Recent advances in liposculpture technology, particularly with VASER (ultrasonic assisted liposelection) has resulted in the development of Hi Def Liposculpture.

Hi Def Liposculpture refers to the use of the VASER technique to not only remove unwanted fat, but also create muscle definition. This gives the patient a lean, toned look, something many folks exercise hard to attain, but fail to achieve.

Most well known for the tummy area, Hi Def VASER not only reduces the fat in the abdomen and flanks, but also continues to thin out the skin over the rectus muscle lines, creating six-pack definition. It can also be used in the arms to define the deltoids, biceps and triceps.

Hugely popular all over the world now, this technique does involve more discomfort than standard VASER liposelection. Drains are also required, as is a special sponge suit that has to be worn under the normal compression garments.

However, most patients are delighted with the results of the procedure, as they can finally see the muscle definition that they’ve worked so hard but failed to see naturally.

Hi Def Liposculpture costs more than standard liposculpture as each procedure takes around six hours to perform! General anaesthesia is often required, as the operation is too uncomfortable when done under tumescent anaesthesia alone.

There are certainly pros and cons to this technique, and only you can decide if muscle definition is your ideal goal, and whether it justifies the additional cost, discomfort and downtime. Ironically, Hi Def Liposculpture is best for athletes, but can stop vigorous training for many weeks.