Nowadays, liposuction is becoming one of the more common cosmetic surgeries. What many people don’t know though is that there are various liposuction methods. Because of this fact, this article will describe what encompasses the ultrasonic liposuction method, as well as some of its benefits.

During this procedure, your doctor will use a reed like device (which is called a cannula) to turn you fatty deposits into a liquid form. This is done via high pitch sound waves. Once the fat takes a liquid form, the surgeon removes the fat deposits via the cannula.

In ultrasonic liposuction, there are two versions. The first version is the external method, which involves placing a paddle shaped device on the exterior of your skin to melt the fat. The second version is the internal method, which involves the cannula to actually touch the fat deposits. In both cases, the cannula still has to remove the liquefied deposits.

At this point, we want to mention that lipo does not come without risks (no medical procedure does). A risk that is possible is seroma. Seroma is where your body produces excess fluid to replace the areas vacated by your fat deposits. Fortunately, a skilled surgeon knows how to deal with this situation, so your risk of complications is minimal.

The second potential risk that you should know about is possible burning and blistering. This can occur because of the large amount of heat generated during liposuction. As with seroma, as long as you have a certified surgeon, the risk of this occurring is minimal.

There are several benefits of using ultrasonic liposuction as compared to traditional liposuction. The first benefit is that the surgeon will be able to remove fat deposits from difficult areas (such as your neck). Another benefit is that this procedure allows the surgeon to remove more fat at one time as compared to traditional lipo.

The third benefit of this procedure is that it can tighten the patients skin (which could possibly eliminate the need for a tummy tuck). The last benefit is that more fat can be removed with less tissue damage and less blood loss, compared to a normal liposuction.

In conclusion, there are many reasons why a person may choose to proceed with the ultrasonic liposuction method. While there may be some risks, the benefits outweigh them easily. If you have any further questions, we recommend you contact a certified surgeon for a consultation.