing the appropriate technique for you:
After learning about the characteristics of Laser and VASER liposuction and the goals of each technique, it will be easier to choose the most suitable technique for your case. You can also consult with Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy, a plastic and body contouring surgeon, before making the final decision, as he is the best plastic surgeon and hair transplant doctor in Egypt. In the end, the results of both techniques are similar and effective in terms of fat elimination and skin tightening. The difference between Laser liposuction and VASER in fat suction is not significant, but one of the techniques may be more suitable for you than the other. For more information about the difference between Laser liposuction and VASER, as well as for booking and inquiries, please contact us.
This content has been reviewed by Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy, a consultant in cosmetic surgery, body contouring, and natural hair transplantation.
