Evaluation of the safety of VASER<sup>TM</sup> in liposuction surgery to improve body contour

MASSIGNAN, FELIPE

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Original Article • Rev. Bras. Cir. Plást. 34 (4) • Oct-Dec 2019 • https://doi.org/10.5935/2177-1235.2019RBCP0225 copy

Evaluation of the safety of VASER^TM in liposuction surgery to improve body contour

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ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Liposuction has been improved continuously since it was first introduced. The third-generation ultrasound technology VASERTM (Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance) facilitates liposuction, providing improved safety and satisfactory results, especially in the search for greater definition and superficial liposuction.

Methods:

From 2015 to 2017, 76 patients underwent liposuction to improve their body contour at the Santa Monica Hospital Center in Erechim, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The results, complications, and the safety of VASERTM were evaluated.

Results:

The routine use of VASERTM improves body contour. The emulsification generated by the device, along with liposuction, resulted in greater definition and revelation of the anatomical landmarks.

Conclusion:

Liposuction associated with VASERTM allows plastic surgeons to refine the results better while ensuring patient safety is maintained.

Keywords:
Tissue; Lipodystrophy; Postoperative complications; Subcutaneous fat; Patient safety; Body contour

Procedure performed	Number of Patients
Liposuction in the abdominal region, flanks, and dorsum.	31
Liposuction in the abdominal region and dorsum with the placement of breast implants.	20
Liposuction in the abdominal region, flanks, and dorsum with mastopexy.	8
Liposuction in the abdominal region and mastopexy with the placement of implants.	5
Liposuction in the abdominal region, flanks, and dorsum with mastopexy and placement of implants.	3
Liposuction in the abdominal region with the placement of breast implants.	3
Liposuction in the lateral face of the thigh with the placement of breast implants.	2
Liposuction in the abdominal region.	1
Liposuction of the abdominal region, flanks, and dorsum with correction of gynecomastia.	2
Liposuction of the lateral face of the thighs.	1

Perioperative complications (0-48 h)	Postoperative complications in recent (1-7 days)	Complications in the late postoperative period (1 week-3 months)
Skin necrosis	Cellulite	Seroma
Injury due to the cannula, portal or endpoint	Paresthesia, transient or permanent alteration in sensitivity	Prolonged Edema
Anesthetic Complications	Hyperpigmentation Hypopigmentation	Fibrosis

Density	Volume	Probe	Model	Frequency
Smooth	Medium/Large	3.7 mm (3 grooves)	Continuous	70-80
Smooth	Small	2.9 mm (3 grooves) or 3.7 mm (2 grooves)	Pulsed or continuous	70-80
Slightly fibrous	Medium/Large	3.7 mm (2 grooves)	Continuous	80-90
Slightly fibrous	Small	2.9 mm (3 grooves) or 3.7 mm (1 grooves)	Continuous	80-90
Very fibrous	Medium/Large	3.7 mm (2 grooves) or 3.7 mm (1 groove)	Continuous	80-90
Very fibrous	Small	2.9 mm (3 grooves)	Continuous	80-90

Complications	Number of patients	%
Prolonged edema	1	1.31
Thermal injury in insertion portal	1	1.31
Hyperpigmentation	2	2.67
Epidermal lesion	1	1.31
Cellulite	0	0.00
Anesthetic complications	0	0.00
Fibrosis	0	0.00
Changes in sensitivity	0	0.00
Seroma	0	0.00
Total	5	6.57

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Evaluation of the safety of VASERTM in liposuction surgery to improve body contour

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Methods:

Results:

Conclusion:

Evaluation of the safety of VASER^TM in liposuction surgery to improve body contour