Since the early days of liposuction procedures, the technique has evolved significantly. It’s no longer seen as an easy way to get rid of excess fat. Contemporary body contouring puts more focus on proportion, accuracy of the tissue, its characteristics, as well as the relationships between adjacent regions of the body. For patients researching the newest liposuction technology, understanding these distinctions can make a consultation far more productive.
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At PRM Cosmetic Surgery, Los Angeles liposuction can be thought of a specialized contouring process. Instead of treating all patients or areas of the body in a similar manner, surgeons look at the area where the fat is, the condition of skin as well as previous surgeries, overall health, as well depending on the appearance that the patient would like to attain.
Modern Liposuction: The Base
A variety of modern techniques rely on tumescent liposuction. When performing this procedure, a specialized solution containing local anesthetic, saline and epinephrine are injected into the treated area prior to removal. The tissue is made easier to manipulate, allowing the surgeon to cut off fat with a thin cannula.
Liposuction is a procedure that can be done in various areas, including the waistline, abdomen hips and thighs as well as the neck, buttocks, and back. It is important to note that it is designed to reduce the appearance of fat deposits in specific areas instead of being an alternative to weight loss.
Where VASER and Ultrasonic Techniques are a Good Fit
VASER Lipo utilizes ultrasound-assisted technologies to disrupt fat tissue before it’s removed. It can give surgeons another possibility to perform contouring surgery in specific regions.
Ultrasonic lipo is a phrase that describes processes that utilize ultrasound energy to remove fat. Not only the most recent devices that are valuable. The anatomy of the patient, the area of treatment as well as the surgical method and the desired level of definition will all determine whether ultrasound-assisted methods make sense.
The consultation should be based on why the technique that is chosen is right for each individual, and not assume that there is a superior method to another.
What About Laser-Assisted Liposuction?
Laser lipo utilizes laser energy in the treatment and is another advancement in technology-assisted contouring. The efficacy of ultrasound-assisted treatments differs based on the patient and their treatment goals.
It is easy for consumers to be confused by the claims and techniques of brands. A surgeon with experience can clarify how a device contributes to the process, its limitations and how an alternative method could yield the desired outcome.
Revision Procedures Require Different Planning
Anyone who has undergone the procedure of liposuction is faced with a unique set of problems. Patients may want to consider revision liposuction for correction of the residual fat, asymmetry or irregular contours after the procedure previously.
It is important to carefully assess the tissue that has previously been treated. This tissue may have scar tissue or a different distribution of fat. The surgeon must consider what is feasible taking into account the skin’s quality and size of tissue remaining.
Methods of Selection for Patients
Liposuction isn’t a one-size-fits-all technique that can produce the same results for all. Although technology continues to advance but surgical judgement is essential for achieving a the best results in body contouring.
In a consultation with PRM Cosmetic Surgery patients can talk about both traditional and advanced techniques. The medical history of the patient the procedures previously performed as well as the anatomy, requirements and the factors that affect recovery are all taken into consideration to determine which procedure is the best for each patient.