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VASERSHAPE is the latest and most advanced technology in reducing fat and size without the need for any surgery. It is great for arms, tummies, flanks, hips, bums and thighs.

VASERSHAPE is also a great option for preparing for VASER LIPO surgery and also to help enhance the results of surgery as part of your aftercare programme.

Thousands of patients around the world have enjoyed the benefits of VaserShape. It has proven to be extremely successful in Italy, Germany and USA.

Riverbanks Clinic is the first clinic in the UK to bring you this exciting new technology.

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Its true! Its now possible to get results close to liposuction without having to go through the trials of surgery! New Vaser Shape from the makers of Vaser Liposelection offers patients a true alternative to liposuction, in a painless, relaxing 1 hour long treatment at Riverbanks Clinic, just outside of Harpenden.

What is VASER® Shape? How does it differ from other non-invasive treatments?

VASER Shape is a non-invasive ultrasound and massage therapy treatment that smoothes, firms and shapes the body. VASER Shape temporarily reduces the appearance of cellulite, and increases local blood circulation and lymphatic drainage. The treatment uses ultrasound waves to warm the targeted problem area and treat the underlying fatty tissue. It then uses zonal lymphatic massage to drain away excess toxins and lipids for removal from the body. Unlike other non-invasive body shaping procedures, VASER Shape is a comfortable massage-like treatment that only requires three to five sessions for noticeable results.

What does non-invasive mean?

Non-invasive means no cuts, no incisions, and no surgery. VASER Shape is a non-invasive, nonsurgical technique. Non-invasive treatments typically have little-to-no recovery period and few side-effects. Results with non-invasive treatments are typically less dramatic than that achieved with minimally invasive techniques, like VASER Lipo®.

How does VASER Shape work?

VASER Shape uses high-frequency sound waves for local heat therapy and zonal massage to drain away excess toxins and fats. Heat therapy warms the treatment area and creates a “micromassage” effect on the fat cells. Zonal massage works with the lymphatic system to drain away excess toxins and fats, and increase local blood circulation.

Together, these two processes:

• Smooth and shape the body by temporarily reducing the appearance of cellulite

• Improve local blood circulation, and

• Reduce pain and swelling that can occur after liposuction.

What body areas can be treated with VASER Shape?

VASER Shape can be used to treat the following areas:

• Abdomen

• Back

• Hips

• Thighs

• Arms

• Love handles

• Buttocks

What kinds of results can I expect?

You can expect a temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite. Areas treated with VASER Shape appear more smooth and “natural-looking” than before the treatment.

Where is VASER Shape performed?

VASER Shape is typically performed in an office setting by a physician or other trained practitioner. VASER Shape does not require anaesthesia of any kind.

How soon will I see my results?

While you may see results after the first treatment, patients typically see the most visible results after a regimen of three to five sessions.

Is there a recovery period?

No. Following the procedure, you can resume normal activity without pain or downtime. Your skin may appear slightly pink and feel warm after the procedure due to the increased local blood circulation in the area. This should resolve itself within a few hours after the treatment.

Is VASER Shape right for me?

Although VASER Shape is recommended for a wide range of patients, you should be realistic about the kinds of results you expect from the treatment. We recommend consulting with a physician to make sure VASER Shape is right for you.

How much does the treatment cost?

VASER Shape requires special equipment and administration by a trained practitioner. The total cost of your procedure will vary depending upon the number of body areas treated and the total number of sessions required to achieve your desired results.

For more information please call Riverbanks Clinic on 01582 762 877 or request a booking

The first Vaser 2.0 system  in Europe has arrived at Riverbanks Clinic confirming Riverbanks Clinic’s status as the leading Vaser Liposelection clinic in UK and Europe. Vaser Liposelection is the most advanced energy-assisted method of minimally invasive body contouring, offering patients effective results with minimal downtime. The new Vaser 2.0 system improves on its predecessor by offering more precision to the surgeon and therefore to patients. Body contouring through fat removal and fat transfer is now possible with unprecedented amounts of precision.

Riverbanks Clinic is already a leader in the Vaser Lipo technique:

• First in Europe to offer Vaser 2.0
• First & only surgeon to have all 3 levels of Vaser qualifications
• Basic, Advanced & Hi Def certified
• First clinic in Europe to offer non-invasive VaserShape MC-1 body contouring
• First in the world to partner with Dr Alfredo Hoyos, DYNAMX school for body contouring

“We are extremely proud to be the first in the UK with Vaser 2, and am delighted to be able to offer our patients with the best body contouring technology out there!” says Dr Ravi Jain, medical director and head vaser surgeon at Riverbanks Clinic.

Vaser Hi Def at Riverbanks

For further information on Vaser Lipo at Riverbanks Clinic call 01582 762 877 or visit www.riverbanksclinic.co.uk

Some Vaser Lipo sites you see are full of pictures of gorgeous slim models who have clearly never had anything done in their lives (yet!)

We’re not like that here at Riverbanks – we give you real life before and after pictures to ensure that you can be realistic about the results we can achieve.

Most people visiting us know they’re not going to be turned into supermodels overnight, but Vaser Lipo can help them to be the best they can be.

Hating your wobbly chim and neck? Vaser Lipo can help.

Here are real life examples from our clinic:

Not liking your flabby arms?

Not many people like having ‘bingo wings’ and Vaser liposelection can help get rid of them:

Here are real examples from real people:

Fed up with your floppy chest, guys?

You guessed it, Vaser can help get rid of those man boobs:

Wish you had a flat tummy again? With Vaser you can:

Slimmer hips are what you dream of? Let Vaser Lipo take care of it!

Remember, these are real people like you or I, who have come to visit us to make the most of their bodies.

At Riverbanks we don’t lie to you about the results you could achieve, we give you realistic expectations, and then we achieve (and exceed them) as our testimonials prove.

BOOK A CONSULTATION NOW!

Make an enquiry or call our friendly team now on 0844 704 7756  who will be more than happy to arrange a  consultation with our Vaser lipo Specialists to see how we can give you the shape you want.

Dr Ravi Jain teaching in Poland

Following the tragic death of a British patient who travelled to the USA to receive cosmetic surgery, the media have slated the cosmetic surgery tourism concept. I think that this is unfair as it is the actual practitioner who is as fault, no matter where they live!

In the sad case, the 20 year old Claudia Aderotimi was operated on by a person who wasn’t even a trained doctor and then had banned silicone implanted into her buttocks in a hotel room! DODGY at its worst!

So why do people travel abroad for cosmetic surgery. Well, unfortunately, in most cases it is to save money. And this is fundamentally the wrong way to approach any surgery, let alone surgery abroad in unfamiliar surroundings. On top of that, people then try to return home too quickly, to avoid steep hotel bills. They then run the risk of DVT on the flights, as well as not having access to their surgeons when they return home. Regular check ups are always recommended and if you don’t have them then early signs of complications can be missed, with potentially fatal consequences.

So how can you travel to a world expert abroad and have a safe, and  successful experience?

1. Liase with your surgeon well in advance and perform any lab tests and consultations before hand, carefully detailing your treatment plan.

2. Agree your aftercare plan and accomodation and check any aftercare nurses have been arranged for you.

3. Ensure that you arrive a few days before your surgery to get used to local surroundings. Book a comfortable hotel room/apartment.

4. Ask your surgeon, how long you should stay after surgery in order to maximise your recovery and after care sessions. This is usually between 7-14 days.

5. If budget allows, try to get an extra leg room seat on the plane home or fly business class, in order to minimise restriction during your flight. This is important  to reduce swelling and DVT on the flight.

6. Only return home if your surgeon is happy for you to go. Find out how long he likes to follow up his local patients for. This will give you an idea.

7. If all is agreed and carried out as above, you should have as close an experience as a local patient does with the surgeon. He will then feel comfortable and so you will then get then best out of him!

The UK has plenty of experts in cosmetic surgery, and so do other countries including Colombia, Brazil, USA, India, South Africa and Australia and others. Dr Ravi Jain travelled to Colombia to see Dr Alfredo Hoyos, who performed Vaser Hi Def on Dr Jain. Dr Jain stayed for a total of 2 weeks in Colombia, fully completing his aftercare programme safely. To see his results visit the Riverbanks Website.

Vaser Hi Def is the only treatment in the world that can give you a six pack within a few hours! These photos are less than 24 hours apart – yes its true.

High definition liposculpture using Vaser liposelection

For more information visit Riverbanks Clinic or call 01582 762 877

Annabel, a performing artist, came to see Dr Ravi Jain in London and requested her waistline be raised in order to give her more of an hour glass figure. She was adamant that no fat was to be removed from her buttocks as she was hoping that the new look would resemble the J-Lo Butt! Also, she had to be back at work within a week as she had an important gig to perform in the following weekend.

Once Annabel was cleared medically for treatment, she was examined and the results of treatment were explained to her. She was recommended a session of liposuction with the new, Vaser Liposuction method, which considerably reduces any recovery and side effects and gives amazing smooth results.

The procedure was performed under local anaesthesia and Annabel was home a few hours later. She did recover quickly in time to perform for her gig and below are her before and after photos of her Vaser Lipo taken 6 weeks later. She was absolutely thrilled!

“I cannot give enough praise for Dr Jain and Riverbanks clinic. The results from my surgery are incredible, and all of the staff went out of their way to make me feel comfortable. Would (and have!) recommend Riverbanks and Vaser to everyone I know, even if its just to meet Dr Jain!”

If you would like to find out more about how Vaser Lipo could help you achieve an hour glass figure, call Riverbanks Clinic on 0800 0 325415.

Do your arms pass the ‘hi there’ test?

When you see someone you haven’t seen for ages on the other side of the room, do you think before you reach up and wave at them?  If you’re wearing a sleeveless top, do you keep your arms well down to hide that annoying ‘bingo-wings’ effect where your underarms are nowhere near as toned and taut as you’d like?

If you don’t like the idea of traditional liposuction, Vaser Lipo is a much better solution – no hospital, no  general anaesthetic and tiny scars that are virtually invisible.  The procedure will take about an hour at most, uses local anaesthetic and allows you to carry on with your normal everyday life right away.

You can go right back to work the very next day, so nobody need know a thing about it, they’ll just notice your confidence boost and you’ll get lots of great compliments about how good you look (although they won’t be able to put their finger on what has changed)!

The Vaser Lipo arm lift is revolutionary – and in a matter of weeks you’ll be able to bare your arms in strappy tops and dresses, not to mention swimwear, with confidence. Vaser lipo gives you all the benefits of normal liposuction but with hardly any of the disadvantages. Quick healing is the norm.

If you’re keeping your upper arms under wraps – now’s the time to break out and gain the confidence to wave at your friends, reach for the top shelf and wear all those lovely summer clothes you’ve been avoiding!

All it takes is one phone call – to Riverbanks Clinic on 0800 0 325415 or visit the website at www.riverbanksclinic.co.uk to find out more.

Many patients who want to have fat removed from their bodies can be confused by the different types of liposuction available today. Usually, people are put off by the vigorous procedures seen on YouTube, or by the tales of horrendous bruising, swelling and pain which can last months. These are generally true for traditional liposuction methods performed under general anaesthesia for a variety of reasons:

1. Because the patients are asleep, surgeons can be more aggressive and work faster, minimising the duration of the general anaesthesia but at the same time increasing the collateral damage to the surrounding tissues and increasing the amount of blood loss. Medical studies have shown that there can be 7 times more blood loss with traditional liposuction when compared to 3rd generation ultrasound-assisted-liposuction (eg VASER Liposelection). However, when having liposuction under GA, one treatment is all that is required as generally you could treat multiple areas.
2. Because of the increased collateral damage and bruising, the healing time is much longer than gentler methods. This is why swelling can take up to 12 months to resolve, although most people will see good results at 6 months. As long as there is swelling, compression garments should be worn to reduce surface irregularities.

In my opinion, one of the best traditional liposuction surgeons in the world is Professor Marco Gasparotti in Italy, and what he can achieve with simple cannulae is astounding.

One of the first ‘newer’ forms of liposuction was laser lipolysis (e.g. Smartlipo). This technique used a fine fibreoptic cable under the skin, in the fatty tissue which then heated up the fat cells to self destruct. Unfortunately this procedure produced inconsistent results and many dissatisfied patients and doctors. The technique was quickly modified to Laser-assisted-liposuction (LAL) where the fat was sucked out immediately after softening with the laser. However, the operations were long and laborious and results were suboptimal compared to normal liposuction in most cases. LAL was fine for very small areas of fat, but not for most of the population who were seeking  help. The laser manufacturers have increased the power of the lasers now and results are getting better, but so are the risks of internal burns.

Ultrasound-assisted-liposuction (UAL), eg. VASER Lipo, emulsifies the fatty cells inside the body into tiny particles which can then be sucked out with gentle techniques. VASER Lipo is fully FDA Approved, like LAL. VASER Lipo minimises collateral damage and by using proprietary probes which focus the energy to fat cells and also, by using unique VENT-X suction cannulae which have no sharp edges and are designed to provide the perfect amount of vacuum for removing liquefied fat only. As a result bruising is minimal and skin architecture is preserved, providing reduced trauma, quick healing and smooth results with excellent skin tightening.

Taking advantage of the high selectivity for fatty tissue and protection of skin, Dr Alfredo Hoyos (Colombia) devised the VASER HiDef technique which allowed removal of the superficial fat layers with VASER to reveal the highly defined musculature beneath, creating an athletic look. Previous attempts to do this with lasers and traditional lipo generally caused major complications such as skin necrosis and irregularities. This is just another example of the versatility of VASER and its safety.

More recently, Radiofrequency-assisted-liposuction (RFAL), eg BodyTite, has entered the market trying to claim some of the market. The manufacturer claims to offer superior skin tightening results compared to UAL and this has yet to be clinically proven. Currently, the technique is NOT FDA approved and so cannot be used in the USA. It is still early days for RFAL and until it gains FDA approval, it will be difficult to compare its results to others.

I’m even more confused now! Which one should I choose?

Trust your doctor! Any experienced liposuction surgeon will have his favourite method for achieving excellent results. And that is the key. All of the above are tools which help the surgeon achieve results. But it is the overall skill of the surgeon which will give you the results you desire.

For more information please visit Riverbanks Clinic or call 08000 325415

Facial sagging is one of the biggest signs of aging, with one of the most problematic areas being the cheeks and jaw line. As the skin ages, it looses collagen, which is the most important ingredient to keep the skin plump and tight and wrinkle free. For many mature women, however, this loss of collagen also causes the development of jowls, a sagging of the skin around the bottom of the face.

Where many women either try to either ignore it or opt for extreme face lifts, they perhaps have not considered Vaser Lipo or Dermal Fillers to get rid of jowls. But both of these treatments can help give women the youthful look they want without having to resort to invasive cosmetic surgery.

Vaser Lipo is an almost invasive-free treatment. The treatment simply involves the use of ultrasound on the problem area which breaks down the fat reducing it to a liquid, which is then drained using a type of needle called a cannula. The skin receives no trauma such as bruising or swelling, and the recovery time is hours, not weeks. Although Vaser Lipo does not necessarily prevent jowls from returning, the effects are immediate.

Dermal Fillers are also a popular non-invasive alternative to get rid of jowls. Restylane SubQ and Radiesse are two innovative dermal fillers used by cosmetic professionals to help reduce sagging jowls and restore youth to the face. Giving immediate, painless results, dermal fillers give the patient reduced jowls for around a year.

All cosmetic professionals will help talk you though the best way to get rid of your jowls. Depending of the extremity of the jowls, they will make sure the right jowl reducing treatment is chosen. Whichever treatment is chosen, both of these two treatments offer women an invasive-free way to junk the jowls.

Talk to us now about junking your jowls!