Liposuction has seen a significant change since the days when the procedure was generally viewed as a method of removing unwanted fat. The modern body contouring procedure places more importance on proportion, precision, tissue characteristics, and the connection between adjacent regions of the body. For patients who are interested in the most recent techniques for liposuction, knowing these distinctions can make a consult much more effective.
At PRM Cosmetic Surgery in Los Angeles, liposuction is approached as a customized contouring procedure. To ensure that we do not treat each patient or area of the body in the same way surgery plan is based on the area of fat, the health and condition of the skin, previous procedures, overall health, and the ideal shape of the patient.
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Modern Liposuction: The Basis
A variety of modern techniques rely on tumescent liposuction. This technique involves injecting a solution containing saline and local anesthetic, along with epinephrine in the area of treatment prior to the removal of fat. The surgeon can eliminate the fat more easily with a thinner, more solid cannula.
Liposuction can be performed at the waist and abdomen along with the thighs, hips arms and back buttocks neck. It’s important to remember that the procedure is designed for the purpose of contouring fatty deposits in a specific area, not as a weight-loss substitute.
What is the difference between VASER and Ultrasonic Techniques?
VASER lipo uses ultrasound-assisted technology to help disrupt fatty tissue before it is removed. This provides surgeons with a second option of contouring specific regions.
More broadly, ultrasonic lipo describes approaches that use the energy of ultrasound as part of the process of eliminating fat. Not just newer equipment can have a positive impact. The anatomy of the patient, treatment location as well as the method of surgery used and the desired degree of definition all impact whether using ultrasound to aid in the procedure is appropriate.
A consultation should therefore focus on why a particular technique is suited for the particular person instead of thinking that one method is superior to all others.
What is Laser-Assisted Liposuction?
Laser lipo utilizes laser energy for treatment and is an additional advancement in the field of technology-assisted contouring. The efficacy of ultrasound-assisted treatments is contingent on the individual patient’s condition and treatment goals.
It is not difficult for customers to be swayed with the claims and technology of branded products. A surgeon with experience can explain how a device contributes to the process, its limitations and how the procedure is performed using a different method will yield an improved outcome.
Revision Procedures Require Different Planning
Patients who have had previously had liposuction presents a distinct challenge. Revision liposuction may be considered when a patient wants to address any remaining fat, asymmetry imperfections in the contour, or any other issue that occurred following an earlier procedure.
It is important to carefully look at the tissue that’s previously been treated. It could be a victim of scar tissue, or may have a altered fat distribution. The surgeon has to evaluate the extent of improvements that could be made while considering the quality of skin and remaining tissue.
Making a Choice based on the Patient
Liposuction isn’t the only procedure that yields identical results for all. While technology is constantly improving but surgical judgement is vital to achieve optimal body contouring.
PRM Cosmetic Surgery, patients are able to discuss both traditional and more advanced techniques during a personalized consultation. The medical background of the patient, the procedures previously performed along with the anatomy, requirements and the factors that affect recovery are taken into account in order to determine the appropriate technique for each individual.
