Semi Invasive Methods of Fat
Reduction(VASER & LaserLipo)
Social Trends in Liposculpture Direct to Consumer Promotion
Reality TV shows and mainstream exposure (Extreme Makeover, Dr. 90210, Nip/Tuck)
Physicians advertising branded procedures Celebrity patients openly discussing procedures
Development of non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures In-office, “lunchtime procedures” are less intimidating Less downtime allows patients to get back to work and family faster
Baby Boomers reaching middle age Recapture youth Stay competitive in the job market
Immediate access to information Google/ web research Educational programming YouTube/ online videos Blogs/ Plastic Surgery Chat Rooms
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Medical Trends in LiposculptureMove towards minimally invasive (small
incisions, less destructive) and non-invasive technologies (no incisions) Minimal or no patient downtime – “lunchtime” procedures Minimal or no post-procedure side effects (pain, bruising,
swelling, etc.) Smaller instrumentation
Expectation for technologies to offer a broader range of applications Small to large volume removal (increasingly obese population) Sculpting as opposed to debulking Improved skin tone/ tightening Cellulite reduction
Growing interest in fat transfer procedures Remove fat from one area of the body and use it to enhance
another area Alternative to fillers in small areas like the face More cost effective in large volume transfer cases (buttocks) More natural results (breast augmentation) Correction of irregularities
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Semi Invasive Methods of Fat Reduction
LiposuctionLaserVASERRadiofrequencyWater Jet
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LiposuctionDujarrier in 1921 : Uterine curette --
AmputationNext 50 Years : Dermolipectomies -- Long
scarsSchrudde in 1972 : Delicate curetteFischer in 1976 : Guided scalpel
(undermining), power blades (mincing) and suction
Kesselring in 1978 : Sharp curette with suction
Illouz in 1977 : Blunt cannula with powerful suction
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Liposuction1- Blunt cannula (6-10mm.)
attached to a high power suction machine
2- Tunnels (no undermining)
3- Deep fat
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Liposuction
MODIFICATIONS & ADVANCESTumescent LiposuctionSyringes and Fine CannulasSuperficial LiposuctionLiposculptureExternal Ultrasound and External Laser Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL)Ultrasonic-Assisted Lipoplasty (UAL)Laser Lipolysis
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Liposuction
Illouz 1983 : Wet technique (hyaluronidase in sterile water for hydrodissection)
Hetter 1984 : Diluted epinephrine(for vasoconstriction. Previously prohibited due to fluothane interaction)
Klein 1987 , Hunstad 1992 : Tumescent large volume 1:1 to 3:1 saline or lactated Ringer’s diluted lidocaine (800-1600mg/L) diluted epinephrine (1ml 1:1000 per litre) diluted sodium bicarbonate (5-10mls 8.4% per litre)
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Advantages of Tumescent Liposuction
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• ADVANTAGES1- Less bleeding2- Local anesthesia3- Easy aspiration
• DISADVANTAGES1- Volume overload2- Lidocaine toxicity (over 60
mg/kg)3- Epinephrine toxicity4- Opened the safety boundaries
Infusion of Tumescent Anaesthesia
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The fatty layer is infused with tumescent fluid.
Laser Lipolysis“LASER”
L lightA amplification S stimulated E emission R radiation
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Laser LipolysisMechanisms of Tissue Interaction
Photothermal
Photomechanical
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Laser LipolysisDressel 1990 : introduced the technique – Nd.:YAGApfelberg 1994 : multicenter study – Nd.:YAGCook 1997 : CO2 laser -- submental lipectomy
(fat vaporization and skin tightening)
Popularised by DEKA with the introduction of the SmartLipo Nd:YAG 1064nmSince then:
Pharon Osyris (980nm Diode) Fotona Nd:YAG (1064nm) Cynosure MPX (1064 and 1320nm blended)
All share same mode of action (photomechanical / photothermal destruction of the adipocytes)
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Laser LipolysisLaser Machine :
Continuous or Quasi Continuous Nd.:YAG Laser (1064 nm.) Train of pulses (100 microsec. Each) and a frequency of 50 Hz Power of 10-30 W
Laser Fiber : 300 - 1000 micron.Cannulas : of various lengths (15 – 30 cm.)
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Laser Lipolysis - Technique
Percutaneous introduction of the cannula and fiber Laser is activated and gentle foreword / backward motion in different levels Location monitored by the aiming beam, skin temperature by the other hand End point --- softening of the area and the total number of joules
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Laser Lipolysis - Aspiration
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• Laser assisted liposuction• Fine cannula (3 - 6 mm.), gentle removal of liquefied
fat
Advantages of Laser LipolysisDestruction of adipocytesHaemostasisInterruption of fibrous bandsCollagen regeneration
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Disadvantages of Laser LipolysisLASER: temperature in fat can rise above the
tissue damage threshold in less than 50 milliseconds; temperatures can reach boiling point within 0.1 seconds.
LASER: induces heat which cannot dissipate easily and has the potential to cause burns.Latest laser systems such as the Cynosure SmartLipo
MPX Reduced risk by accelerometer in the handpiece
LASER: highly operator dependent for anything other than small areas
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VASER LIPOLYSIS
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The VASER® Lipolysis
Uses ultrasound energy delivered via a titanium probe
Fat is selectively fragmented while conserving other tissues like nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue
Proven clinical effectiveness and safety (Over 100,000 procedures performed with an outstanding safety profile)
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How VASER® Lipolipolysis Works
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How VASER® Lipo Works
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VASER - Ultrasound and BubblesCAVITATION the
ultrasound energy causes expansion and contraction of the air bubbles in the tumescent liquid.
The collapse of the bubles produces a thermomechanical disruption of the adipose tissue.
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VASER - Ultrasound Effects
Photomicrographs of fat cells before and after ultrasound show increasing intra-cellular space, but not cell wall disruption
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LINA VALERO M.D.
Fat Cell
Fat Cell
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VASER - Emulsifying FatLoose fat forms and
emulsion with the tumescent fluid through acoustic streaming.
Acoustic streaming around the probe causes powerful mixing of the fat and fluid.
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LASER vs VASERSimilarities:
Both are minimally invasive procedure which can be carried out as a day case.
require tumescent anaesthesiarequire a suction component to the treatmentrequire compression garments post operatively
LASER Advantages:Sub dermal collagen stimulationSuperior haemostasis (claimed!!!)
VASER Advantages:No disruption of the fibrous tissue septaeHigh tissue specificity
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Tissue SelectivityThe VASER® System spares the tissue matrix, removing primarily the fatty component, producing smooth, predictable results.
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Post Aspiration
Note that connective tissue is left intact after adipose tissue has been removed
Post Emulsification
Fat is broken apart and emulsified into the infusion fluid
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Before & After Photos
Before After
Paul Loverme, MD
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Onelio Garcia, MD
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Alberto Di Giuseppe, MD
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George Commons, MD
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George Commons, MD
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Before & After Photos
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Newton Moscoe, MD
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Before & After Photos
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Mokhtar Asaadi, MD
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Before & After Photos
Michael Nagy, MD
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VASER® vs Laser Lipo ResultsIn a recent customer survey, doctors reported the
following VASER Technology benefits: quicker results than Laser fast patient recovery less pain medication required minimal bruising reduced need for re-treatments smooth, predictable results skin tightening increased precision reduced physician fatigue
Numerous clinical studies report high efficacy and safety in a wide array of body contouring applications
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Thank You for Listening!(if you have been!)
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