Water Assisted Liposuction
Water-jet assisted liposuction is a very recent new type of liposuction technique and the first of its type in the USA. Doctor’s will use the gentle, quick and effective state-of-the-art “Body-Jet” device, as an alternative to traditional liposuction.
HOW DOES IT WORK?Water-Assisted Liposuction generates no heat when undergoing the procedure. A thin fan-shaped water beam cannula is used. The cannula continuously adds water during the procedure so there is no fluid loss. The water that the cannula adds is helping to loosen and displace the fat cells in the body and then the fat can be sucked out with ease instead of using heavy machine force as with traditional liposuction. Patients soon discover that this procedure which is minimally invasive to be fast, simple and a very good alternative to traditional liposuction.
BENEFITS OF WATER-ASSISTED LIPOSUCTION
- It will not result in your skin appearing abnormal or permanent scars.
- The procedure is minimally invasive
- There is a quick recovery time
- The results are very smooth, positive and effective
- Smaller anesthesia required
- Easily performed while patient is awake
- Faster operating times
WHAT IS THE RECOVERY TIME?
The recovery time of Water-Assisted Liposuction is usually only one week to ten days.
IS THE PROCEDURE PERMANENT?
Fat cells that are eliminated by Body-Jet do not return. Generally, any weight gain after the procedure is dispersed in other places of your body.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR WATER-ASSISTED LIPO??
Typically, the ideal person for water-assistedt liposuction is someone who is in good health and does not weigh greater than 25 pounds for their height. Patients who have stubborn, exercise-immune deposits of fat will have the best outcome.
IS WATER-ASSISTED LIPO THE BEST TYPE OF LIPOSUCTION?
Some patients who have had all kinds of liposuction, say yes it is. However, doctors who perform water-assisted say there is no clear cut winner in which type of liposuction to use whether it be Vaser, Smart Lipo or ultrasound assisted lipo. The results from liposuction really are based on your surgeon's experience with his or her preferred technique.