The medical and aesthetic science has very much advanced that developments come rapidly in the same manner with technological breakthroughs. When it comes to body contouring, the latest device, Vaser Shape is now made available by Sound Surgical Technologies, one of the cosmetic company leaders who have initially introduced Vaser. To its best advantage, Vaser Shape is aimed at significantly reducing cellulite and circumferential fats and fatty tissues.

What is Vaser Shape?

Vaser Shape is a new cosmetic procedure approved by FDA aimed at the temporary reduction or the removal of cellulites or fatty tissues. This modern tool may be used as a standalone one or may work hand in hand with all other non surgical fat removal procedure or products. Vaser Shape employs the combination of ultrasonic therapy and intensive yet firm massage to be able to smoothen out, firm, and shape out the targeted body parts by temporary reducing the appearance of cellulites.

How does Vaser Shape work?

This equipment is based on the principle of ultrasound diathermy, a process where high frequency sound waves are emitted by the equipment to produce localized heat beneath the skin surface of the particular area to be treated. Vaser Shape achieves this result by using a special hand piece that delivers overlapping beams of ultrasonic energy. Heat produced enables redistribution of fats and allows free blood circulation. The processes involve zonal body massages that would stimulate the system to be able to drain and remove toxins and excess fat out of the body.

Is Vaser Shape effective?

Since this medical procedure is rather new to the market, few reviews, comments and testimonials can be read assessing if it is really effective and worth the cost. But since Vaser Shape is designed based on a technology that was highly beneficial and seen effective, there is no doubt that it can provide promising results as well. As with the different physical and environmental factors such as lifestyle and diet, results of this procedure are primarily determined as temporary.

Who may undergo Vaser Shape treatment?

Vaser shape is ideal for people who want to contour their body and get rid of cellulites and excess body fats. It is beneficial in most body parts like the upper and the lower abdomen, the flanks or love handles, the outer and inner thighs, arms, as well as the buttocks.

Are there any risks or hazards involve with Vaser Shape?

Since it is a non-invasive medical treatment, Vaser Shape presents very few health risks. A patient may eventually be back on his or her daily regimen in no time.

How much does Vaser shape cost?

Surely the cost of Vaser Shapes is much budget friendly compared to that of conventional or traditional liposuction. Dependent on the location and availability of the equipment as well as the specialist, relative costs may differ. Most medical clinics charge their patients at around $600 to $900 dependent on the affected area to be treated. Exect vaser shape in los angeles to be more expensive than vaser shape in brisbane due to the different standard of living in the different cities and countries.

Vaser lipo or vaser liposelection is a surgical technique that uses soundwaves to first loosen the fats before surgeons will remove them via hollow cannula. This procedure, when compared to tumescent liposuction, has the benefit of being less damaging to the patient’s internal nerves and tissues. Hence, for both women and men who likes to reduce their dress size or who wants a hourglass figure, it is a much preferred technique as the recovery time is faster.

In the section below, we will be looking at some real number from actual patients who have undergo vaser liposuction in the various cities and states.

What is the cost of vaser liposuction in Florida

In Fort Lauderdale, Flordia, Dr gary chierico charges USD7000 for a combined procedure of vaser and smart lipo. The patient was satisfied with the treatment, saying that “the doctor takes his time to make sure all fat is remove, he does not stop because the limit per area is 1 or 2 hours. He spent 4 hours fixing my knees and thighs to make sure the results are the best”

What is the cost of vaser liposuction in New York

In NYC, Dr Lucie Capek, MD, a Albany Plastic Surgeon, charges USD8,000 for vaser liposuction done on the stomach, thighs and arms. Her patient recommended her with a glowing reviews saying that: “I absolutely loved her and her office staff. Very kind, thorough, patient, precise and honest. She was the only DR out of 4 consultations that took her own pictures and measurements and did a thorough medical history. She spent so much time with me and my other Dr both in person and on the phone. She was wonderful.” If you are interested to contact Dr Lucie, her office is located at 713 Troy-Schenectady Road Suite 308, Suite 308, Latham, NY

(Updates: see more information about liposuction nyc in this new article)

What is the cost of vaser liopsuction prices in Los Angeles, California

Dr Carol Ridenour charges around USD7,500 for vaser lipo done on the hips, abdomen, saddle bags and and back. For so many areas, the prices are auctally quite affordable. Service wise, her patients has this to say: “Experienced, well respected, thoroughly explained procedure and realistic expectations.”

What is cost of vaser liposuction in Texas

There is one of the states where I couldn’t find any real data so apologies to readers searching for such info. However, you can take the above prices as references.In addition, I have posted about liposuction prices in Texas on my post on how much does liposuction cost.

Overall, the average cost of vaser liposuction is around UD7,000 from the prices above. However, do note that such prices will differ by the amount of fats that need to be removed as well as the experience and qualifications on the doctor.

Vaser liposelection is another term for vaser liposuction. It is a body contouring procedure that uses sound waves to first loosen and melt the fats in the targeted areas before using hollow cannulas to do the extraction. Due to the fact that the fats are already in liquid form, extracting them becomes easier and less invasive to the body. Compared to the traditional approach that need to ‘scrap’ the fats, this is more preferred approach that tend to leave less liposuction scars.

Speaking of liposuction scars, it is a very real possibility if you didn’t get a qualified liposuction surgeon. Unknown to many, it is technically legal for any doctor to practice cosmetic surgery even though he or she might be trained in this field. This has resulted in non qualified surgeon advertising such services to boast their income. These qualified might do such a bad job that it will leave a permanent scar at the area of the liposuction, be it at the tummy, buttock, legs or even love handles. When that happens, you will need another scar removal surgery to be able to get rid of the liposuction scar.

Back to the main topic, the average cost of vaser liposelection is around USD5,800. However, as mentioned in my article on how much does liposuction cost, the pricing will differ by cities and locations. Expect liposuction prices in Los Angeles to be more expensive than liposuction prices in Dallas due to the different cost of living.

As to whether vaser liposuction is effective, 76% reviews from a sample of 87 vaser lipo patients said that the procedure is worth it as it had helped them to contour their body and to remove body fats.  Again, the final factor is the surgeon. Choose a good one and the procedure will likely yield the results that you want.

If you want to know how to select liposuction surgeons, I will cover that in future articles.

• vaser lipo prices and costs
• where are the vaser lipo clinics
• reviews of vaser lipo

According to Google insights, the state with the most searches for both vaser lipo and laser lipo are coming from Florida.  Looking at the chart, we can see the next most states are Texas, followed by New York, New Jersey and finally California. I will cover shortly on the relevant information on laser and vaser lipo related to these states but for this post, the focus will be on vaser lipo in Florida.

The most pressing question about vaser lipo in Florida is the price.  As I have mentioned below on my post on laser lipo prices, geography is a major determinant of vaser lipo prices. Florida happens to have quite a number of surgeons who are proficient in this area. Hence, relatively to other states, it is slightly more affordable if you choose to conduct your operation in this state. However, do note that other prices determinants of vaser lipo do play a role in the pricing as well.

In particular, the surgeon whom you are engaging plays a big part in your eventual cost. Between the surgeons, there are differences in terms of their  education, training, experience, as well as expertise between surgeons. Some surgeons for example have been certified by the medical board while some have very deep experiences in conducting vaser lipo. All these factors related to the surgeon play a bug major role in the eventual pricing as well. In general, you tend to pay for a a surgeon who has a good education, great training, a lot of experience, gets good outcomes and has earned a good reputation.

The general price start at around 2.5k if you are looking for smaller areas such as chin or neck liposuction. For area such as stomach or back, the prices generally start at about $4.5k. In more expensive areas like Beverly Hills for example, the prices for a stomach laser lipo can start as high as $5,000.  For Flordia, the average price is about $5,240 based on what patients has been paying as majority has opted for larger areas when doing their vaser lipo.

Customer reviews for vaser lipo in Florida has been generally positive. For example, one review about doing vaser lipo on her stomach in New Port Richey, Florida is very positive. She paid about $6,800 for the entire procedure but is generally please with the results. Although the operation has produced discomfort for her (as she is under local, not general anesthesia), the results are noticeable to her friends and coworkers.

Beside New Port Richey, there are vaser lipo providers in other parts of Florida including Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Coral Springs, St. Petersburg, Tampa etc. In all these areas, the reviews I have seen are also very positive.  In Fort Launderdale in particular, there has been quite of a number of reviews coming out from the Web. One particular reviewer has paid around only $3,500 to remove the ‘spare tyre’ she had around her waist. She is currently happy with the operation.

In terms of clinics, here are some of vaser lipo clinics you can call to get a consultation on. I gathered this from the positive reviews on the Web.

Orlando Vaser lipo clinics
Armando Soto
According to the website, “Armando C. Soto, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a board-certified plastic surgeon with a large and varied experience in advanced techniques for enhancement and reconstruction of the breast and body. He is Board Certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery, is a Fellow of The American College of Surgeons, and is a member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the clinical faculty of The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine”

Fort Lauderdale Vaser lipo clinics
Dr David Levens
Dr. Levens has been practicing plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery in Coral Springs since 1989. His fellow physicians elected him Chief of Surgery at Coral Springs Medical Center (1999-2001) and Vice Chief of Staff (2003-2005). He has been included twice in Miami Metro Magazine’s annual lists of “Best Doctors in South Florida”. The lists are based on surveys of where area physicians say they would send their own families for treatment.

Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Levens is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the prestigious American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Only about 25% of all Board-certified plastic surgeons have been accepted into the ASAPS.  He is frequently quoted in the media, is monthly cosmetic surgery columnist for Parkland Life Magazine and was selected as a Contributing Expert for the 2007 plastic surgery reference book, “Be Your Best.”

For the 3rd consecutive year (2009, 2008 and 2007), Dr. Levens has once again been voted “Best Cosmetic Surgeon” by readers of the Coral Springs Forum.

I hope you enjoy this articles on vaser lipo in Florida.

Vaser lipo uses radio vibration to loosen and melt the fat in your body before using a non intrusive technique to extract the fats. The process requires only a tiny insertion into your body and hence is less painful and requires less recovery time if you compared to the traditional liposuction.  It is ideal for difficult to reach or small areas like your facial parts (chin vaser lipo, neck vaser lipo, face vaser lipo etc). However, for big areas such stomach, traditional liposuction might be a better choice.

The downside of vaser liposuction is the cost. Because vaser lipo uses expensive equipment, the charging fees will be higher in order to recover the investment. However, the prices of vaser lipo are dropping so it is good news for those who are considering this operation.

If you are living in London, there are a couple of clinics that you might want to consider. No harm paying them a call to find out more information about vaser lipo and whether it is suitable for you.

Body perfect clinic is based in Harley Street, London. They have been doing vaser lipo for a while and have experienced doctors such as Dr Jabbar who is well known for her skills in cosmetic surgery. If you are looking for vaser lipo and lives around hthe Harley Street area, you can pop up for more information.

Cadogan clinic is another vaser liposuction specialist clinic. They specialised in vaser lipo and looks to be capable of handling such operations. As stated in their site, “The Cadogan Clinic offers patients an initial consultation directly with a fully qualified and experienced consultant…At the Cadogan Clinic, our surgeons are handpicked by our Medical Advisory Committee, which provides assurance that we’re dealing only with the best surgeons that have top quality experience”. They are based in 120 Sloane Street,London.

There are a couple more such clinics in London specialising in vaser lipo. I will touch more about them in my next post. In the meanwhile, if you are need more information, just browse around my section on vaser lipo.

Updated: I have added a second post on vaser lipo in London.

• laser lipo vs vaser lipo procedures
• laser lipo prices vs vaser lipo prices
• laser lipo benefits vs vaser lipo benefits.

Laser lipo procedures vs vaser lipo procedure
Vaser lipo is an earlier procedure started in 1990’s by an Italian surgeon called Michele Zocch. It leverages on ultrasound technology and is frequently calleded ultrasound assisted lipo or liposuction. What it does is that after the designated areas has been injected with local anesthetic, the doctor will insert a tube like object into the body. This tube  emits ultrasonic energy which breaks up the fat, which can then be removed with traditional suction tubes. This is very effective in most areas, and is of greatest benefit in areas where the fat is very dense, such as in the chest or abdomen.

Laser lipo uses a very similar process to that of vaser lipo. The only difference is the use of laser, rather ultrasound as the means to break up the fats. The laser is emitted via  a specialised suction tube.

Laser lipo costs vs vaser lipo costs
I have written about the costs of laser lipo before since cosmetic surgery prices are one main considerations for most people. I will briefly recap here that there is a variety of factors affecting laser lipo prices including: the geography of where the operation is held, the experienced of the surgeon, the size of the area under operation etc. These same factors affect the costs of vaser lipo as well. Assuming the operation is held in the same region, with equally experienced doctors and on the same areas, which liposuction technique is more expensive?

Currently, laser lipo is more expensive because of a simple reason. Laser lipo procedure is more recent than vaser lipo and the laser technology used is much younger than the ultrasound technology. As a result, the machines used in laser lipo are more expensive and that cost will be passed down to the consumer. However, after a few years, I would expect the prices of laser lipo and vaser lipo to be about the same.

Laser lipo benefits vs vaser lipo benefits
Both laser lipo and vaser lipo are very good for specific areas that traditional liposuction cannot reached. For example, facial liposuction including the chin and the neck are difficult areas for traditional liposuction due to their small areas. Laser lipo and vaser lipo, via the control of their specific tubes are able to go into these facial areas and remove the fats accordingly.

Both laser lipo and vaser lipo have also reduced recovery time, relatively to traditional liposuction. There are however no scientific studies being done on whether there is any significant recovery time difference between the 2 techniques. Proponents of laser lipo have claimed that it is able to help the patient achieve skin tightening, although there is no scientific proof. Vaser lipo supporters on the other hand have argued that laser lipo carries the risk of damaging the nerves system due to the the additional energy being emitted. Again, there is little facts to back up their claims.

Summary
In conclusion, there seems to be no hard evidence of the benefits between laser lipo and vaser lipo. On the prices however, vaser lipo is slightly cheaper than laser lipo, although that is not saying vaser lipo itself is cheap. However, the most important factor to consider is not which technique is better. Rather, the more important factor you should consider is the experience of the surgeon, and whether liposuction is the right technique for you at all. I would think that if you have a good doctor, either vaser lipo or laser lipo would be fine.