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Surgical instruments that vibrate at frequencies above 20,000 Hz are commonly referred to as ultrasonic surgical devices. In practice, most of these surgical instruments oscillate or vibrate between 20 and 60 kHz. The vibration amplification of sound energy at resonance (VASER®) device represents a third-generation ultrasound device for assisted lipoplasty, employing probes that oscillate 36,000 times per second. VASER® technology allows safe and efficient emulsification of fat in all subcutaneous layers, including the superficial subdermal layer. The unique characteristics of the VASER® technology and instrumentation facilitate the delicate work that is required during high-definition body sculpting. Correct application of VASER® enables smooth, even results and optimizes postoperative skin retraction. VASER® is also an excellent tool to facilitate fat harvesting and grafting during the body contouring procedure.
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Hoyos, A.E., Prendergast, P.M. (2014). VASER Technology for Ultrasound-Assisted Lipoplasty. In: High Definition Body Sculpting. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-54891-8_6
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