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Are Some Liposuction Techniques Only Good for "Debulking"?

asked 9 months ago by jayzee in Switzerland
Latest answer by Scott C. Young, MD
Question viewed 69 times
Tags: belly fat, options

Hello, I'm going to get a liposuction on my abdomen. I read many informations on the internet and sometimes they said that some techniques like water assisted liposuction give good results only for "debulking" and that for more little fat deposit the new techniques like ultrasound assisted liposuction are really better. Is that true ? It scares me a bit, because in my situation it's a little fat deposit on the lower abdomen and the liposuction is the "traditionnal" one ... Thanks a lot

3 answers to Are Some Liposuction Techniques Only Good for "Debulking"?

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Liposuction results depend a lot on the surgeon's ability and your compliance with diet and exercise.

Liposuction can give great results if all variables are right. Your compliance with diet and exercising is a big factor in the final results as well as the lipo surgeon's ability and artist eye. A lipo doc who has a lot of experience in his type of liposuction can do a good job for you. The old method of traditional lipo which is lipo under general anesthesia with larger canulas is good for debulking but lacks the finese of the more precise liposculpting... more
David Hansen, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrDavidHansen.com

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Liposuction is used to contour the body

Liposuction is meant to remove localized fat collection, not used for debulking. Sometimes fat is denser and needs laser liposuction. We use Smart Lipo Triplex for better results with that. Removing fat can leave excess skin and that can often be treated better with laser liposuction as well. So liposuction does “debulk” but it is used to contour the body; not for debulking as may be needed for weight loss.
Scott C. Young, MD

Medford Plastic Surgeon
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Different types of liposuction

There are many types of liposuction, but they rely partly on a "traditional" method involving using a cannula attached to some sort of suction to remove (or debulk) actual fat. If your surgeon is a board-certified plastic surgeon and commonly performs liposuction, it is best to trust his or her judgment regarding the technology used. There are downsides and risks - as well as potential benefits - to every type (ultrasound versus... more
Michelle Spring, MD

Marina Del Rey Plastic Surgeon

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