Clinical Studies

Articles and Abstracts: A Proven Technology

The effectiveness of the VASER Lipo® System and ultrasound technology has been documented in published articles in a variety of peer-reviewed journals. Here's a sample of those articles:

2012


Nagy M.W., Vanek P.F.  “A Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized, Single-Blind, Controlled Clinical Trial Comparing VASER-Assisted Lipoplasty and Suction-Assisted Lipoplasty,” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2012;  129(4):681e-689e.

Schafer, M.E., Hicok K. "Viability of Harvesting Stem Cells from Adipose Tissue using an Ultrasonically Assisted Method," Abstract presented at the 38th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, March 2012.

2011

Schafer, M.E. "Fat Viability Assessment with Third Generation Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction," Abstract presented at the International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science Annual Meeting, November 2011.

Di Guiseppe A., Commons G."Face and Neck Remodeling with Ultrasound-Assisted Lipoplasty (VASER)," Aesthetic Medicine, Editors P.M. Prendergast and M.A. Shiffman, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany, 2011, p. 357-369.

Prendergast P.M. "Body Contouring with Ultrasound-Assisted Lipoplasty (VASER)," Aesthetic Medicine, Editors P.M. Prendergast and M.A. Shiffman, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany, 2011, p. 465-508.

2010

Fisher, C., McAtee, J., Marra, K.G., Rubin, J.P. "Human Fat Graft Harvested by Suction Assisted Liposuction is Comparable to Filtered Human Fat Harvested by Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction," Abstract presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, October 2010.

Prendergast P.M. "Liposculpture of the Abdomen in an Office-Based Practice," Body Contouring: Art, Science, and Clinical Practice, Editors M.A. Shiffman and A. Di Giuseppe, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany, 2010, p. 219-237.

De Souza Pinto E.B., Frizzera Delboni P.S. "Brachioplasty Technique with Molds Combined to VASER Assisted Lipomyosculpture," Body Contouring: Art, Science, and Clinical Practice, Editors M.A. Shiffman and A. Di Giuseppe, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany, 2010, p. 313-320.

Di Giuseppe A. "Face and Neck Remodeling with Ultrasound-Assisted Lipoplasty (VASER)," Body Contouring: Art, Science, and Clinical Practice, Editors M.A. Shiffman and A. Di Giuseppe, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany, 2010, p. 405-418.

Hoyos A. "High Definition Liposculpting," Body Contouring: Art, Science, and Clinical Practice, Editors M.A. Shiffman and A. Di Giuseppe, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany, 2010, p. 419-424.

Di Giuseppe A. "VASER-Assisted Liposculpture for Body Contouring," Body Contouring: Art, Science, and Clinical Practice, Editors M.A. Shiffman and A. Di Giuseppe, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany, 2010, p. 425-458.

Garcia O. "Aesthetic Body Contouring of the Posterior Trunk and Buttocks Using Third Generation Pulsed Solid Probe Internal Ultrasound-Assisted Lipoplasty," Body Contouring: Art, Science, and Clinical Practice, Editors M.A. Shiffman and A. Di Giuseppe, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany, 2010, p. 493-504.

Di Giuseppe A. "Body Contouring of the Thigh: The Third Dimension by Leonardo Da Vinci," Body Contouring: Art, Science, and Clinical Practice, Editors M.A. Shiffman and A. Di Giuseppe, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany, 2010, p. 517-538.

Garcia O. "Comparison of Blood Loss in Suction-Assisted Lipoplasty and Third-Generation Ultrasound-Assisted Lipoplasty," Body Contouring: Art, Science, and Clinical Practice, Editors M.A. Shiffman and A. Di Giuseppe, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany, 2010, p. 565-573.

Hoyos A. "Enhancing Muscle Appearance with Extensive Liposuction and Fat Transfer," Body Contouring: Art, Science, and Clinical Practice, Editors M.A. Shiffman and A. Di Giuseppe, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany, 2010, p. 587-593.

Hoyos A., Broadway, D. "Remodeling Breast and Torso with Liposuction and Fat Grafts," Body Contouring: Art, Science, and Clinical Practice, Editors M.A. Shiffman and A. Di Giuseppe, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany, 2010, p. 595-598.

Nagy M.W., Hoy E.A. "Ultrasound-Assisted Lipoplasty," Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology: Body Contouring, Editors B.E. Katz and N.S. Sadick, Elsevier Inc., 2010, p. 123-128.

2009

Vanek, P.F., Nagy, M.W. "A Multi-Center, Prospective, Randomized, Single-Blind, Controlled Clinical Trial Comparing VASER-Assisted Lipoplasty and Suction-Assisted Lipoplasty," Abstract presented at the ASPS Annual Meeting, October 2009.

Panetta N.J., Gupta D.M., et. al. "Tissue Harvest by Means of Suction-Assisted or Third-Generation Ultrasound-Assisted Lipoaspiration Has No Effect on Osteogenic Potential of Human Adipose-Derived Stromal Cells," Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2009; 124:65-73.

Fodor, P.B. "Reflections on Lipoplasty: History and Personal Experience," Aesthetic Surgery Journal 2009; 29:226-231.

Jewell, M.L. "Lipoabdominoplasty: Advanced techniques and technologies," Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Editors S.J. Aston, D.S. Steinbrech, and J.L. Walden, Elsevier Limited, 2009, p. 765-773.

2008

De Souza Pinto E.B., Federico R., et. al. "Lipomioplasty with VASER: A New Approach to Body Contouring," Innovations in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Editors M. Eisenmann-Klein and C. Neuhann-Lorenz, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany, 2008, p. 433-442.

Di Giuseppe A., Commons G. "Face and Neck Remodeling with Ultrasound-Assisted (VASER) Lipoplasty," Simplified Facial Rejuvenation, Editors M.A. Shiffman, S.J. Mirrafati, S.M. Lam, and C.G. Cueteaux, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany, 2008, p. 137-148.

Garcia O., Nathan N. "Comparative Analysis of Blood Loss in Suction-Assisted Lipoplasty and Third-Generation Internal Ultrasound-Assisted Lipoplasty," Aesthetic Surgery Journal 2008; 28: 430-435.

Jewell M.L. "Innovation in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Lipoplasty," Innovations in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Editors M. Eisenmann-Klein and C. Neuhann-Lorenz, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany, 2008, p. 443-453.

2007

Frank P.J. "Advances in Fat-emulsifying Technologies," US Dermatology Review 2007; 25-26.

Hoyos A.E., Millard J.A. "VASER-Assisted High-Definition Liposculpture," Aesthetic Surgery Journal 2007; 27:594-604.

Mendieta C.G. "Gluteal Reshaping," Aesthetic Surgery Journal 2007; 27:641-655.

2006

De Souza Pinto E.B., De Souza Pinto Abdala P.C., et. al. "Liposuction and VASER," Clinics in Plastic Surgery 2006; 33:107-115.

Di Giuseppe A. "Ultrasound-Assisted Lipoplasty for Face Contouring with VASER," Liposuction: Principles and Practice, Editors M.A. Shiffman, M.D. and A. Di Giuseppe, M.D., Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany, 2006, p. 245-253.

Di Giuseppe A. "Ultrasound-Assisted Lipoplasty: Physical and Technical Principles," Liposuction: Principles and Practice, Editors M.A. Shiffman, M.D. and A. Di Giuseppe, M.D., Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany, 2006, p. 229-238.

2005

Fodor P.B., Cimino W.W., et. al. "Suction-Assisted Lipoplasty: Physics, Optimization, and Clinical Verification," Aesthetic Surgery Journal 2005; 25:234-246.

2002

Jewell M.L., Fodor P.B., De Souza Pinto E.B., Al Shammari M.A. "Clinical Application of VASER-Assisted Lipoplasty: A Pilot Clinical Study," Aesthetic Surgery Journal 2002; 22:131-146.

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