You can be fit and at a relatively stable weight while still having stubborn areas of fat around your abdomen, waist, flanks, back or thighs. Some areas may also feel firmer or denser because of the connective tissue within your subcutaneous fat. “Fibrous fat” is a cosmetic term often used to describe denser fat that… Read more… Treating Fibrous Fat with VASER: Why Athletic and Diet-Resistant Areas Differ
If you have a stubborn pocket of fat that does not respond to diet and exercise, you may consider treatments such as VASER or CoolSculpting. VASER liposuction physically removes fat through surgery, while CoolSculpting uses controlled cooling to reduce selected fat cells without surgery. Your choice can depend on how much fat reduction you want,… Read more… VASER vs CoolSculpting: Which Is Better for Stubborn Fat?
Your VASER liposuction may sometimes be performed under local anaesthetic, allowing you to stay awake while your treatment area is numbed. You may also receive sedation to help you feel relaxed. The aim of local anaesthetic is to control surgical pain, although you may still notice pressure, movement or vibration. Your surgeon will decide whether… Read more… VASER Liposuction Under Local Anaesthetic: What Does Awake Treatment Feel Like?
If you’re wondering when you can return to the gym after VASER liposuction, there isn’t one fixed date that applies to everyone. General liposuction literature suggests that most patients return to regular activities in around 3 to 4 weeks, but that does not mean you are automatically ready for running, heavy weights or HIIT. Your… Read more… When Can You Return to the Gym After VASER Liposuction?
If you are planning VASER liposuction, you may want to know what your recovery will feel like after the procedure. Your swelling, bruising and comfort can change over the first few weeks, and you may gradually return to work, exercise and your normal routine. Your recovery will depend on the areas treated, how much fat… Read more… Week-by-Week Recovery After VASER Liposuction: Swelling, Bruising and Compression
If you’ve recently had VASER liposuction, you may be wondering whether a new soft or swollen area is simply part of healing or could be a seroma. Swelling is common after liposuction, but a seroma is a more localised pocket of fluid that can develop beneath your skin as your tissues heal. If you notice… Read more… Fluid Build-Up After VASER Liposuction: Seromas, Care and Warning Signs
If you’re considering VASER liposuction, you may also be wondering whether the fat removed can be used to add volume somewhere else. In suitable cases, VASER liposuction can be combined with fat transfer, allowing your surgeon to reduce localised fullness in one area and use some of the harvested fat to enhance another. Not all… Read more… Combining VASER Liposuction with Fat Transfer: What Is Possible?
If you’ve recently had VASER liposuction, you may be wondering whether lymphatic drainage can help your swelling settle more quickly. Some swelling is expected while your tissues heal, and your surgeon may recommend manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) to help with temporary fluid build-up, tightness or discomfort. MLD may make recovery feel more comfortable for some… Read more… Lymphatic Drainage After VASER Liposuction: Does It Help Swelling Settle Faster?
If you are considering VASER liposuction for your midsection, you may notice that your abdomen and flanks affect the same overall waist shape. Treating these areas together can sometimes help you achieve a smoother transition from your abdomen around your waist and towards your back. VASER uses ultrasound-assisted liposuction to target selected subcutaneous fat, the… Read more… VASER Abdomen and Flanks Together: Planning a Combined Midsection Treatment
Your skin can change during perimenopause and menopause, and you may notice more dryness, thinning, reduced elasticity and fine lines. Your expression lines may also become more visible as your skin loses some of its ability to bounce back. Your expression lines are still influenced by facial muscle movement during and after menopause, while changes… Read more… Anti-Wrinkle Injections During Perimenopause and Menopause: What Still Softens Expression Lines
