Is traditional liposuction outdated?

With all of the new lipo procedures out there - tumescent, laser-assisted, ultrasound-assisted, and even fat-dissolving injections - is there still a place for traditional liposuction

5 answers to “Is traditional liposuction outdated?”

A: Traditional Liposuction is still the best option. Everything else is marketing.

Rodney A. Green, MD

The new alternatives to traditional liposuction, such as SmartLipo, are using very effective aggressive marketing techniques to promote their products. Usually these procedures are offered by non-plastic surgeons who have done a short course in doing the procedure and then set loose on the public. They... more

A: Traditional liposuction still lives!

Richard P. Rand, MD

Traditional liposuction combined with a modified tumescent technique is still the gold standard for liposuction. Do not be deceived by all the cleverly named "newer" techniques promising more than they can deliver. No "new" technique can beat properly performed traditional liposuction and make a marginal... more

A: Traditional liposuction is still the gold standard of...

D.J. Verret, MD

Traditional liposuction is still the gold standard of treatment. There are many good scientific studies comparing traditional liposuction with some of the newer techniques. In one study published by Fodor and Watson (Plast Reconstr Surg. 1998 Apr;101(4):1103-16; discussion 1117-9.), ultrasound assisted... more

A: Tradtional Liposuction

Kris M. Reddy, MD

Each of the techniques you mention have their place, and none are suitable for all patients.  Traditional Liposuction works well for significant areas that can not be adequately treated by any other technique.

A: Vaser liposelection is the new mainstay

Edmond A. Zingaro, MD

In my practice Vaser Liposelection is the mainstay. Since discovering Vaser I've not used any other technique as the results are so far superior. The technique incorporates the tumescent process. 3rd generation ultrasound breaks up the fat so the aspiration process is quite gentle. Actually, the entire... more

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