What is the meaning of PAL Lipo?
Liposuction in general describes negative pressure used to extract fat cells. Liposuction can be done "manually" by attaching a metal rod (cannula) to a syringe and applying manual negative pressure on the syringe plunger. Traditional (machine assisted) liposuction accomplishes this with a cannula attached to suction tubing and a vacuum machine. In Power assisted liposuction (PAL), the cannula has a handpiece that allows it to gently vibrate, "powering" it to break up fat cells with more ease and more efficiency. There are multiple other "energy" modalities (such has ultrasound, radiofrequency, thermal etc technology) that can also be added to the liposuction cannula/procedure in similar fashion to help with breaking up fat cells and or treating the overlying skin/tissues where needed.
Liposuction is like photography: the skill of the operator is MUCH more important than the technology. Having said that, I do like power-assisted liposuction (PAL) for fibrous areas where it's more difficult to remove the fat: the upper back and the male breast are two areas where I do use PAL. The oscillating tip facilitates the fat removal and reduces surgeon fatigue. I used to do a great deal of ultrasonic-assisted liposuction (UAL); I find PAL offers the same advantages in difficult areas at less cost and with greater safety. Good luck!
