The more quotes I get the more confused I am. Regarding regular tumescent liposuction....is there a difference in the results if the surgeon uses power assist vs not. I guess if they don't use anything to break up the fat Is there a greater chance of scarring or lumpier results or is it just all the same? Seems like it would be more busing also but I just don't know. Does this matter with regular lipo/ not lazer. I have pretty much decided against that.
November 7, 2018
Answer: Pal vs traditional Thanks for writing,The most important part of liposuction is who is doing it. Laser, Vaser, Aqua, Wet, Superwet, PAL etc etc are all devices that can be used based on the Surgeons preferences. For me I don’t use just one device, at times I combine them based on what I want to do and achieve. Just because one has a hammer (only one liposuction device) doesn’t mean the world is a nail. I consider lipodevices as tools in a tool box, I pick the tool I need at the time I need it. Trust your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, if your not sure get a second opinion. Good LuckStephen M. Davis, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonMember: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeonMember: American Society of Plstic Surgeons
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November 7, 2018
Answer: Pal vs traditional Thanks for writing,The most important part of liposuction is who is doing it. Laser, Vaser, Aqua, Wet, Superwet, PAL etc etc are all devices that can be used based on the Surgeons preferences. For me I don’t use just one device, at times I combine them based on what I want to do and achieve. Just because one has a hammer (only one liposuction device) doesn’t mean the world is a nail. I consider lipodevices as tools in a tool box, I pick the tool I need at the time I need it. Trust your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, if your not sure get a second opinion. Good LuckStephen M. Davis, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonMember: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeonMember: American Society of Plstic Surgeons
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May 27, 2018
Answer: Liposuction with laser vs power Power assisted devices and lasers are both viable tools to aid with liposuction . I personally prefer power assisted cannulas over laser. That being said , the most important aspect of the surgery is the surgeons experience. Whether the surgeon uses powered devices , lasers ,vaser or simple tumescent liposuction is really simply surgeon preference. Good results can be obtained with any of these adjuncts but can also be achieved without using any of these. Discuss with your surgeon your goals as well as their experience. Dr Crabtree
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May 27, 2018
Answer: Liposuction with laser vs power Power assisted devices and lasers are both viable tools to aid with liposuction . I personally prefer power assisted cannulas over laser. That being said , the most important aspect of the surgery is the surgeons experience. Whether the surgeon uses powered devices , lasers ,vaser or simple tumescent liposuction is really simply surgeon preference. Good results can be obtained with any of these adjuncts but can also be achieved without using any of these. Discuss with your surgeon your goals as well as their experience. Dr Crabtree
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