Water Assisted Liposuction

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Water assisted liposuction is the gentlest for of liposuction available today.

Water assisted liposuction uses water in an effort to rid patients of unwanted fat. The water assisted liposuction method has been tried and tested to facilitate the liposuction process with great success and has been added to the techniques of liposuction used by liposuction surgeons today. Water assisted liposuction contains a number of advantages that other liposuction methods have.

As medical technology advances, better techniques and procedures become available for surgeons to use and benefit their patients. The action of water used in water assisted liposuction is the key to making liposuction gentler, quicker and easier.

Liposuction has seen a lot of technological advances in its day, but one of the latest and most exciting developments involves something very simple: water. Water assisted liposuction has been in development since 2000 and is just now starting to hit the market, and it may well be the new thing to watch in the field of fat-removal surgery. This site is designed to answer your questions about the water liposuction procedure and help you find a surgeon that's right for you.

Water assisted liposuction has been approved by the FDA as a safe procedure.

What is Water Assisted Liposuction?

Water assisted liposuction is the newest technology in minimally invasive, permanent fat removal.

The general term "liposuction" refers to any surgery where fat is suctioned from the body through the use of small hollow needles called cannulas. Some types of liposuction use a high-powered vacuum suck the fat out of the target area, while others use lasers or chemical injections to melt or break down the fat cells first.

Water assisted liposuction uses a gentle stream of water to dislodge fat that is then gently washed out of the body. Water assisted liposuction is safer than traditional liposuction it is performed under local anesthesia. The use of local anesthesia eliminates the overall medical risk and post-operative discomfort associated with general anesthesia. The end result of water assisted liposuction is a virtually painless procedure without bleeding and, for most people, no down time.

Water assisted liposuction is specific is performed using the Body Jet Liposuction machine (currently the only registered device for performing water assisted liposuction). The Body Jet uses a special cannula that has openings on both the sides and the top. The opening at the top shoots out high pressure water which, once inserted into the body, breaks down fat while leaving nerves and blood vessels intact. The side holes suction away the mixture of fat and fluid that results.

What are the Benefits of Water Assisted Liposuction?

With all of the different types of liposuction out there, it can be difficult to keep track of which method is which, and what it's good for. While all forms of liposuction can remove fat from the body and sculpt what remains into a more pleasing shape, water assisted liposuction is much gentler than the other liposuction techniques because it can specifically target the fat cells, while leaving everything else unharmed. This lack of collateral damage means that water assisted liposuction is a lower impact surgery. It reduces tissue swelling and drastically cuts down surgical time and the time that the patient is exposed to anesthetic. A shorter surgical time also lowers the liposuction cost, because the surgeon, anesthesiologist, and any nurses needed are all paid by the hour.

Water-jet liposuction also improves the recovery process. A study performed by Araco and Gravante comparing the post-op experience of patients of water assisted liposuction and traditional liposuction found a number of advantages. Water assisted liposuction patients had less bruising and significantly less pain than patients of traditional liposuction. Water assisted liposuction patients needed fewer pain killers. Furthermore, after only four days, 87% of the water assisted liposuction patients in the study stated that they were free of pain, as compared to a mere 3.6% of traditional liposuction patients.

Some studies also suggest that water jet liposuction may have additional benefits. It may be able to remove cellulite, which traditional liposuction techniques cannot remove. Frequently, traditional liposuction causes an increase in cellulite due to an excess of saggy, loose skin. The more precise and delicate procedures of water assisted liposuction reduces tissue damage and can help avoid the problem of damaged skin and cellulite.

In addition, the gentleness of water assisted liposuction has proved to be very effective in keeping the fat it removes living and healthy, making it possible (should the patient so desire) for the surgeon to re-implant it in another part of the body. This new technique, called a "fat transfer" allows women to augment their breasts or buttocks without the use of implants. Real fat is much softer and more natural feeling than any implant, and it also removes the risk of having an implant rupture down the line, possibly causing health concerns and requiring more surgery to repair or replace.

The Water Assisted Liposuction Procedure

With water assisted liposuction very few tiny incisions are made around the targeted area to inject the numbing local anesthetic and for the delivery of the numbing medication (tumescence). The incisions from water assisted liposuction usually require no stitches, they heal within days, and they leave no significant scars.

After the area is numbed, the water assisted liposuction surgeon gently guides a cannula through the same incisions. At the tip of the cannula, a stream of water sprays out 360°. The water pressure essentially dislodges fat while simultaneously leaving more useful structures such as blood vessels and other connective tissue completely intact. A small vacuum at the end of the cannula then collects the fat that has been dislodged by the water. Because the water assisted liposuction surgeon is not scraping at the fat such as in other liposuction techniques, results end up very smooth. This smoothness from water assisted liposuction comes because the water is doing the work rather than the scraping effect of the cannula.

The water assisted liposuction procedure is the most gentle in the history of liposuction with less bleeding, swelling and bruising (unlike traditional liposuction), hastening the recovery time.

The minimal invasiveness of the water assisted liposuction procedure allows patients to see remarkable results, fast. In addition, because only local anesthetic is used for this procedure, water assisted liposuction carries much fewer risks than traditional liposuction.

How Long Does It Take To Recover From Water Assisted Liposuction?

For most patients, there is virtually no downtime with water assisted liposuction.

Even so, it is recommended that you plan on taking 1-2 days off of work to be sure. Every case is unique and responds uniquely to the water assisted liposuction procedure. Some people actually go back to work the next day after water assisted liposuction. Others may spend a weekend at home resting before returning to work. However, the recovery time from water assisted liposuction is significantly quicker and painless compared with those who undergo traditional liposuction.

How Many Water Assisted Liposuction Treatments will I need?

Typically only one treatment of water assisted liposuction is required per region or designated area.

Once fat is removed from a region, the cells do not grow back, so it is permanent. Each water assisted liposuction session (per body region) lasts only an hour or two, depending on designated region and desired outcome.

Is Water Assisted Liposuction The Right Procedure for Me?

Water assisted liposuction is designed to address bulges that do not respond well to dieting and exercise.

Every person is programmed to a have a certain number of fat cells in different areas of their body. This is often related to genetics. That is the reason why some people might be athletic, or otherwise relatively fit but may have love handles, saddlebags, or the dreaded 'muffin top' spilling over their belt.

Some individuals have trouble areas that are not in proportion to the rest of their frame, like especially large arms, bog thighs or, in men, excessive tissue in the breast area. Other factors such as body changes after giving birth, emotional changes or a sedentary life may also contribute to these bulges. Virtually any area from the neck down to the legs may be addressed with water assisted liposuction. Where there is an out of place bulge on the body, water assisted liposuction is likely able to permanently solve the problem in the safest, most gentle way possible.

However, the only way to know how you can benefit from water assisted liposuction is to make a consultation with an experienced water assisted liposuction. Use our surgeon locator to find a water assisted liposuction specialist near you!

Finding The Right Water Assisted Liposuction Doctor

Water assisted liposuction involves many choices. The first and most important is selecting a doctor you can trust.

Our doctors are medical professionals who are trained and experienced in water assisted liposuction procedures. They operate only in accredited medical facilities, adhere to a strict code of ethics and fulfill continuing liposuction and medical education requirements, including standards and innovations in water assisted liposuction and patient safety.

Finding the right water assisted liposuction doctor is key in your water assisted liposuction process. The first step is always to make an appointment for your initial consultation.

In the initial consultation the water assisted liposuction doctor will analyze your case, let you know if you are a good water assisted liposuction candidate. You can also talk to him or her about what to except, how will the water assisted liposuction be performed, how long is the recovery time. Your liposuction doctor will also give you the cost of the procedure and present to you payment options if needed.

Am I A Good Candidate for Water Assisted Liposuction?

As with all medical procedures, a consultation with a local water assisted liposuction doctor will help you find out if you are a good candidate.

To schedule your consultation with one of our water assisted liposuction surgeons just use our Water assisted liposuction surgeon locator.

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