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Ultrasonic Liposuction Guide

There are many types of liposuction procedures offered today which is a boon for all those who are looking for a safe and fast way to beautify themselves. You have the traditional or the tumescent liposuction which is recommended when the fatty area is large. Then you have the ultrasonic liposuction procedure which is best for those who want a fast and bruise-less recovery. Lastly, you have the laser liposuction for those who are a little past the age best recommended for this procedure.

The Ultrasonic Liposuction What You Always Wanted to Know

The ultrasonic liposuction is a procedure that uses ultrasound to break the fat layers where the tumescent type uses saline and laser liposuction uses laser beams. There are two types of ultrasonic liposuction one is internal and another external. When the fat is exposed to ultrasonic waves it is transformed into oil which is easily removed by suction through a thin tube.

The process followed by the ultrasonic liposuction is an improved version of the traditional method. As with the traditional liposuction, the ultrasonic process also requires that saline or other tumescent fluid is first injected in the fat deposit areas. As soon as the optimum tumescence is achieved, the ultrasonic waves are used to convert the fat into an oily emulsion which is then easily removed through the hollow canula inserted under the skin through a two-three millimeter opening.

The best application of the ultrasonic liposuction is that it can remove fat from difficult to handle areas such as hips, upper arms, under the chin, etc.

Risks and Possible Complications

Ultrasonic liposuction does look simple, but it is nonetheless surgery and therefore is open to all such risks that surgery entails. It could provoke sudden and unexplained hemorrhage; it could develop into an allergic reaction, it could have anesthesia side-effects, and so on. There have been cases where the patient died while having a liposuction done, though such incidents are few and far between.

Ensure that you thrash out all your fears and have all your doubts cleared before taking the decision to undergo this procedure. Find a doctor who is not only highly qualified but also experienced since this is a new technique and requires a certain amount of dexterity. Besides, it would be good to know that your to-be surgeon has done many such procedures before.

Do not be afraid to ask questions until you find all the answers you want or to back out if you find the doctor is not up to your liking. Go for it only when you feel 100 percent safe and sure about it.

Types Of Liposuction

There has been an advance in liposuction that has brought about a new non-invasive procedure. This surgery has advantages to the traditional method of liposuction in that the recovery time is much shorter and the technique has fewer complications than traditional liposuction.

This new liposuction allows people to really target the problem areas on the body that no amount of exercise and dieting will get rid of. The best part is that this new liposuction method is permanent; once you have taken away fat cells with the procedure they will not come back.

The Technique

Under this new liposuction method you are put under local anesthetic and lasers are used to melt fat. The tube that is used in this new liposuction method is a millimeter in diameter and there is little trauma and no need for stitches, difference that make it a safer surgery option than old liposuction methods.

Fat oozes out of the small incisions made or is suctioned out and a small amount may be absorbed by the body and then excreted within 24 hours. The fact that you dont have to go under general anesthetic also makes it very appealing.

Recovery

Recovery from this surgery is also much faster than traditional liposuction methods. Where before you could only expect to go back to work after one or two days. You still have to wear the compression bandages for two weeks after your surgery; this is a lot shorter when compared to the six weeks that is expected on average of normal liposuction.

Advantages

As mentioned earlier there are fewer traumas to your body with this new liposuction method. One of the reasons for that is the fat being suctioned out is liquid fat, not solid fat, this makes the procedure less traumatic than if solid fat was being suctioned out of your body.

There is also no need for face-lifts or tucks of any kind after the surgery. Where previously traditional methods left loose skin that needed to be surgically corrected, here you skin is actually tightened after your operation. This procedure is excellent for body sculpting and can remove up to 8lbs of fat in a session.

The results are also permanent; fat cells do not grow back. Once you have removed them with this new liposuction method you have said goodbye to them forever. Although all surgeries have risks there have been no serious side effects reported as a results of this surgery. Consult with your surgeon on the suitability of this surgery for you.

Author: Caroline Bourke

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