Ultrasonic Liposuction Surgery

Many people are undergoing liposuction these days.  You may actually be surprised to learn that there is more than one technique used to remove that stubborn fat.  Therefore, we are going to learn about ultrasonic liposuction.  It is also known as assisted lipoplasty or ultrasonic assisted liposuction.

During ultrasonic liposuction, high-pitched waves are used to liquefy the patient’s fat deposits.  This technology may be familiar to you, even if you don’t realize it.  When you go to the dentist, the Cavitron tool that the dentist uses to scale your teeth uses high-pitched waves to break up tarter deposits.

Ultrasonic liposuction is usually combined with tumescent liposuction for the best results.  A combination of these two methods makes it much easier to remove fat.  During the ultrasonic liposuction, high-pitched waves are sent through a stainless steel, reed-like device called a cannula.  When the cannula touches the fat deposits, they are liquefied and vacuumed out.

You may be wondering about risks associated with ultrasonic liposuction. Let’s cover the two most common risks. First of all, there is a possibility that your body will try to fill the voids where the fat was taken away with excess fluid. This is called seroma.

Secondly, during liposuction, burns, blistering, and scarring may occur. This is due to the amount of heat that is generated during the procedure. A skilled surgeon can minimize this probability of this event occurring.

Now that we have gone over common risks, let’s discuss some benefits of ultrasonic liposuction.  First of all, this technique can remove fat from areas that are traditionally hard to treat, such as the neck and knees. Second, larger amounts of fat can be removed at one time.  Also, ultrasonic liposuction can tighten a patient’s skin, sometimes reducing the need for other cosmetic procedures, such as the tummy tuck.  And finally, this method of liposuction is associated with less blood loss and tissue damage than traditional methods. 

A good liposuction candidate will have several specific characteristics.  First of all, a good candidate will usually be within ten percent of his or her ideal body weight. Also, the candidate should have tried to lose the weight with proper nutrition and exercise.  And most importantly, an ideal candidate will have realistic expectations of what liposuction can do to improve their body.

In conclusion, ultrasonic liposuction is a safe alternative to traditional liposuction.  Due to its level of precision, it can be used to treat previously hard to treat areas, such as the chin and neck.  It has minimal risks and numerous benefits for the right patient.  As a result, it is easy to see why so many people choose the ultrasonic liposuction procedure.