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What is the Best Type of Liposuction for Me?

asked 1 year ago by hitherex79 in New York City, NY
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: age 25-34, flanks, stomach, female, 110-129 lbs, 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 0 in, options

Hello and thank you for reading this. I've been researching about Smart lipo, vaser, PAL, ultrasonic, tumescent lipo, etc. With all the choices out there, it's getting pretty confusing. I am a slender 5'8 woman 25 years old, about 122-125 pounds with some fat on stomach and flanks. Now I know that all of these types of lipo works but what do you think is BEST for me? Meaning, if you were the doctor which procedure would you perform on me? Thank you so much for your help.

14 answers to What is the Best Type of Liposuction for Me?

The best liposuction is from the best doctor!

The technology is not nearly as important as the talent and artistry and experience of the surgeon. No technology will overcome poor technique.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Different Types of Liposuction

There are many different types of liposuction techniques available. I agree that you should search for an experienced board certified plastic surgeon, no necessarily the technique. I routinely use a combination of tumescent, power-assisted, and laser liposuction and my choice depends on proper evaluation of each patient. I take into account the amount of fat that is to be removed, the quality of the skin, and the area of the body. It is more the technique and experience of the... more

Matthew Schulman, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Is it the surgeon or the technology that counts in liposuction?

You are searching for the wrong thing SEARCH FOR THE SURGEON and NOT the THE TYPE OF LIPO. THEY ALL WORK. PLAIN OLD LIPOSUCTION WITH SMALL CANNULAS ACCOUNTS FOR 86% OF LIPOSUCTION IN THE WORLD. THE HIGH TECH STUFF MAY HELP A LITTLE HERE OR THERE BUT ITS THE SURGEON THAT COUNTS. A GREAT SURGEON CAN get a great result with any of the systems you mentioned. Tumescent......All liposuction is tumescent. Tumescent simply means you instill wetting solu more

George Commons, MD
Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon

www.pacfps.com

What is the Best Type of Liposuction for Me?

Regarding: "What is the Best Type of Liposuction for Me? Hello and thank you for reading this. I've been researching about Smart lipo, vaser, PAL, ultrasonic, tumescent lipo, etc. With all the choices out there, it's getting pretty confusing. I am a slender 5'8 woman 25 years old, about 122-125 pounds with some fat on stomach and flanks. Now I know that all of these types of lipo works but what do you think is BEST for me? Meaning, if you were the doctor which... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Best Liposuction?

Thank you for the question. There is a saying.." it's not the tool, it's the fool behind the tool” that matters. I think this holds very true for the liposuction procedure, in that it is the surgeon's, not the equipment's precision that matters. I hope this helps.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Which type of liposuction, tumescent, ultrasonic, power-assisted, laser-assisted (smartlipo), etc. is best depends

Most surgeons will agree that there is a lack of scientific studies that are double-blinded and peer reviewed that examine the safety and success rate of the different liposuction methods. Some devices add risks that don't occur with the conventional tumescent liposuction. Ultrasonic and smartlipo have to be done correctly to avoid thermal burns in the skin. Ultrasonic, smartlipo and power-assisted liposuction may make the surgeon's arm less fatigued by the end of the procedure... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Which liposuction device is the best

The advantage of certain devices can be a disadvantage. A rocket ship is a fabulous mode of transportation but is unnecessary and excessive energy when traveling down the street. Some technologies use tremendous and powerful energy to wtihdraw the fat but this can potentially lead to more serious complications. The driver's skills are just as important as the device.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Best liposuction

There are many different techniques and machines and in instrumentation to perform liposuction but I always say it is not the want but the magician waving the wand that creates the magic! Good luck.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

The Best Type of Liposuction

I concur with my colleagues. Its NOT the technology, its the technician (your surgeon) that matters. Although all the manufacturers that sell these expensive devices make great claims of superior results with their respective devices, the REALITY is that there is not one single controlled study that shows any one liposuction technique that is better than the other. Please visit with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to see what he/she recommends. more

C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Best technique for liposuction

All responders are right on the mark. There has been a flood of "new" machines and technologies with laser / water / ultrasound / freezing, etc, all claiming to be better than traditional tumescent liposuction. These claims have never been proven in a reputable study. They are, however, heavily marketed as better. The skill and experience of your plastic surgeon is the key to your good result.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Best type of liposuction is one that is performed by a good surgeon.

Best type of liposuction is one that is performed by a good surgeon. It is NOT THE MACHINE that is important. It is the experience of the surgeon. The rest is marketing.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Techniques and Liposuction

As previously stated, technique and skill of the surgeon are the most important of all considerations. Many of the various modes of lipo (PAL, laser etc) claim to be superior to the others. However, in my opinion, the mode done most by your particular surgeon is often the most effective for him and thus is the one you should stick with.

Delio Ortegon, MD
San Antonio Plastic Surgeon

www.sacs-sa.com

The best liposuction?

Dr. Rand took the words right out of my mouth. We have seen many liposuction technologies come and go. The skill and experience of the surgeon are vastly more important than the technology. I compare this to photography: give a poor photographer a 20 megapixel digital SLR and they will still take bad pictures. A good photographer can shoot great pictures with a 50 year-old Kodak.

Eric Pugash, MD
Vancouver Plastic Surgeon

Tumescent liposuction has best safety and efficacy record.

Hi. Most experienced, board certified plastic surgeons use tumescent liposuction. Using tiny cannulas, and aspirating in both the superficial and deep planes are important. Ultimately the skill, experience, perseverance, and good eye of the surgeon determine the result. Some of the alternatives are occasionally indicated (not for you), and most are just marketing gimmicks, in my opinion. see video