This are is the most requested area of treatment and most commonly performed.
The full abdomen with love handles is the most popular male lipo-reduction treatment. Male fat usually respond less well than females fat to Smartlipo and for nearly all men VASER is a superior treatment option

VASER® and Smartlipo® are not treatments for obesity.

Assessment;

 Medical fitness
 Where is the fat ?
 What is the quality of the skin like?

Before embarking and after establishing medical suitability the position of the fat is essential.
If the fat is intra-abdominal i.e. within the abdominal cavity, below the muscles and around the organs it will not be suitable for any cosmetic treatment

We would recommend  6- 12 weeks of changing your eating habits sensibly by following the principles of the GI Diet- please ask for a sheet. Intra-abdominal fat is associated with heart disease and diabetes so should be taken seriously. Dr Bea Brookes can advice on the principles of the GI diet.

If the muscle is lax and protrudes, you will need exercise.

If the fat is in front of the muscle then you may be suitable for a minimally invasive cosmetic treatment

Upper Abdominal fat  reduction

The area above the umbilicus and below the rib cage is often much denser and can look dimply with cellulite. If you have more than two fists full of fat here we would recommend VASER lipo-selection with suction. The area under the rib cage can be sculpted to give a defined look in patient with localized fatty deposits.

Lower abdomen fat reduction

The fat here is often softer and responds more readily to treatment. Fat volume of less than 2 fists full can be treated with Smartlipo with suction or with VASER. With both procedures the fat is sucked out. It is likely more patients are suitable for VASER than Smartlipo. If you are already slim and the area is small and well defined the laser may be a better option with less down time

Full abdomen

Providing there is about  750mls- 1.5 litres of fat maximum for aspiration,  quite a moderate sized are of fat can be removed in one sitting. Normally for men and women  treating the full abdomen is recommended, so as to not create a shelf of fat between the two halves

Incisions

 2-4 small incisions  ( a few millimetres) at the outer edge of the fat and maybe one in the pubic area are made

Skin Elasticity

Lax skin is seen after weight loss and may be crepy or have obvious stretch marks
One of the special features of VASER is the skin restriction that occurs after the fat is evacuated. Even if there is moderate stretch marking with small overhangs (less than 5 cm) the skin may restrict quite well and in some cases full reduce. It is essential to wear the garment continually and for unto 12 weeks if there is skin laxity as the garment is a fundamental part of supporting the skin to allow retraction after VASER. Skin retraction is superior with VASER than Smartlipo and this is based on direct observation by Dr Bea Brookes.

If there is little fat and only some loose skin , ACCENT RF may be the best treatment if you do not wish to have surgery.

What can go wrong with lipo-reduction

VASER is a safe procedure but some problems occur commonly. In 2 % of cases pts have a seroma i.e collection of fatty fluid, in the abdomen this is most likely to occur around the belly button ( umbilicus). Bruising is usual but with VASER can be remarkably little.

How long does it take?

A full abdomen takes about 60- 75 minutes from the point of starting

edure for a single are is usually under one hour form the time you go into theatre.

This area can be treated alone or on some cases with the abdomen. – providing it is safe to do so in one sitting. Men in particular are prone to gaining weight here.
This are can stick out over the tops of trousers and skirts and give an unflattering silhouette that looks bulky

If this area is very prone to gaining weight in particular  you may benefit from  being on the GI diet for 6- 12 weeks, depending on your proportions.
The diet can be started before and continued after the procedure

Please read the section on the abdomen.

Vaser is a superior treatment here to Smartlipo in most patients as the tissue can be quite fibrous. The VASER probes have different concentrations of ultrasonic energy and can fragment fatty tissue more rapidly and easily here.

The procedure is usually carried out on your side, but if the fat is further towards the back, you may be asked to lie prone (on your tummy). One or two small inciosn on each side are needed.

Each side takes about 30 -40 minutes.

This is not the individual work of Dr Bea Brookes but are typical examples of results obtained. Most of these patients shown are from the USA.

Some of these procedures may have need a general anaesthetic and been performed in more than one sitting.

If you want to find out more about Viridian's Ultrasonic Liposuction® treatments or book an advanced consultation then call or email us to arrange an appointment.

Ultrasonic Liposuction® consultancies can take place in our Guildford & Windsors centres whilst the treatment itself will happen our fully HCC registered clinic in Hayward's Heath and so are ideally placed for patients in London, Surrey, Kent, Hampshire, Sussex & Berkshire.