Selective Removal of Superficial Fat
Next, VASER liposuction allows for removing fat from both the superficial and deep fatty layers. This contrasts with traditional liposuction, limited to fat removal from only the deep layer. Liposuction cannulas can only penetrate the deep fat layer free of pillars called retaining cutaneous ligaments. This ligament compartmentalizes the superficial layer of fat and disallows the free movement of liposuction cannulas. Only with VASER can you reach the superficial layer of fat, allowing for muscle etching.
It is essential to consider that proper liposuction requires the removal of fat uniformly throughout to avoid botched liposuction results such as waviness, lumpiness, or unevenness. Because of this prerequisite, the compartmentalized superficial fat layer cannot be defatted using traditional liposuction cannulas.
Attempts at removing this layer will result in contour irregularities such as divots and concavities. Instead, VASER liposuction uses narrow gauged rods to first melt the fat in both the superficial and deep layers. Once the fat is melted, it can be removed from both the deep and superficial layers. Although the liposuction cannulas are still positioned in the deep layer to siphon the fat, the superficial liquid fat can now be pressed into the deep layer by compression coupling.
Compression coupling describes the use of the non-dominant hand, which is used to press and selectively sculpt muscle highlights in the body. This is how we can achieve abdominal etching and the creation of a four-pack for females and a six-pack for males. Ultimately, VASER liposuction is unique in advanced body sculpting techniques that allow your surgeon to remove the unwanted fat surrounding your muscles to create a toned, athletic appearance.