VASER is the latest innovation in fat removal technology. Developed in the 1990s by Sound Surgical Technologies, it was launched in 2001 and has become a resounding success.

What makes VASER different from liposuction?

Unlike liposuction, which is a serious and major surgical procedure, the VASER process is minimally invasive, and leaves you ready to resume normal life almost as soon as you leave the clinic. Pain during the procedure can be managed with over-the-counter drugs, and aftercare is simple and minimal.

The process that allows VASER to provide phenomenally swift recovery also lets it sculpt fine and delicate areas such as the face and neck. This was completely unheard of in liposuction, which often left "wavy" or "dented" patterns in the skin in addition to the normal scars - a completely unwanted side effect. The VASER probe, on the other hand, is like a sculptor's chisel, which delicately reduces and shapes fat deposits all over the body. Whether you are dealing with a twenty-pound beer belly or a blink-and-you-miss double chin, you are bound to end up with the enviable figure you have always wanted.

So, what is VASER and how does it work?

VASER stands for Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance - basically meaning that sound waves gain in energy, enabling them to penetrate through surfaces. VASER sounds a lot like laser, but laser uses light waves whereas VASER uses sound.

The ultrasound probe used in VASER can emulsify fat, breaking it into tiny little bubbles that stay suspended in the body's fluids. Yes, the end product is exactly like what you get if you shake a mixture of oil and water with some soap. This is gently suctioned out of the body through a small incision, leaving practically no visible wounds at all. The VASER probe is so gentle that it leaves the non-fatty tissues of the body completely intact. This means negligible damage to blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue, and negligible pain, bruising or discomfort as a consequence.

Being fat can be a serious deterrent to someone's social life, even if the person is otherwise healthy. Sadly, very few people realize that some fatty deposits are immune to diet, exercise and other methods of weight loss. Earlier, the only option to get rid of these deposits was a high-risk surgery that left patients flat on their backs for two weeks.

With VASER technology, the risks of fat removal have been drastically reduced. Ultrasound is a proven safe technology, otherwise it would not be used to scan pregnant ladies, clean teeth, heal bone spurs and sterilize equipment. With the precision that Sound Surgical Technologies has introduced, it can now also be used to remove fat deposits on all areas of the body without harming areas very close to it.

This means that you can tighten up your neckline and jawline, taking decades off your appearance without affecting your pleasantly rounded cheeks. Or, you can remove excess fat from your upper back, hips and thighs without hurting the womanly curves you already possess.

If you are tired of dieting and working out to no avail, give VASER a chance. Within days, you will feel the difference it makes.