Lose 2 dress sizes in 6 months with Vaser Lipo!

Before Vaser Lipo

After Vaser Lipo

With 2010 drawing to an end, and 2011 just around the corner, it is that time of year when we start to think about making those dreaded New Year’s resolutions. Many women, and men, start the New Year with the resolution to try and lose weight and tone up, but no matter how hard they try, for some it is just the beginning of an endless and disappointing struggle. But, as one of many of Riverbanks’ satisfied patients shows, the answer to combating the flab is VASER Lipo.

Stella, a 24 year old civil servant from Buckinghamshire, is one of the latest Riverbanks’ successful case studies. Stella came to  Riverbanks to have VASER Lipo 6 months ago, after struggling to lose weight and tone the tummy, hips and thigh area. Like many women, Stella was unhappy with her pear-shaped body, and decided that VASER Lipo was the right solution to help get a slimmer shape.

Just 6 months on, Stella has contacted Riverbanks to say that she has since lost a whopping 2 dress sizes, and that her new clothes are still failing off her. Not expecting to lose this much weight, especially so quickly, needless to say Stella is chuffed with her new figure, just in time for the party season.

You too could get a healthier and sleeker body shape with the help of VASER Lipo. Used by well-respected surgeons all over the world, VASER Lipo uses ultrasound energy to dissolve fatty cells, allowing for a more gentle suction and accurate sculpting techniques.

So, make 2011 the year you achieve your dream body with the help of VASER Lipo, and be a part of your very own success story. Tackling those hard to slim and tone areas of the body, from double chins to lumpy legs, this advanced liposuction technique can reshape your body –and your life.

Neck and jowl treatments from Riverbanks Clinic

There are a lot of people out there suffering from neck and jowl issues, who spend a lot of money on face creams but ignore this vital part of the body. Nothing says 'aging' like saggy jowls or a wrinkly neck!

Thanks to recent technological advances, here at Riverbanks, Dr Ravi Jain is now happy to offer you non-surgical treatment options which can help improve the appearance of necks and jowls.

For sagging jowls, take a look at:

• Dermal fillers


• Sculptra - collagen stimulator


• Accent Radio Frequency Skin Tightening


• VASER Liposelection

All of these can help tighten and firm up the skin, improve jaw smoothness and reduce saginess of jowls.

For neck bands and wrinkles, consider:

• A treatment of botox


• SmartXide DOT therapy (laser re-surfacing)

Both will help with neck bands and wrinkles and leave you with younger looking, rejuvenated skin.

Embarrassed by your moobs?

As we're surrounded by images in mens' health magazines, on the internet, and pretty much everywhere we look, it's difficult to get away form society's idea of the 'perfect male body'.

Women aren't the only ones comparing their bodies to what they see in the media you know!

As a man, you're expected to laugh off any unfavourable comparisons, but that doesn't mean that you're not worried and embarrassed, deep down inside.

Man boobs, moobs, male breasts - whatever you want to call them, they're embarrassing and can be difficult to get rid of, right?

Wrong, there IS a solution.

You could, of course, have surgery – but there is a cost to that in time, discomfort and money. What you may not know is that you can remove man-boobs without surgery and go right back to work without anyone being the wiser – except they’ll think you’ve lost a few pounds and may have been working out.

The answer is Vaser Lipo – this non-invasive technique:

• Reduces the fat content – permanently,
• Tightens the skin,
• Is relatively painless,
• Has minimal recovery time (hours, rather than weeks)
• And costs less than half as much as the surgical procedure.

Getting rid of your man boobs will:

• Increase your self-esteem
• Boost your confidence
• Allow you to wear the clothes that you want
• Give you that smart, professional image that matches your performance

If you're embarrassed by your moobs, why not come in for a free consultation - what have you got to lose, apart from those embarrassing moobs?

What Causes Manboobs?

Manboobs is a pretty horrible word. It is a fairly derogatory term which is usually used in a joking or ribbing fashion, but men are really sensitive about. Considering that over 60% of men will have suffered from ‘manboobs’ in their lifetime, it is almost surprising that the term is used so easily.

Most of the time we use manboobs to describe someone who is overweight and that has developed excess fat in that area, occasionally causing a drooping, breast like effect. This kind of manboob can be worked off in the gym, or treated with a cosmetic procedure.

However there is another side to the manboob – Gynecomastia. This is the abnormal growth of mammary glands or breast tissue in the chest leading to swelling and what can look like breast development.

It isn’t entirely clear why men develop gynecomastia although it is believed that it is predominantly down to hormonal changes on the body. For example, during puberty, most boys will develop gynecomastia and experience the development of breasts or swelling in the chest area. By the time they leave their teens it has usually completely disappeared – although for some it can last in to adulthood.

Some bodybuilders who take steroids or supplements may also develop manboobs from the hormonal make-up of the drugs they are taking. Men carry a small amount of the predominantly female hormone oestrogen. If the levels are raised then the body will react to it and use it in the same way as in a female body.

Before you can effectively treat manboobs it is important to know which type you suffer from. If it is pseudogynecomastia (from being overweight) then beginning an exercise regime or heading to a cosmetic physician should be enough – it is always helpful to speak to your expert when you’re concerned about your manboobs. You may find there is underlying gynemocastia there anyway which you should consider having removed for your comfort and to try to stop it from getting any worse.

If you have been taking any steroids, medication or other supplements which you think may have increased your oestrogen levels or imbalanced your hormones than it is a good idea to speak to your GP about changing doses, stopping medicating and tracking changes.

If you are still in puberty then it is most likely to ease off as you get older but if you are particularly concerned, uncomfortable or feel upset about your appearance then you should speak to someone for help. The same would go for any older men who have never been able to lose the shape they gained during puberty or who have always found themselves heavier in the chest area. There are things that can be done to help you regain your figure, your confidence and take control of your body.

If you are unsure about why you may have developed manboobs or are looking for more advice then you should speak to an expert. It is very common and it is nothing you should be concerned about or ashamed of.

Need to speak to an expert about manboobs or gynecomastia? Visit www.riverbanksclinic.co.uk or call 01582 762 877 today for a consultation.

Vaser lipo testimonial - Sandra, St Albans

I had contemplated having Liposuction on my outer thighs and waist as I'd always been unhappy with this area & regular exercise didn't help.

I looked up Liposuction on the web but I was worried about the recovery time & pain involved, this outweighed the benefits for me as I have 3 small children & couldn't contemplate bed rest following the procedure.

Then I saw some websites on Vaser & was really impressed. For me, Riverbanks was not only local, but it had won Aesthetic Medicine awards so I knew it was reputable clinic. The Website was informative & Dr Ravi Jain was very helpful when I emailed him some questions.

When I visited Riverbanks I saw first hand what a lovely, professional clinic it was. I really felt that I was in safe hands with the Nurse & Dr Jain who both made me feel totally at ease during the procedure.

After the procedure I could see the results immediately and they just kept getting better.

All of my family and friends have commented on how slim I'm looking!

Sandra, St Albans

Find out how to reshape your life

Call the Riverbanks Clinic on 0800 0 325415 and get the information you need to choose a new lease of life, or why not have a look at our Vaser Lipo Frequently Asked Questions?.

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.

Call them man boobs, moobs, male breasts or gyaecomastia - we can help!

It’s not just women who have boob-jobs – man-boobs or ‘moobs’ can be as much of a confidence sapper, especially when you want to:

• Look good in a fitted shirt when the meeting gets heated and the jackets come off;
• Be able to wear fitted T-shirts and crew necks without looking like the Michelin man;
• Look forward to holidays in the sunshine, without worrying about people staring when you strip off to your swimwear;

Man boobs (gyaecomastia) are one of those phenomena that weren’t there before and suddenly they seem to have appeared, almost overnight. As the years pass, gravity starts to have an effect. Breast reduction is not something that is only for the girls - you don’t have to spend the rest of your life hiding in baggy clothes and holidaying in colder climates – there is a solution!

Find out more at Riverbanks Clinic, and read our latest testimonial below:

"I selected Laser Lipo as i had read that it was less painfull than other methods and it recovery was much sooner.

I researched a few different clinics carrying out this procedure but felt Riverbanks offered much more in terms of a personal service rather than just another patient through the door.

When meeting Ravi i felt my selection was justified and have been happy with the results ever since. Even after the procedure Ravi has kept in touch to review my progress which confirmed my initial thoughts of a much more personal service.

In addition to that his staff make you feel very welcome and at ease from start to finish.

Thanks again."

Lunchtime Lipo - a review on MSN

We're delighted to see that journalist Liz Frost is thoroughly pleased with her Vaser Lipo procedure, as she tells everyone here on MSN.

Some quotes from the article:

My boyfriend has been allowed in to keep me company and he looks like he's about to faint as he watches Ravi suctioning out my saddlebags, but I can't feel a thing. I chat to the nurse all the way through and actually find it satisfying watching my fat filtering into a small glass container.

With a whopping two pints of my fat siphoned off, I put on my special compression garments, which are a bit like the kind of support knickers you might wear under your Christmas party dress. They come up over my tummy like a corset and all the way down to my mid calf. There's a gap in the middle so that I can pee and my knickers go on over the top. I feel like superman.

Six weeks feels like a long time, but when I finally remove my compression garments for good, the bruising has gone and my legs have shrunk considerably. I can't help marvelling at how much longer my legs look now they're slimmer and my jeans are indeed a little big for me around the thigh.

Unable to wait another minute, I whip out the tape measure and discover I've lost two inches and my bathroom scales tell me I've lost almost half a stone in weight. I'm thrilled.

Have a read, and don't forget to vote for the article by clicking on the stars at the bottom!

And of course, if you're interested in Vaser Lipo, get in touch!

A Vaser Lipo case study on Twitter!

If you follow Dr Ravi Jain on Twitter, you'll know that he frequently posts about patients (anonymously of course!) and how they're getting on after their Vaser Lipo, so we thought you may be interested in another Tweeter we've found.

Kym K, of Denver Colorado, posts as TimeForUpgrade, and her twitter stream is all about the journey she has been on since deciding to have Vaser Lipo on her neck, arms and tummy.

From before the surgery, Kym has detailed her thoughts and worries:

Woke up 4 am. One day before surgery. Excited. Anxious. A bit nervous. Big changes ahead.

Her hopes:

Going to bed. Getting up at 4:30am to be at hospital at 6:00am for vaser lipo and tummy-tuck. Planning this for 6 months-my future awaits!

Her experiences during the process:

First day post vaser lipo and tummy tuck. Cant believe the minimal arm & neck discomfort.

And afterwards:

First day post vaser lipo and tummy tuck. Cant believe the minimal arm & neck discomfort.

Just left post-op appointment. Dr is thrilled with the results and I feel great.

Rested all day. Getting ready to take off all garments & shower. It will be the first look I get of myself after Vaser Lipo & tummy tuck.

WOW! Finally got to see what I look like. Neck is amazing. Arms look great. Less than one week & I am going out in public. I am so happy.

Here at Riverbanks Clinic, we're thrilled to see Kim tweeting about her experience in such details, and really happy that she's sharing with the Twitterverse how great she feels after Vaser Lipo.

We'll leave the last word on the subject (for now!) to her:

I am now 4 weeks post surgery and feel great. My neck & arms look fantastic! The recovery from the tummy tuck is coming along.

Be sure to follow Kim on Twitter to keep up with her progress!

Wide Awake Liposuction at Riverbanks Clinic

People are always amazed when I tell them that they can have liposuction and still be wide awake - but with Vaser Lipo they really can!

Unlike 'traditional' liposuction, it's a non-surgical alternative, and as the video below shows, the patient stays wide awake throughout the Vaser liposuction procedure.



To find out more about Wide Awake Liposuction, why not contact Riverbanks Clinic with any questions, and book a consultation now?

Vaser Lipo Frequently asked questions - vaser liposelection

Here at Riverbanks, prospective patients ask many questions about Vaser Liposuction, so we've put together this FAQ to answer the ones asked most.

What is VASER Liposuction?

VASER Liposuction is a highly sophisticated alternative to traditional liposuction. It uses ultrasound technology to emulsify the fat in your body. By turning the fat into a liquid, the fat can be easily removed from the body using a suction cannula.

The technique selectively removes fat without damaging blood vessels, nerves and tissue. As a result of this, it creates far less trauma to the body and reduces the recovery times.

VASER Liposuction can be used in many areas of the body, including the back, the abdomen, breasts and other areas that were previously difficult to sculpt with traditional methods.

Is VASER Lipo better than Smart Lipo?

It’s not a matter of ‘better’ per se; they are very different methods of removing fat from the body. Smart Lipo has some advantages over traditional liposuction, but VASER works differently in the way that it removes the fat and has more advantages than convention lipo and Smart laser solutions.

Simply put, Smart Lipo uses a laser to break up the fat, whereas VASER Lipo uses ultrasound technology. VASER Lipo has demonstrated excellent recovery times, because it does not damage blood vessels, nerves or connective tissues when it is melting the fat.

VASER Lipo is performed under local anaesthesia and greatly reduce risk and recovery times, compared with traditional liposuction.

What can I expect during VASER LipoSelection recovery?

In our experience, patients recover much faster when they have VASER LipoSelection, compared with patients that have experienced traditional liposuction. Unlike conventional liposuction, VASER patients are able to get light exercise within a few days and are fully back to normal within two weeks. Of course, they should keep their dressings on for the full six weeks.

Because VASER is only minimally invasive, and tackles only your body fat, it reduces the trauma to the body, so pain is reduced. This means you will not need to take strong painkillers or numbing medications.

What’s the difference between Liposuction, Liposculture and Liposelection?

These are all marketing terms used within the cosmetic treatment industry for similar products.

‘Liposuction’ is simply the term used for the frequently performed surgical procedure that removes unwanted fat from the body using a suction system.

‘LipoSelection’ is a trade term that is associated with VASER, the advanced ultrasound technology that emulsifies body fat. Unlike traditional liposuction methods, it can be used on densely fibrous areas such as the back.

‘Liposculpture’ is the term used for the technique of using superficial liposuction technology to define the patient’s muscles.

How does VASER Liposelection differ from normal liposuction?

Liposuction has been around for about the last 35 years. Originally plastic surgeons used small cuts in the patient’s skin to suck away large amounts of unwanted fat. Before this, the only way to remove fat was to cut it out, which left horrible, unsightly scarring.

More recently a system of liposuction that uses sophisticated ultrasound technology has been introduced. This is known as VASER Liposuction, or ‘Liposelection’ as it is sometimes known by its trade term.

VASER Lipo breaks down the fatty tissue in the body by using ultrasound. This turns it into a liquid and it is drained away using a cannula. Because VASER uses a non-invasive technology to liquefy the fat, it does not damage any other surrounding nerves or tissue. This means that there is far less bruising and swelling than conventional liposuction.

Will I have tighter skin after using VASER LipoSelection?

VASER is a medical device that uses ultrasound technology to liquefy the fat cells, with much less damage to surround tissues than traditional methods of liposuction. Those clinicians using VASER Lipo say that it does increase the tightening of the skin and reduces the amount of loose skin that follows conventional lipo. The results of VASER LipoSelection include a smoother skin and greater body contouring.

What are the possible risks or side effects of VASER?

It’s a reasonable question, should you be concerned about the risks or the potential side effects? VASER is now known as a safer, less invasive form of lipo and we’ve yet to find a patient that regretted undergoing this terrific new procedure.

The side effects can include swelling, bruising and some fat drainage during the recovery period. But because VASER uses ultrasound technology, it does not damage the surrounding tissues and therefore, patients do not have to put up with the same level of pain, swelling and bruising that normal liposuction causes.

Which areas of the body does VASER Liposelection work best on?

Cosmetic physicians have achieved great success using VASER ultrasound technology to remove emulsified fat from many different areas of the body. We have had excellent success removing unwanted fatty tissue from the following areas:

Abdomen, Thighs, Knees, Buttocks, Hips, Arms, Male Breast Area, Love Handles, Chin and Neck areas.

However, due to the safe, non-invasive method that VASER uses, we perceive that it can be used on practically any area of the body where unwanted fat is stored.

How long will it take to see the results of VASER Liposelection?

You will see immediate results, although there is a minor amount of swelling for about a week after the procedure. When the swelling reduces and any bruising clears up, the results will become clear. Within the six months after the VASER lipo treatment, the collagen in the skin will grow and the skin surrounding the area will tighten to fit your next sculpted shape.

Are the results of VASER lipo permanent?

Let’s be clear about the type of results that you are seeking. Liposuction or LipoSelection are not for weight loss. They reduce the amount of body fat by emulsifying the existing fat and draining it out of the body as a liquid.

Those patients that are significantly disappointed with any kind of lipo procedure are those that put on considerable weight after their treatment. Remember, when you lose fat through lipo treatments, you can still put the weight back on. You should combine any treatment with a healthy diet and exercise regime for the greatest future success.

For more information on Vaser Lipo, or to book a consultation, contact Dr Ravi Jain of Riverbanks Clinic on 01582 762 877 or visit our website at http://www.riverbanksclinic.co.uk