RF ultrasound treatment post Lipo. Did I just get ripped off or is this a necessary treatment?

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I am three weeks post abdominal liposuction. My doctor now informs me that I will need two therapeutic ultrasound treatments per week for the next eight weeks to achieve optimal results. At an additional price of $400 dollars. Did I just get ripped off or is this a necessary treatment?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

i believe this is essential for healing after liposuction, i have all my patients get hyperbaric oxygen, lymphatic massage, and RF skin tightening.  we include the RF treatments post liposuction in the cost of the procedure.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

All electromagnetic treatments including radiofrequency do one thing-warm-up the tissues. There's no evidence that it does any good. Aggressive treatment might actually do harm.

Marc J. Salzman, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

I have found both ultrasound and acoustic sound wave therapy both very therapeutic in addressing the venous congestion and persistent swelling that is sometimes seen after tummy tuck. Having said that, I cannot comment on what the costs are as all patients do not need this so in our practice it is also an add on volitional procedure. We usually do it at a nominal cost so as to have the patient be able to have a speedy recovery without undue financial strain.  Each practice is going to have their own financial standards and this probably varies by which part of the country you live in.Hope this is helpful.

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