What is ultrasonic liposuction?

Ultrasonic liposuction is an advanced form of liposuction wherein an ultrasonic probe is used to deliver energy to the area being treated. This high frequency acoustic energy causes the breakdown of fat cells, Tumescent liposuction in itself uses mechanical trauma to break down fat. The aspiration phase of... more

These are terms that are used to denote the same process. There are many different options for liposuction. 1) Liposuction or Suction assisted lipectomy (SAL, Liposculpture, Etching) 2) Power assisted liposuction (PAL) 3) Ultrasonic Assisted Lipoplasty (UAL, requires liposuction as well) 4) Laser assisted... more

Ultrasound assisted liposuction works by a process known as cavitation, wherein ultrasound waves are used to break up the fat cells into oil droplets prior to aspiratoin.  The results are better in that the skin and subcutaneous fat may shrink slightly after the surgery.

The use of ultrasound in liposuction was one of the first assistive modalities added to the technique. The ultrasound cannula is passed under the skin just the same as the liposuction cannula, but when the ultrasound cannula is in, it vibrates at a very high frequency (above the level of human hearing, thus... more

Ultrasonic liposuction is just one modality to perform liposuction. It uses ultrasound energy to melt the fat. Some of the potential complications from this technique are burns and seromas that one does not see as often with more traditional techniques. It is thought that ultrasonic liposuction may work... more