Water Assisted Liposuction (WAL)

The Body Jet Liposuction machine has been in development since 2000. It has been in production since 2004, and is the only registered device for the Water-Assisted Liposuction (WAL) technique.

The WAL Technique

The technique was developed to circumvent the problems associated with tumescent infiltration commonly used with other liposuction techniques (standard, mechanical-assisted, ultrasound-assisted). Tumescent infiltration can cause fluid shifts, prolonged swelling, and most worryingly, toxic local anaesthetic dosage (resulting in heart arrhythmias, fits or even death many hours after the operation).

The fan-shaped water jet infiltrates the fatty tissue, transforming it into a gelatinous state. The tissue can then be suctioned off more effectively and in a manner that is less stressful for the patient than conventional liposuction.

> WAL mode of action

The jet has an impact power comparable to a powerful shower head. It therefore does not carry any risks of shearing and trauma to the adjacent tissues. The blood vessels are kept intact, hence less bruising and swelling is seen after WAL than any other liposuction technique.

Histology of the removed fat shows that extensive disruption of the fat does not occur. Swelling due to tumescent effects is also absent.

This results in numerous advantages WAL has over other liposuction techniques:

1. Painless surgery without the need for heavy sedation or general anaesthesia

2. Minimal intra-operative swelling allowing precise body contouring intra-operatively

3. Reduces risk of irregular skin surface common after other types of liposuction

4. Little swelling or bruising after operation

5. Little pain after the procedure, with most patients reporting mild pain in the first 3 days and over 90% pain-free by 4th post-op day

6. Resumption of light activities by first post-op day, sporting activities once comfortable

7. Over 94% patient satisfaction from one procedure

> Comparing WAL with other liposuction techniques

Results

Before WAL and on 3rd Post-Op Day
 

Before WAL & on 3rd Post-Op Day
 

Before WAL & After 12 Weeks

Before WAL & After 20 Weeks
 

Before WAL & After 4 Weeks

> What to expect after WAL?