Mode of Action of Water-Jet Assisted Liposuction

The principle of water-jet assisted liposuction is akin to uprooting a plant. You can either dig the roots out (traditional liposuction) or use a jet of water to flush the soil off. The latter is less traumatic for the roots.

In WAL, the water jet flushes out the fat and leaves the nerves and blood vessels intact.

Simultaneous irrigation and suction reduces the swelling from tumescent solution. Special cannulae jet water from the tip and suck up the fat/fluid from side ports.

Stage I: Infiltration

Infiltration of a solution containing vasoconstrictors and local anaesthetic for pain relief and to reduce bleeding.

70% less exposure time and volume compared to other liposuction techniques

Stage II: Flushing & Simultaneous Aspiration

The fat cells are fragmented by the water jet, not physically destroyed by the cannula or ultrasound/laser energy

Cells, cell fragments and fluid are aspirated simultaneously

Stage III: Post-Operative Result

Homogeneous structure, selective sparing of vessels and nerves. Less trauma, minor residual sequelae.

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