Vaser Liposuction with Modest Fat Grafting to the Buttocks in Raleigh, NC*

Liposuction is a very common cosmetic surgery procedure but can be surprisingly difficult to obtain good results. Older patients who have lost skin tone . Liposuction can frequently lead to loosening of the skin and surface irregularities. Additional modalities such as Vaser assisted liposuction can be useful to help with skin tightening however are not always going to give guaranteed good results. This patient desired improvements in her abdominal and back contour. She was generally in good shape and not overweight but wanted to look better in her bathing suits. At the age of 51 and having had children in the past, she has lost some elasticity in her skin. She underwent Vaser assisted liposuction with power assisted liposuction. A small amount of fat was added to the buttock area, just 150 cc per side to fill this out just a little bit. This technique is known as Mid Definition liposuction as it helps to improve contours, not just debulk fat. It differs from High-Definition liposuction in that the liposuction is not overly aggressive which could lead to contour abnormalities. This is a preferred technique in older patients with Somewhat compromised skin elasticity. She was very pleased with her outcome and felt more comfortable and bathing suits as the summer Beach season approached.