What Is VASER Liposuction?

You eat well, stay active, and still can’t get rid of the fullness around your stomach, hips, or thighs. Stubborn fat pockets like these can be frustrating, especially when the rest of your body responds to your efforts. 

VASER liposuction uses ultrasound energy to break up fat before it’s gently removed. This allows for more precise shaping than traditional methods, and many patients have less bruising and swelling afterward. 

At LaBrasca Plastic Surgery in DuBois, PA, Dr. Algie LaBrasca uses VASER lipo to help patients target areas that won’t change on their own. Call today to discover more and book a consultation. 

Why some fat pockets resist diet and exercise 

Losing weight shrinks fat cells throughout the body, but it doesn’t always change where your body tends to store fat. Several factors make certain fat pockets especially hard to lose:   

• Genetics: Your family history plays a big role in where your body stores fat, such as the belly, hips, or thighs.  
• Hormones: Changes in hormone levels, especially after pregnancy or with age, can lead to more fat around the midsection.  
• Age: Metabolism naturally slows over time, making it easier to gain weight in certain spots.  
• Fat cell concentration: Some areas simply have more fat cells, so they hold onto excess fat even when you’re close to your ideal weight. 

Because you can’t choose where your body burns fat first, targeted treatments such as VASER liposuction are often the most effective way to reshape these areas. 

What is VASER lipo? 

Patients often ask, “What is VASER lipo?” when comparing liposuction options. Before fat is removed, a small probe delivers ultrasound energy that liquefies fat cells while leaving nearby blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue mostly undisturbed. 

Since the fat is already broken up, it can be removed with less force. That gives Dr. LaBrasca more control when sculpting around muscle lines, such as the abs or flanks. As a body contouring treatment, VASER works well for patients who want definition rather than just volume reduction. The heat from the ultrasound may also encourage mild skin tightening in the treated area. 

How VASER treatment works at our practice 

It all starts with a consultation where Dr. LaBrasca looks closely at the areas that bother you and talks about the shape you’re hoping for. VASER liposuction is performed as an outpatient procedure using general anesthesia and usually takes 1 – 3 hours, depending on how many areas are treated. A tumescent solution is first applied to numb the area and reduce bleeding, then the ultrasound probe is used to loosen excess fat before it’s suctioned out through small incisions. These incisions are tiny, so scarring is usually minimal. 

Afterward, you’ll rest in our recovery area before going home. A compression garment helps control swelling during the first few weeks, and many people are back at work within about a week. Exercise can usually resume after 4 – 6 weeks. Results become clearer over several months as swelling goes down. Many patients in the Pittsburgh area choose this body contouring treatment for the abdomen, flanks, back, and thighs. 

Schedule your VASER consultation 

If you have questions such as, “What is VASER lipo?” or “Am I a good candidate?” we’re happy to help. At LaBrasca Plastic Surgery in DuBois, PA, Dr. Algie LaBrasca offers VASER liposuction to Pittsburgh-area patients. If stubborn excess fat is keeping you from the shape you want, this body contouring treatment may help. Call today to book your visit in DuBois, PA.