Ultrasonic Liposuction

Ultrasonic liposuction is a method of liposuction to remove the fat. Ultrasound delivered to the subcutaneous fat gets broken up. The emulsified fat is then removed from the body. The skin is tightened by the surgeon at the same point of time. The ultrasonic wave is delivered by the tip of the cannula or the wand. When the tip comes in contact with the fat cells, the fat cells gets broken and is sucked out.

This is a new procedure, but is been received well by patients. You need an experienced surgeon who can deliver the right amount of ultrasound waves to the desired body parts. Those who have used this technique have also gone in for a healthier lifestyle with diet control and exercise regime.

It takes less time as the fat is already emulsified when the surgeon sucks it out. It is great for body parts such as the upper back, upper arms, inner thighs, male breast, love handles etc. The patient loses less blood and there is less bruising and swelling. The connective tissues are also less prone trauma. Improves the look and vanishes the ugly dimples of cellulite deposits. Patients can also go back to their daily routine faster. Within 2 months, the patient can lead a life that they used to before they underwent ultrasonic liposuction.

Some complications due to ultrasonic liposuction that may arise are nerve damage, but there is less bleeding and irregularity. Once the fat is removed from the body areas, it doesn’t come back. Neither does it come back in other body areas. Medication is provided to control the swelling and the bruising. Patients feel slight discomfort as they do with other types of surgeries. Patients are required to wear compression garments to assist them in healing process and controlling the swelling

Those patients who need a vast amount of fat to be removed from their bodies are also great candidates for the ultrasonic liposuction. . In fact those who have diabetes, obesity and hypertension can see marked improvement in their health and lifestyle after undergoing ultrasonic liposuction.

Costs can vary. It’s still a new technique and in the past very few doctors have attempted it. Most are still getting trained to perform this operation. For this reason, the cost are still high and a part of the costs are been apportioned for the training. In the US it costs approximately $1000. Though the surgeon profile and fee schedules may vary from state to state.