Female, thirties, two stage procedure of the saddlebags and muffin tops. Dr Bea Brookes 2009

Male 40s
2 stage VASER procedure to chest and abdomen then to love handles
Approx 2 litres of fat removed

Female in fifties - VASER to full abdomen by Dr Bea Brookes. One session 1.3 litres removed. After pictures at six months patient dropped 1.6 dress sizes
Patient also had saddlebag Vaser procedure in a separate session

Vaser to full abdomen by Dr Bea Brookes. This lady had an overhang of the lower abdomen which lifted. Note how the navel is more visible after the upper abdomen has been de-bulked.

Before and after saddlebags with Vaser.
6 weeks later after one treatment by Dr Bea Brookes.

Before and after vaser to lower abdomen only. The patient had had a caesarian section scar with an slight overhang of fat, which disappeared six weeks later.

By Dr Bea Brookes

Before and after Vaser to abdomen, female, fifties (the patient also had some Accent RF treatment

By Dr Bea Brookes

Saddlebags, Vaser by Dr Bea Brookes

This are is the most requested are for treatment and most commonly performed.
VASER® and Smartlipo® are not treatments for obesity.

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

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Assessment;

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

Before embarking on treatment 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 six to twelve 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 advise 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 fistfuls 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 patients with localised fatty deposits.

Lower abdomen fat reduction

The fat here is often softer and responds more readily to treatment. Fat volume of less than two fistfuls 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

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

Skin Elasticity

Lax skin is seen after childbirth or weight loss and may be crepey 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 fully reduce. It is essential to wear the garment continually and for up to twelve 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.