Power Assisted Lipo Vs Ultrasound Assisted Lipo- What's the Difference?

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Latest answer by Ali Sajjadian, MD
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Can these really help tighten and leave wanting results for the abdomen?

10 answers to Power Assisted Lipo Vs Ultrasound Assisted Lipo- What's the Difference?

Liposuction using Power assisted or Ultrasonic method

Power assisted Liposuction uses a probe that vibrates back and forth and partially dissolves the fat before removing it. Ultrasonic Liposuction acutally sends sound waves and makes the fat liquid. This allows for more efficient removal of the fat. It also allows the dermis to contract and gives best results for liposuction of the back or male breast reduction. Hope this was helpful.

Ali Sajjadian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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ultrasound or power-assisted liposuction

Ultrasonic liposuction involves the delivery of ultrasonic energy to soften and even liquify the fat prior to liposuction. Power-assisted liposuction uses a device that moves a very small distance back and forth as the cannula moves through the tissue. No supplemental heating energy is delivered with power-assisted liposuction. These devices make it somewhat more easy for the surgeon in cases of more fibrotic tissue, or collagen build-up, but has never conclusively shown that it makes... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

It's not the tool, it's the surgeon wielding it.....

Liposucton contours...in general it does not tighten! good results occur when good surgeons use whatever tools they prefer to remedy a particular problem. you can get good results with pal, ual, and straight suction lipectomy. pick your plastic surgeon carefully...that is the most important ingredient for getting a good outcome...which method he/she prefers is much less important. watch out for all the gimmickery and marketing hype out there for certain devices , many o more

Bruce K. Barach, MD
Schenectady Plastic Surgeon

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Power assisted versus ultrasonic liposuction

The most frequently performed methods of liposuction are standard liposuction and ultrasonic liposuction. Power-assisted liposuction is the same as standard liposuction, except that the tip of the instrument used to remove the fat is actually motorized to aid in removing the fat. Many other "forms" of liposuction can be found on the internet, but make sure you do your research into what is really happening if you decide to go with a form of liposuction that... more

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Modalities of liposuction

I agree with Dr. Coleman's answer. The take-home point is that neither power assisted or ultrasonic (or laser) liposuction are going to give you a better result than properly performed traditional liposuction. They will be more expensive and have more risks and may make it easier for the surgeon but they won't give better results.

Scott L. Replogle, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

Both power assisted and ultrasonic liposuction are designed to make the work of the surgeon easier.

Both power assisted and ultrasonic liposuction are designed to make the work of the surgeon easier. Although I helped to develop the most popular powered liposuction instrument, I no longer use this technique. I also abandoned ultrasonic liposuction a long time ago. After 27 years of performing liposuction, I feel I am getting the best results ever using manual liposuction. Using very small instruments, I can definitely sculpt more precisely. And if I have to work harder, it is worth it... more

William Coleman III, MD
Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon

Power and Ultrasound Liposuction

Liposuction involves the use of suction to remove fat, and both power assisted (PAL) and ultrasound assisted (UAL) liposuction were designed to facilitate fat removal. The techniques are different in that PAL uses a rapidly vibrating cannula to increase the speed of aspiration, whereas UAL relies on ultrasound energy delivered to the fat to emulsify it for easier removal. There are different indications and complications with each, and you should discuss both procedures with your plastic... more

Olivia Hutchinson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction Works Well For the Abdomen

We like the Vaser Liposuction system for the abdomen as it emulsifies the fat and heats the tissues. We have found a decreased bruising and swelling as well as pain following body contouring with the Vaser. However your physician may feel differently and I would go with whatever your physician recommends following a consultation. In general we see a lot of women whom would be happier in the long run with a mini tummy tuck or full tummy tuck in situations when the skin... more

Charles Perry, MD
Sacramento Plastic Surgeon

Power vs. Vaser vs Laser lipo - none is a substitue for a tummy tuck

Liposuction removes fat, and anytime this is done the skin overlying that area shrinks to some degree. The question is whether any special technique increases the tightening of the skin more than would happen without it. Power-assisted lipo (PAL) uses a vibrating cannula - the instrument inserted into the fat to suction it out - in order to shake loose the fat cells more effectively. I have seen no data indicating that it causes more skin tightening. VASER is ultrasound, which uses high... more

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Difference between Power Assisted Liposuction VS. Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction

ALL modern liposuction technique pre-inject and swell (IE tumesce) the fat with a (tumescent) solution of saline or Ringer's lactate containing Epinephrine (to shrink the blood vessels) and a local anesthetic (for reduction of pain). This is referred to as TUMESCENT ANESTHESIA. After allowing this solution 15 minutes to work - Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction (UAL) uses ultrasound to break up the fat before removing it WHILE - Power Assisted Liposuction uses a hand held engine... more