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Is Ultrashape As Effective As Liposuction Surgery?

There was a story today at AOL saying you get body slimming results with a procedure involving no surgery: ultrashape. Is it recommended as a better alternative then liposuction surgery or not?

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UltraShape works well but does not replace liposuction

Liposuction is still the gold-standard for fat removal. The non-invasive procedures like UltraShape will never replace lipo nor be as predictable. However, UltraShape is an alternative for patients who do not want lipo or its side effects. We have used UltraShape in our clinic in Canada (where it is approved) since 2007 with very good, consistent results. Generally, we only offer this treatment to patients who refuse to have lipo or any other surgery as we feel that it is... more
Arie Benchetrit, MD
Montreal Plastic Surgeon
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Stick with liposuction. I think Ultrashape is a gimmick.

Hi. Avoid any procedure that has a brand name or a catchy title.  It's marketing to the gullible.  Tumescent liposuction has a long and great record of safety, good results, and quick recovery.
George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Ultrashape

Ultrashape is a technology employing external ultrasound to perform fat reduction in the subcutaneous plane.  It is not a complete substitute for liposuction because it can not reduce as much as can be removed with surgery.  Besides, it it not yet available in the US.
Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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You won't get the same result from UltraShape.

Unfortunately, this mini procedure gives mini results. If you have more than a very small amount of fat, you will get much better results with liposuction. This is why liposuction is one of the most performed operations in the U.S. The fat cells are removed and won't come back. The discomfort of liposuction is minimal and our patients return to work in 4 days.
Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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