{"id":639842,"date":"2020-08-04T12:21:33","date_gmt":"2020-08-04T16:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/?p=639842&"},"modified":"2020-08-04T12:27:00","modified_gmt":"2020-08-04T16:27:00","slug":"a-vaser-procedure-will-give-you-the-defined-body-youve-always-wanted-with-dr-timothy-katzen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/639842\/a-vaser-procedure-will-give-you-the-defined-body-youve-always-wanted-with-dr-timothy-katzen\/","title":{"rendered":"VASER Liposuction Will Give You The Defined Body You’ve Always Wanted With Dr. Timothy Katzen"},"content":{"rendered":"

Award-winning and board-certified plastic surgeon\u00a0Dr. J. Timothy Katzen<\/strong><\/a> is proud to offer a comprehensive range of aesthetic procedures to women and men at his esteemed facilities in Beverly Hills, CA and Las Vegas, NV. Having been featured on a number of television programs, such as TLC's The Real Skinny and Discovery Health's The Incredible Shrinking Woman, he has gained recognition for his advanced after weight loss surgery techniques. His practice, J. Timothy Katzen, Body by Katzen<\/a><\/strong>, is open in Beverly Hills, California.<\/p>\n

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HB: What is VASER liposuction?<\/h3>\n
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VASER Ultra High Definition Abdominal Liposuction (VUHDAL) is a relatively new plastic surgery procedure.\u00a0 VASER is an acronym and stands for Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance.\u00a0 The VASER uses ultrasound energy to shatter and melt fat cells permanently.\u00a0 During VUHDAL, abdominal fat is melted, and the two rectus abdominis (six-pack) muscles are exposed.\u00a0 Vertical and horizontal abdominal muscle contour lines are delineated and accentuated with the VASER.\u00a0 During your private consultation with Dr. Katzen, you and he will discuss your wishes and thoroughly review your health history. \u00a0 Usually, depending on your overall health and anatomy, your dreams can be achieved.<\/p>\n

Over the years, many men and women have presented to Dr. Katzen seeking a flatter abdomen.\u00a0 Most men want a flat belly with a highly visible six-pack.\u00a0 However, women are complicated.\u00a0 Some women want a slim, flat feminine tummy, whereas some women want the single, vertical midline line (linea alba).\u00a0 Some women wish to see the three vertical lines (linea alba and semi-lunaris). In contrast, other women want the three vertical lines and the horizontal lines (transverse inscriptions) to show off their Amazonian six-pack!\u00a0 During your initial plastic surgery consultation, it will be essential to discuss with Dr. Katzen what type of abdomen you desire.<\/p>\n

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HB: How does the treatment work?<\/h3>\n
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VUHDAL is performed under general anesthesia with a board-certified medical doctor -- an anesthesiologist.\u00a0 Once you are completely asleep, your abdomen is prepped with an antiseptic and sterilely draped.\u00a0 VUHDAL is a three-step procedure: injection of tumescent fluid, application of the VASER, and liposuction.\u00a0 The proposed incisions are anesthetized with a local anesthetic.\u00a0 There are three incisions for the VUHDAL.\u00a0 Two incisions are hidden under the bikini line, and one incision is placed in the belly button.\u00a0 All incisions are about the size of a pencil eraser. \u00a0 A solution of numbing medication (lidocaine) is combined with medication to minimize bleeding (epinephrine). This solution is called a tumescent solution and is injected throughout the abdomen.<\/p>\n

The tumescent solution creates the perfect aquatic medium for the VASER.\u00a0 Next, skin ports are placed to prevent thermal and friction burns from the VASER probe.\u00a0 The VASER probe is inserted through the port sites.\u00a0 The VASER is turned on and applied throughout the abdomen.<\/p>\n

Contrary to traditional liposuction, the VASER is unique in that the VASER melts fat and heats the undersurface of the skin.\u00a0 There are three layers to the abdomen: the upper layer under the skin (deep dermis), the middle layer of fat and connective tissue, and the deep layer of fascia, which covers the muscle. When the VASER touches the upper layer or undersurface of the skin, it is heated and forced to contract.\u00a0 When the VASER touches fat, the fat cells' walls are shattered, and the fat is melted.\u00a0 When the VASER, reaches the muscle fascia, the fat around the muscle is carefully sculpted and permanently dissolved.\u00a0 The VASER is preferentially applied to areas that need more fat removed, or lines accentuated.<\/p>\n

Once the VASER is passed through all the tissue planes, the VASER probe is removed. A liposuction cannula is inserted.\u00a0 A liposuction cannula is similar to a stainless steel surgical straw.\u00a0 The liposuction cannula is passed through these tissue planes, and the melted VASER is permanently removed.\u00a0 Smaller liposuction cannulas are used to target other pockets of fat throughout the abdomen.\u00a0 The liposuction cannulae and skin ports are removed. Usually, the liposuction port sites are closed with sutures.\u00a0 You are wiped clean and dry and placed in a garment.<\/p>\n

VUHDAL takes about two to three hours to complete.\u00a0 You are expected to wear your garment for six weeks.\u00a0 After six weeks, if you continue to have swelling, you should continue to wear your garment.<\/p>\n

Most common questions about VUHDL:<\/strong><\/p>\n