Vaser Lipo Pre-op Instructions

Once you have made a decision to proceed with VASER Lipo I tend to advise my patients the following pre-op instructions:

4 weeks before surgery

• Start high intensity interval training 3-4 times a week. This will help to burn up any internal fat, which cannot be removed during surgery.
• Try to introduce a gluten-free diet to reduce bloating and also some excess fat.
• Start taking slimming teas such as Jade Fusion every day to help reduce weight further. You will need about 4-6 cups a day.
• Stop smoking as this significantly increases the chances of infection, wound complications and anaesthetic problems.

2 weeks before surgery

• Stop alcohol intake as this will thin your blood and increase blood loss during surgery
• Attend your pre-op assessment with my nurse where you will receive your prescription for your surgery, and be fitted for your compression garments. You will also be risk assessed for deep vein thrombosis and any anaesthetic risks. At this appointment any outstanding balances will need to be settled.

24 hours before surgery

• Pack your day bag for surgery day to include loose fitting clothing of dark colours
• Take your prescribed medications as instructed, so make sure you have collected them from your local pharmacy.
• Drink lots of water - about 3-4 litres of water during the day before surgery to hydrate yourself which will help speed up your recovery
• Have a really good 'cheat meal'!
• Do not eat or drink 8 hours before your surgery time

Who is the ideal patient for VASER Lipo?

I was asked this question by The Good Surgeon Guide on my twitter feed last week, and its a great question.

Contrary to popular belief, VASER Lipo can be used on all sorts of body sizes, though the best results come from those who are NOT that overweight. Clinically obese people (i.e. those with a BMI of over 30 unless extremely muscular) who are looking for a surgical solution to weight loss should see a bariatric surgeon instead, as VASER lipo is not about weight loss but about reshaping your body.

So who is the ideal patient?

Well, from the last 350 patients I have treated, I can say that the ideal patient is male or female, with an age of 38 years old, weighs in at about 75KG and has a BMI of 26.

Before and After VASER to Abs, Flanks and Hips

So as you can see, our VASER patients are generally not overweight but do have trouble spots they want rid of. The split between male (37%) and female patients (64%) is narrowing each year and I suspect in 5 years I will treat as many men as women.

So what sort of areas do patients request to have treated?

Below are my top 5 treatment requests for VASER Lipo:

1. Abdomens & Love Handles 
2. Gynaecomastia (Man Boobs)
3. Saddle bags (Outer thighs)
4. Double chins
5. Upper Arms

The demand for VASER 4D body sculpting is increasing at a dramatic rate and its not surprising as for many its a much more cost effective solution that having all of the above areas treated individually. On top of that, you also get a much more athletic look.

Before and After VASER 4D Sculpt

If you would like to schedule a consultation with Dr Jain, please fill out our enquiry form or call 08000325415.

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Liposuction to the arms

VASER'd fat

VASER Liposelection is a great option for reducing the size of the upper arms without the need for more extensive surgery. The VASER system is very selective at treating fat and reducing damage to surrounding tissues. Clinical studies have shown that VASER causes less blood loss compared to standard liposuction. The image on the left shows the emulsified fat collected from the patient below, showing virtually no blood loss.

For those women who are concerned about the size of their upper arms, we understand that you may choose clothes that hide your arms and that you long to wear sleeveless tops in the summer. You may have only thought that Brachioplasty was necessary which involves a long scar along the length of your upper arm. Well for most sufferers of these 'bingo wings', VASER Lipo is a great treatment choice.

There are only a couple of tiny scars (about 4-5mm across) and you won't feel a thing as the surgery will be performed with some local anaesthetic and mild sedation. Afterwards you will need to wear a compression sleeve on each arm for about 4-6 weeks and we recommend manual lymphatic drainage at least 2-3 times a week during that time to optimise your recovery and outcome.

Then you can enjoy results like these:

before VASER

after VASER

If you would like to find out more about VASER Lipo to your arms, book in to see Dr Jain in Harley St, London or at Riverbanks, Harpenden.

Virtual consultations available

We appreciate that many of our patients don't live near our clinic and that they are keen to make the journey worth while. Well it is now possible to have virtual consultations with Dr Jain where he will explain if a full consult will be necessary. If you have a webcam you will get more out of your consultation, or you could send photos across.

All of this can be done via Skype or our Riverbanks App for iPhone or iPad available from the App Store.

VASER Lipo Reviews - London, UK

Thank you very much for sending these photos, I still cant believe what a fantastic job you've done and words cannot describe how pleased I am with the results.  The service I've received from yourself and your wonderful team has been amazing and made the whole experience worthwhile and it's exceeded all my expectations.  EJ, Northamptonshire

The results are amazing! I found it very difficult to find a place to do the kind of specific surgery I wanted done - and as such I didn't really have high hopes that I would be able to get the kind of outcome I wanted. But credit to Mr Mouallem, he did a fantastic job! Paul, Hemel Hempstead

Ever since I had vaser sweat therapy my sweating had reduced to half the amount. It has remained constant & haven't had any side effects other than  the dark marks left from the incursions . I would recommend the treatment because it has changed my life, I'm more relaxed. KD, SW London

Its been just over a week since I had my procedure and results are already showing, shaping up beautifully, almost no bruising, very very pleasing, as usual your brilliant work, thank you so much. MT, SE London

I too have had vaser lipo at Dr Ravi Jain's Riverbanks Clinic in Harpenden. I am a 38 year old female professional and at present one week post vaser on my arms, thighs and knees....Dr Jain and his team are truly wonderful. They have made me feel welcome, at ease and so thankful to have made the right decision to have had vaser lipo at Riverbanks Clinic. They have gone above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and looked after. I am so excited to see my new arms and legs. Anon, S. London

I would recommend Vaser to anyone who is thinking of it. It really does work. I would also recommend using Riverbanks Clinic. They are very professional, friendly, very reasonably priced and Dr Jain is the most highly qualified Vaser surgeon in the country. JA, SE London

VASER Lipo review at Riverbanks - my experience by Mandy

For as long as I can remember my body has been pear shaped and very out of proportion with my small waist.  After doing some research on liposuction i came across vaser liposuction and it really sounded ideal.  I went on a hunt looking for a good doctor and after meeting with 3 doctors, from the moment I walked in to the Riverbanks Clinic I knew I would be well looked after.  Dr Jain was very realistic and put my mind at ease with the procedure.  I went ahead and had vaser done on both my thighs and flanks.  There was literally no pain at all during the procedure and if I had to describe it, the word I would use is it was weird! It felt as though someone was building something under my skin but it really was not painful in any way.  The results were immediate and I was absolutely over the moon.  I remember walking in to Dr Jains office and saying I literally want the sides of my body taken off to give myself a nice smooth shape, not so pear like - this is exactly what Dr Jain did for me and the results surpassed my expectations by a million. 

Before VASER

After VASER

All my clothes are looking incredible on, I no longer have the dreaded 'muffin top' and I feel absolutely wonderful.  I could never have achieved these results without the help of Dr Jain - no gymming or dieting would have given me what I have now.  I feel even more motivated now to keep my shape and have been gyming very hard.  I am now around 2 months post vaser and the results just keep getting better.  The scarring is minimal and my cellulite has reduced.  I no longer have 'love handles' and I no longer have big thighs.  I would like to thank Dr Jain and his team for really making a dream of mine come true.  The only thing I think I think I did wrong, was not doing more areas!  

Mandy, N. London

10 reasons to choose Riverbanks for your VASER Lipo surgery

1. Dr Ravi Jain is the only UK doctor to hold all 4 levels of training in VASER Lipo
2. The Riverbanks VASER team is the first UK team to visit Colombia for specific training in VASER Aftercare
3. Consultant Anaesthetists will provide you a pain-free procedure using concious sedation
4. Thanks to our VASER 4D Sculpting skills, all of our regular VASER Lipo patients get even better results as we can't help ourselves giving you the best we can!
5. We perform ultrasound scans to help plan your surgery, results and aftercare at no additional cost (in Harpenden only)
6. Your package prices will include 2 sets of compression garments and padded vests when necessary.
7. You can choose to have vaser liposuction treatments at our flagship clinic in Harpenden or in our central London offices too.
8. After your initial consultation with Dr Jain there are no further consultation fees.
9. The Riverbanks team takes pride in providing you with correct medical advice, ethical practice and high standards of care.
10. Our revision rate is one of the lowest in the world.

To book in for an exploratory consultation with VASER expert Dr Ravi Jain in London or Harpenden please call 0158 276 2877 or complete our enquiry form.