Ultrasonic Liposuction (ual)
Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to remove deposits of fat from certain areas of the body in order to improve your profile. The procedure is best for men and women who are in good shape, but have stubborn fat deposits in distinct areas.
Ultrasonic liposuction, also called ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty (UAL), is a variation on traditional liposuction. It uses ultrasound waves to liquefy the fat in a specific area during liposuction to ease in fat removal.
Ultrasound-assisted liposuction can be the best option for removing fat from particularly fibrous and difficult to treat areas of the body such as male enlarged breasts (gynecomastia), the chin, neck, cheeks, ankles and calves.
Some surgeons, such as Dallas, Texas cosmetic surgeon Dr. Vasdev Rai, choose to perform ultrasonic liposuction for most procedures because of the benefits of the procedure over traditional liposuction.
The benefits of UAL over traditional liposuction include:
· Decreased surgery time—ultrasonic liposuction can allow the surgeon to break up and remove fat more quickly that traditional surgery.
· Faster recovery time—the UAL procedure is generally less traumatic for the body, so recovery time tends to be quicker.
· Decreased tissue trauma—because the fat is liquefied with the ultrasound, the surgeon does not have to force the cannula through the tissue to the degree required for traditional liposuction.
· Reduced blood loss—the ultrasound also helps the surgeon eliminate a lot of the blood loss associated with traditional surgery.
· Tightened skin—the ultrasound technology can actually tighten the skin as it liquefies fat, creating similar effects to tummy tuck or body lift surgeries.
If you are considering ultrasonic liposuction, it is important that you speak to an experienced plastic surgeon in order to reduce the risk of any complications associated with the procedure.
When you are looking for a plastic surgeon in your area, it is necessary to find a surgeon with board certification as well as extensive experience in performing the procedure of your interest and a wide range of other procedures. You should consider asking to see before and after photos from other patients the surgeon has had to get an idea of the results you should expect.
You will need to schedule an initial consultation with your surgeon to determine the best approach for your procedure. You will also discuss the pre and post-surgery needs.
About the Author
If you would like to learn more about ultrasonic liposuction or other body contouring procedures, please visit the website of Dallas cosmetic surgeon Vasdev Rai, MD, FACS for more information.
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