Ultrasonic Liposuction

Ultrasonic Liposuction, also referred to as Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction (“UAL”), is a procedure that is an improved technique over standard liposuction. Ultrasound assisted liposuction is intended to improve the contour and proportion of the treated areas, resulting in a more flattering figure or physique. Patients considering this procedure have excess subcutaneous fat, which is resistant to diet and exercise or they wish to change the contours of their body. Commonly involved areas are the anterior part of the neck (under the chin), upper arms and armpits, male chest/breasts, trunk, abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, inner knees, calves, and ankles.

The use of UAL allows safer removal of larger amounts of fat than with standard liposuction. This increase in safety is due to the reduced amount of blood removed with UAL. This means that UAL can be very useful to moderately overweight individuals even though UAL is not a weight loss method.

The procedure is usually done on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia. Small suction tubes (cannulas) are inserted through very short incisions placed in inconspicuous locations near the fat deposits, and excess fat is removed.

Advantages of UAL include:
    · Reduced blood loss
    · Decreased bruising
    · Possible reduction in post operative discomfort
    · Overall faster healing