Body Jet Liposuction Frequently Asked Questions - Serving San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and patients from accross the US

Water-jet assisted liposculpture is a new liposuction technique and the first of its kind in the United States. Using the Body-Jet device, is alternative form of liposuction. Body-Jet 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

Using a gentle, pulsating spray of fluid, water-jet assisted liposuction dislodges fat without the brute force used in traditional lipo procedures. Fat is loosened from connective tissues by the gentle fluid spray and then simultaneously removed. This gentle method results in minimal bruising and tissue trauma, while still achieving excellent body contouring results. Patients find this minimally invasive approach to be quick, and easy fat reduction.

PROCEDURE DETAILS

WHERE IS BODY-JET PERFORMED?
A trained Body-Jet Liposuction physician will perform the procedure in a clean and sterile environment, most likely in a surgery suite, outpatient surgery center or hospital. Depending on your individual case and your doctor’s standards, the procedure could be performed under local anesthesia. Your physician will consult and review your case to decide the best course of action for you.

A Body-Jet procedure can take a shorter amount of time. Depending on your case and how many body areas you are having done, it could be anywhere from one hour to three hours or more. Please discuss with your physician for exact details based on your individual situation.

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. Because Body-Jet Lipo can be a quick procedure with minimal downtime, patients often choose to treat multiple problem areas at one time. Patients can also space out treatments if desire.

HOW DOES BODY-JET WORK?

With Body-Jet Liposuction, the doctor simultaneously introduces gentle pulses of fluid into the body while dislodging and removing fat using a small tube (cannula) inserted through the skin. 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.

Body-Jet Lipo includes three phases:

1.Infiltration --- fluid to numb treatment areas
2.Infiltration/Aspiration-- gentle fluid spray dislodges fat while simultaneously suctioning it out
3.Drying—final aspiration to remove fluid for precise lipo result

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT BODY JET LIPOSUCTION

WHEN CAN I RETURN TO NORMAL ACTIVITY?
Recovery can be 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.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Please talk to your doctor about the exact pricing based on your personal situation. Body-Jet is an affordable alternative form of liposuction.

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.

IS BODY-JET RIGHT FOR ME?
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. If you are looking for a way to shed fat without a lot of downtime, discuss with your doctor to determine if Body-Jet might be right for you.