What is Liposuction or Vaser lipo or liposelection or Smartlipo in Singapore

It is really confusing with so many surgical procedures like smart lipo, vaser lipo, vaser liposelection, liposuction So what does each do and how much does it cost to do that in Singapore.


The purpose of this article is to tell you what your doctor did not tell you about such procedures



Who needs these procedures? Do you need them?



First, Surgical procedures like this is NOT alternatively to weight loss. Surgical procedures help to localise the area you like to reduce but it will result in overall weight loss.



If overall weight is your problem, you should adopt a overall weight management procedures rather than go thru surgical methods.



I have seen patient who went thru such procedures and as a result looks "unproportional". Her tummy is slim but her arm, thigh and other area still looks big.



What are the side effect?



1) Side effect varies, Scars, bruises, and swelling may be apparent following surgery. Post- liposuction swelling and lumpiness may not disappear completely until several months have passed.



2) Discomfort is also a key complaint, reason being you need to wear the compression garment the longest time to help in your recovery.



3) Scars. There will be "mild scar" on your body after this surgical procedures.



Depending on the area where these surgical procedures are performed. For example, if you are doing your tummy, it will have it be one scar below the navel and two scars below your bikini line. If you are doing on your arm, you will have it on your elbow and below your armpit.

The name game, Liposuction, Liposelection, Liposculpture, smartlipo?

Liposuction generally means removal of fat using a suction system. It is a generic term. With the advance in technology today, there are many "method" to achieve liposuction like liposelection, smartlipo and other traditional methods. I will not go into detail of the traditional methods. Following are more common methods of liposuction today.



Liposelection is the term used by Sound Surgical, the company that makes the Vaser. Vaser stands for Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance. In this method, Ultrasound is used to emulsify the fat prior to aspirating it. In layman term, it means soundwaves are used to break up fat before removal of it. Liposelection is normally used for larger area like the tummy, arm, thigh etc.

Liposculpture which is also Liposelection. It is the technique of performing more superficial liposuction to better define muscles under the skin. This method is performed to get your six-pack or more refined muscle. Liposelection is just a marketing term for a more refined Liposelection.

Smartlipo - Unlike Liposelection, Smartlipo used LASER to breakdown the fats. Smartlipo is normally used for smaller area like the chin. Smartlipo has shorter recovery time compared to Liposelection.

"POPULAR" clinics for Liposuction


Take note, I use the term "POPULAR" to describe these clinics. Whether they are effective or not I do not wish to comment. Prices offer by these clinics are also "value for money".



Aramis-B

TLC Clinic

Neuglow

Leslie Kuek

Price / Cost of Liposuction in Singapore



With references to the above clinics, the prices varies. Estimated for an area is between SGD3-5K. This is considered relatively "cheap" compared to the more popular plastic surgeon out there. "POPULAR" clinics for Liposuction



Take note, I use the term "POPULAR" to describe these clinics. Whether they are effective or not I do not wish to comment. Prices offer by these clinics are also "value for money".



Aramis-B

TLC Clinic

Neuglow

Leslie Kuek

Price / Cost of Liposuction in Singapore



With references to the above clinics, the prices varies. Estimated for an area is between SGD3-5K. This is considered relatively "cheap" compared to the more popular plastic surgeon out there.