Frequently
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Q: What Is Body-Jet Water-Jet Assisted Liposuction?
Water-jet assisted liposuction is a totally new liposuction technique and the first of its kind in the United States. The Body-Jet device is a revolutionary alternative to traditional liposuction and 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
Q: How Does Body-Jet Water-Assisted Liposuction Work?
With Body-Jet liposuction, the doctor simultaneously introduces gentle pulses of fluid into the body while dislodging and removing fat using a cannula.
In essence the Body-Jet is designed to aid the physician in loosening fat using a unique pulsating fluid spray which separates it from other tissue effectively and with minimal trauma.
Body-Jet also removes fluids from the patient as quickly as the fluids are introduced. Because less fluid is in the patient at any given time, minimal discomfort and a faster and potentially more accurate procedure is possible.
In essence the Body-Jet is designed to aid the physician in loosening fat using a unique pulsating fluid spray which separates it from other tissue effectively and with minimal trauma.
Body-Jet also removes fluids from the patient as quickly as the fluids are introduced. Because less fluid is in the patient at any given time, minimal discomfort and a faster and potentially more accurate procedure is possible.
Q: What are the benefits of Body-Jet?
Body-Jet Liposuction sculpts the body’s shape with minimal downtime and discomfort. Often this procedure may be performed under local anesthesia* and most patients are back to work and resume normal activity in just days. The gentle method of the Body-Jet liposuction provides accurate results with minimal bruising. *Varies based on individual doctor treatment protocols and individual case requirements
Q: Who is the ideal patient for Body-Jet?
In general, the ideal candidate for Body-Jet liposuction is in good health and not more than 25 pounds overweight. Those with localized, exercise-resistant fat deposits will obtain the best results.
Q: What areas can be treated with Body-Jet?
Almost any area of the body with excessive fat deposits may be treated. The most frequently treated areas are the abdomen, hips, thighs, knees, arms and beneath the chin.
Q: How is the Body-Jet different from traditional liposuction?
Body-Jet Liposuction delivers pulses of saline fluids to gently dislodge fat for removal. This novel approach eliminates the need for the forceful movement of a suction cannula which is necessary with traditional liposuction.
Traditional liposuction also requires a lengthy pre-infiltration phase where large quantities of tumescent fluid (a saline/adrenaline/lidocaine mixture) are introduced into the body. While Body-Jet uses these same fluids, less of the medications are typically needed during the procedure. These medications are used by the doctor to reduce discomfort and to manage bleeding.
With Body-Jet, the quantity of fluid maintained at any given time within the body is greatly reduced, allowing the physician to accomplish a better anatomical assessment with an improved means for accurately removing fat during the procedure.
This new approach using the Body-Jet often can yield a superior cosmetic result. Body-Jet liposuction is frequently performed in less time than traditional liposuction and patients experience less bruising due to the gentle water spray technique.
Traditional liposuction also requires a lengthy pre-infiltration phase where large quantities of tumescent fluid (a saline/adrenaline/lidocaine mixture) are introduced into the body. While Body-Jet uses these same fluids, less of the medications are typically needed during the procedure. These medications are used by the doctor to reduce discomfort and to manage bleeding.
With Body-Jet, the quantity of fluid maintained at any given time within the body is greatly reduced, allowing the physician to accomplish a better anatomical assessment with an improved means for accurately removing fat during the procedure.
This new approach using the Body-Jet often can yield a superior cosmetic result. Body-Jet liposuction is frequently performed in less time than traditional liposuction and patients experience less bruising due to the gentle water spray technique.
Q: When can patients return to normal activity?
Recovery is usually easy and quick with Body-Jet liposuction. In fact, many report being almost pain-free after just a few days and are thrilled with how quickly they are able to return to normal activity, including exercise.
Q: Is the procedure permanent?
Fat cells that are removed by Body-Jet do not grow back. Typically, any post procedure weight gain is distributed elsewhere on the body.