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Yes, you may be a candidate for UAL of the abdomen & legs despite having had your lumbar fused at several levels, as long as proper positioning during the procedure will not compromise either you or the performance of the procedure. The areas in question require supine position on the operating room table and a “frog leg” position of the legs if your inner thighs are to treated. As long as you do not have limitations in your range of motion which precludes these positions, you should do fine. The Ultrasonic energy utilized during liposuction procedure is well localized and will not have adverse effects on the fused portions of the lumbar spine
Smooth results from liposuction is based on your surgeon’s training, skill, and experience. No machine can replace that. ‘Fat cavitation’ isn’t necessary if liposuction is performed. RF has no ability to meaningfully tighten skin. Go on more consults.
It's not your fault, years of company's and plastic surgeon's ads have suggested that the machine is important (whatever that machine is, Vaser, laser, radiofrequency, etc.), and that it is inherently better than liposuction alone, or that it tightens skin. 1. It's not the machine you pick t...
Ultrasonic cavitation which is similar to vaser does absolutely nothing to fibrous tissue. Power assisted liposuction which is like a jack hammer on fibrous tissue is the only thing that works on buffalo humps. It does great and cost is roughly $5000 for quality work.
While this procedure isn't textbook "reversible" there are options available that can provide you with great results. Some options include a fat transfer or Sculptra injections. I suggest waiting a minimum of 3 months post op and including lymphatic massages as a part of your post op care...
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