Dr. Algie LaBrasca earned his doctorate in osteopathic medicine from Touro University College in Mare Island, Vallejo, California. He completed his general surgery residency at Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania. He undertook his plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship at the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit. He also received training at the Detroit Medical Center and Botsford Hospital. LaBrasca specializes in cosmetics and reconstructive surgery, which includes breast augmentation, reconstruction, lifts, and reduction, as well as arm lifts, liposuction, thigh lifts, tummy tucks, brow lifts, ear surgery, eyelid surgery, facelifts and nose surgery. He is certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery through the American Osteopathic Board of surgery. In 2009, LaBrasca was appointed to the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and the Jefferson County Medical Society.
He describes VASER as a liposuction type that involves ultrasound technology or high energy waves to soften body fat. VASER is an acronym for vibration amplification of sound energy at resonance.
The procedure entails the conversion of the excess body fat into liquid form, allowing the surgeon to then suck it out gently. The majority of patients prefer VASER liposuction for getting rid of extra body fat as the process does not harm any other body cells or tissues. The procedure is less harmful as only the fat cells that are dislocated, leaving all other body parts — including the connective tissues, blood vessels, and nerves — entirely untouched.
Although a number of different procedures can be used to get rid of excess body fat, VASER liposuction is a common method that both patients and surgeons embrace because the process entails a faster recovery time and is significantly gentler than others. Before VASER Liposuction begins, a saline mixture containing anesthetics is injected around the area where the procedure is to be undertaken. Then VASER ultrasonic probes are inserted into the fat cells, and high-frequency vibrations are used to break them down while avoiding damaging other nearby body cells. Doctors then use a cannula to drain away the liquid mixture of anesthetic and saline solution as well as the fat cells. Some anesthetic remains in the tissues to help ease the patient’s pain after the process has been completed.
After VASER liposuction, patients can get back to their normal daily routine as the procedure allows for a quick recovery process.
Common side effects include pinkness around the surgical area with a warm feeling that may last for a couple of hours. Other possible side effects are:
- Increased urination
- Changes in your bowel movement, which may be temporary.
- A small amount of bruising and swelling
LaBrasca advises patients to adhere to healthy lifestyles after the VASER liposuction process to avoid more weight gain.
In summary, VASER liposuction is the best way to get rid of fat, especially stubborn fat, in a less painful manner.
LaBrasca runs and manages Laurel Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery. Patients can book a session with him and also access consultancy services on his website drlabrasca.com.
