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DONALD J. CAPUANO, MD.
Plastic Surgeon

Ultrasound liposuction is the newest rage (1997) in plastic and cosmetic surgery.

1997

What we as plastic surgeons and I in particular have learned is that ULTRASONIC LIPOSUCTION allows fat
To be more easily removed
with less trauma to the skin and tissues
with less blood loss
allowing more fat to be removed per operation
and last but not least - with less effort on the part of the surgeon

Individuals used to be quite thankful after traditional liposuction. They are now as a rule - THRILLED - with the results of surgery. I found it hard to believe that patient satisfaction has increased so dramatically !

THE DOWN SIDE

I find that there is
more recuperation time needed to do vigorous exercise
more tingling and even tingling to the point of significant discomfort
numbness lasts longer (up to four weeks more)
swelling in the skin lasts longer
In spite of this point people are EXTREMELY PLEASED with the results of surgery. The skin seems tighter as a result of this type of surgery. Very difficult areas are able to be treated. Fat that is sponge like is able to be removed.

While internal ultrasonic liposuction is not needed in every case, when needed it certainly can enhance the result of surgery.

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Ultrasonic liposuction is an addition to traditional liposuction that has been practiced since 1982. Dr. Illouz of Paris popularized the current method of liposuction in the late 1970s and early 1980s. While it was thought that this new form of liposuction would pose a threat to the excellent safety record that traditional liposuction has enjoyed, so far the problems have been minor (see above) but the results even more impressive. Due to its safety and efficiency, standard liposuction has become the most frequently performed operation done by plastic surgeons.

In summary, the use of ultrasound and the performance of ultrasonic liposuction is here to stay. The use of the additional ultrasound makes surgery easier for the surgeon and the patient. It also allows treatment of difficult areas to be more easily operated. We anticipate and so far we have found that the addition of ultrasound will tighten the skin to a degree far more that had been hoped and there is also less bleeding.

On the horizon are even better methods of fat removal. Within the next few years we will see the development of microwave fat removal. Indeed who knows, the magic pill for obesity just may be a microwave wand!!!

Ultrasonic Liposuction

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