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Ultrasonic Liposuction
If you're considering an ultrasonic liposuction...
Liposuction is a procedure that can help sculpt the body by removing
unwanted fat from specific areas, including the abdomen, hips, buttocks,
thighs, knees, upper arms, chin, cheeks and neck. During the past
decade, liposuction, which is also known as "lipoplasty" or "suction
lipectomy," has benefited from several new refinements. Today, a number
of new techniques, including ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty (UAL) are
helping many plastic surgeons to provide selected patients with more
precise results and quicker recovery times. Although no type of
liposuction is a substitute for dieting and exercise, liposuction can
remove stubborn areas of fat that don't respond to traditional
weight-loss methods.
ULTRASONIC TECHNIQUE
Ultrasound-Assisted Lipoplasty (UAL). This technique requires the use
of a special cannula that produces ultrasonic energy. As it passes
through the areas of fat, the energy explodes the walls of the fat
cells, liquefying the fat. The fat is then removed with the traditional
liposuction technique.
UAL has been shown to improve the ease and effectiveness of liposuction
in fibrous areas of the body, such as the upper back or the enlarged
male breast. It is also commonly used in secondary procedures, when
enhanced precision is needed. In general, UAL takes longer to perform
than traditional liposuction.
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