Beware the bogus Vaser claims!

It has come to our attention that some people are claiming to offer patients VASER treatments when they are actually offering them lower value Smartlipo treatments. This is not only unethical, it is illegal and dishonest.

They are charging less than true Vaser treatments as they are less skilled and have not had to invest in the newer technology.

My warning to all patients is to ask to see the Vaser machine BEFORE they sign up to a treatment. Check that the practitioner is registered on the VASER website. And if you are lying on the table and the doctor puts some green goggles on you, he is definetly using a laser and NOT VASER as with vaser you do not need eye protection (you only need it with Smartlipo/laser lipolysis).

Read about the differences between Vaser Lipo and Smart Lipo.

To be sure that you're getting the treatment you expect, talk to Dr Ravi Jain about Vaser lipo treatments at Riverbanks Clinic.

Anna's reaction to Smartlipo is rare

For any of you who saw Anna Richardson on Supersize vs. Superskinny on Ch4 last night, you may have heard her comments regarding her painful experience with Smartlipo.

Anna was not treated at my clinic but as an experienced practitioner in Smartlipo, it sounds to me like Anna had a complication during the procedure which is rare and unusual and must not be regarded as normal. Any surgical and minor surgical procedure does carry some risks which she should have been advised upon, and despite these risks being small, they can still happen as in her case. A repeat procedure at a later date would correct the unevenness.

However, I suppose it does show that the procedure does work as the other arm is noticeably skinnier!

Smartlipo and Vaserlipo are generally much safer procedures than traditional liposuction aslong as they are performed by suitably trained and experienced doctors, so always make sure you choose a practitioner who is skilled and experienced in the specific procedure you are interested in and performs the procedure regularly.