Water jet liposuction

WHAT IS WATER – JET ASSISTED LIPOSUCTION :

Water-jet assisted liposuction is a totally new liposuction technique and the first of its kind in the United States and Australia. Using the Body-Jet device, this revolutionary alternative to traditional liposuction is gentle, fast and effective. Using the flow of water to dislodge fat, this technique is unlike any other, providing many advantages:

Gentle procedure
Minimally invasive
Rapid recovery
Excellent results

Using a gentle, pulsating spray of fluid, water-jet assisted liposuction dislodges fat without the brute force used in traditional lipo procedures. Fat is loosened from connective tissues by the gentle fluid spray and then simultaneously removed. This gentle method results in minimal bruising and tissue trauma, while still achieving excellent body contouring results. Patients find this minimally invasive approach to be quick, easy and a great alternative for fat reduction.

Tumescent anasethesia is used (local anaesthetic infiltrated under the skin and in the fat layer), and the procedure is generally performed under light sedation or local anaesthesia only and can be done awake. The procedure is performed at Altona. The procedure usually takes 2-3 hours and patients can  return to work after 5 days for larger procedures and 2-3 days for smaller procedures.

How is it different from Liposuction :

Liposuction involves the use of high pressure suction to remove fat. Unfortunately in the process fibrous tissue, blood vessels and connective tissue are also sucked up and damaged. Water jet assisted liposuction prevents damage to the blood vessels nerves and connective tissue.

1. The recovery time with water jet liposuction is around half to one third that of liposuction. Most people can return to work in 2-5 days and exercise in 2 weeks. With liposuction return to work is around 2-3 weeks and exercise 4-6 weeks.
2. The bruising and swelling are a lot less, and therefore recovery is faster, and the cosmetic result achieved in a shorter time frame.
3. The complication rate is dramatically lower.
4. The Aesthetic result is better as the water jet can be finely tuned to remove very small amounts of fat. This results in smoother results as compared with Liposuction which can often be lumpy.

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Effects

The body can be sculpted to remove unwanted areas of fat. Water jet liposuction can remove large volumes of fat safely. Areas commonly addressed include :

Abdomen, Love Handles, Outer thighs, Inner thighs, Knees ,Buttocks, Neck/Double chin, Arms, Breasts Male and Female (size reduction) and area behind the breast (underarm), Upper arms and back fat.

Side Effects

Minor bruising after the procedure is common. There is usually some pain for 2-4 days after the procedure. Bleeding may occur however this is rare (1-2 per 100,000 operations).  Infection may occur (1-2 per 100,000 operations). Swelling is common after the procedure. In some individuals this  lasts 1-2 weeks and has been known uncommonly to last 2-3 months. There is a small incision for the laser – approx 3mm. Occasionally some lumpiness and uneveness in the fat can occur. Water Jet Liposuction is completely different from normal Liposuction which carries a high risk of bleeding, infection and fluid imbalance, and has had cases of death reported.

Cost : This will depend on the size of the areas and the extent of the fat deposition. These cost are all inclusive except for garment cost and post op medications.