Is tickle lipo a gimmick?

Tickle lipo is one of the various power assisted liposuction machine(PAL) out there. It was first introduced in Belgium years ago, its otherwise called nutational infrasonic liposculpture (NIL). When patients are adequately anesthesized and the NIL is being used the tip can sometimes tickle the patient and actually make them laugh , hence the name Tickle Lipo. I’ve had people giggle while doing the procedure several times. It’s a very good machine and is as good if not better than the MicroAire PAL system 
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In my opinion, Tickle Lipo is the best procedure for liposuction. Smart lipo is a fine procedure that can give great results but it's no longer the latest and greatest. Smart lipo is led by a marketing machine and people are likely to be familiar with the procedure because it's so well known. Yet the the cutting-edge technology of Tickle Lipo is a superior procedure, it just doesn't get the same press. Tickle Lipo is unique in that it generates a 3-dimensional vibration that breaks up fat. After the fat has been emulsified, it can then be removed with smaller, safer cannulas. Some patients have commented that they are tickled during the procedure due to the vibratory motion; thus, the name “Tickle Lipo.”.
This advanced technology utilizes the effective power of vibration and rotation in such a gentle manner that anyone can now enjoy the benefits of Tickle Liposuction.
Tickle Lipo offers the following benefits:
Latest FDA-approved technology.No general anesthesia.Removes fat more effectively and more evenly.Stay Cool Cannula– no risk of burning tissue.Less bruising, little to no downtime.In office (walk-in/walk-out) procedure.3-Dimensional vibration that gently breaks up and removes fat.The vibration stimulates collagen to help with skin tightening.

Tickle lipo is just another name for a type of Tumescent liposuction. Vibro Lipo, Power Assisted Lipo, Tickle liposuction, are very similar variations of mechanically assisted tumescent liposuction that use a small motor to rotate, vibrate and or oscillate the liposuction cannula. Tickle lipo has had all of the following names: Custom Acoustic Liposuction (CAL) or Nutational Infrasonic Liposuction (NIL) and was originally marketed in some countries as Vibroliposuction or Vibro Lipo™. All of these are just brand or marketing names for variations of Tumescent lipousuction which use dilute local anesthesic to allow the procedure to be safely while the patient is awake or lightly sedated. There are several advantages to doing the liposuction without the risk of general anesthesia. I think the makers of Tickle lip I hope this helps. Wishing you the best of health, Dr Wright.

Hello,This is a device that is designed primarily for awake liposuction. Be sure your surgeon is accredited to perform liposuction in a hospital.  Effectiveness and quality of any liposuction is not influenced by the device, but by the experience and talent of the surgeon.Don't be confused, if it is liposuction of any kind, it is no more or less 'invasive' a procedure than other types of liposuction, and is in fact a real surgery. Go visit a few surgeons ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeons expert in body contouring. Best of luck!

The most important thing is that you go to an expert for treatment.  The type of liposuction doesn't matter so much as the person doing it, however HI DEFINITION procedures require a very specific type of training.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Gold standard is Tumescent liposuction.  Rest are marketing gimmick and would increase prices for no added advantage. 

Short answer- NO.
Tickle Lipo is a real procedure with a unique technology. In first started in Belgium about 20 years ago. There it is called Nutational Infrasonic Liposculpture. aka NIL.
It distinguishes itself from other technologies by not using any excessive heat, like  VASER and Laser Liposuction, during the procedure.  And it does not use sharp cutting instruments which all the other techniques use, including Laser and VASER.
With Tickle, the instruments are cool running and blunt. The cannula is rotating and vibrating allowing it to move thru the tissues comfortably during the numbing process and when suctioning, that motions causes liquefaction of the fat and enhances a thorough and easy removal.
In short, not a gimmick, it is a superior form of office base lipo.

Dear Ms. ac40507,Thank you for your question.Unfortunately the answer is yes.... A marketing term not a actual technique.LIPOSUCTION= removal of fat by cannulaes.there are several types:a) suction asst. Liposuction (SAL)b) ultrasonic asst. liposuction (UAL)c) power asst. liposuction (PAL)d) laser asst. liposuction (LAL) e) water asst. liposuction (WAL)They are all effective and are secondary to the experience of the Plastic SurgeonLIPOSCULPTURE = implies a more precise methodology.Like in golf "it's not the club it's the golfer"In addition to liposculpting many of us have added non surgical methods "to shrink skin" after liposculpture using Radio Frequency(RF)devices. Two such devices include:a) Vellashape IIIb) Thermi tightPlease make a appointment with a experienced Plastic Surgeon who is Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).My best wishes,R. A. Hardesty, MD, FACSDiplomate and Certified by the Am. Bd. of Plastic Surgerywwwimagineplasticsurgery.com4646 Brockton AveRiverside, Ca 92506(951) 686-7600

The best thing to do is look at the before/after photos of plastic surgeon you have chosen (they have to show you body photos from under the breast to above the knee in four views - front, quarter turn, profile and back; you can see my website); if you like the photos then you are in good hands; if you don't see the four views then be careful.  How the procedure is done should not be what is important but rather the plastic surgeon's abilities.  

There are many types of liposuction from many different companies around the world. All liposuction machines are built on the basic principle of breaking up and removing the fat directly from the body. Some technologies vary on how they break up the fat, whether they use the surgeon's movements (traditional), a machine's movements (Tickle and Power-assisted), or energy waves (ultrasound or laser). They all work if performed appropriately because ultimately the fat is removed. Not exercising for 3 weeks before should not harm your results. It is more important to continue a healthy diet and exercise routine after your recover form your surgery to optimize your results. Best of luck!