What is Vibro Liposuction?

A local clinic is advertising Vibro Liposuction extensively. However, I haven't been able to find much information on it online. What is involved in this procedure?

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7 answers to “What is Vibro Liposuction?”

A: Fancy name for Liposuction

By Brian K. Brzowski, MD - Ogden Plastic Surgeon

Now offering BIG BANG Liposuction!!! Sounds dramatic doesn't it, Estee? But just like all of the other fancy names for a bunch of different technologies, you're really just getting the skill of the surgeon with whatever tool she or he chooses for your particular problem. Select your surgeon first. Then... more

A: Ignore the procedure name. Ask for details about the surgeon performing the operation.

By Sutton Graham II, MD - Greenville Plastic Surgeon

Estee: As you can see from other posts, board-certified plastic surgeons were not impressed with the marketing plan of the clinic or the manufacturer of the "vibro" equipment. It is not a common procedure. It is not a proven advance. You are right to do more research, ask questions,... more

A: I trialed it

By Scott E. Kasden, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

I agree with what was said above. The rep asked me to try the machine. In addition to moving in and out like (reciprocating) like a sewing machine, it moves around so that if you looked at it end on it makes circles, and it has a motion like a washing machine. I am not sure if there is... more

A: Not familiar with that term

By Darrick E. Antell, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

I have not previously run into that specific term, but there appears to be no end in sight for creative marketing people to make something standard, seem new. While out of town one weekend, I asked where I could get my car washed and 2 people at the hotel front desk gave different suggestions. One of the... more

A: Vibro liposuction

By Brent Moelleken, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Vibro liposuction is merely another name for PALS (Power Assisted Liposculpture), a technique commonly used for aspirating fat. PALS involves a reciprocating metal tube (canula) that aspirates fat. It is in my opinion a valuable tool for liposculpture since it enables more precise movements in... more

A: Vibro Liposuction is a fancy marketing name for power-assisted liposuction

By Brooke R. Seckel, MD - Boston Plastic Surgeon

Vibro Liposuction is a marketing name applied to PAL, or power-assisted liposuction. The liposuction cannula moves back and forth in the fat tissue quickly by using an air assisted power device instead of being moved by the surgeons hand. This device makes the surgeons work easier and can thus improve fat... more

A: When in doubt, ask questions

By Sean A. Simon, MD - South Miami Plastic Surgeon

This may be simply a marketing attempt to make a long existing technology sound more appealing. There is a technique which is referred to as power assisted liposuction which involves using a powered cannula that vibrates and moves forward and back several millimeters to facilitate smooth passage through the... more

Comments

estee
17 posts
5 May 2009

Thank you so much for your wonderful and insightful comments. These will prove useful to not only those selecting a liposuction clinic,but also all those who need to make decisions regarding other procedures. Thanks again

kobech
unregistered guest

5 Jun 2009

Just did some google searches and found out that "vibro lipo" is actually not exactly the same as PAL. PAL usually uses a blade inside of a cannula or a cannula itself that moved back and forth. Vibro lipo moves a single cannula in a circular motion. I agree that it is still in the same family of technology, but I must say that for infiltration (numbing) it does work much better than original techniques. That would also be the other main thing. Vibro Lipo infiltrates and lipos with the same device. It also uses compressed air. Hope this helps. Just go google the term!

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