Liposuction Styles Chosen By Surgeons

Lasers are revolutionizing all forms of surgery, not least of which are the cosmetic surgeries. Everything from dentistry to facelifts are being performed with lasers at some clinics. However, not all surgeons are jumping on the laser bandwagon. The choices surgeons are making in types of liposuction used in surgeries are a mixed bag.

If you are interested in lipo, you have probably been doing your research. You know all about the different side effects of the surgery, how long the surgery is supposed to last and what you can expect as a recovery time. Perhaps, though, you have been researching the traditional suction assisted surgery. Although there are other styles that surgeons are turning to in their offices, the traditional form of liposuction is still the most popular. According to one particular study, doctors choose this form of surgery about 50 percent of the time. During this procedure, the surgeon gently inserts a vacuum device into the fat layers, breaking up and removing fat cells.

Another very popular form is the ultra-sound based surgery. Ultrasound can be used in spurts or pulses to break down the cells, turning the fat liquid and therefore more easily removed. Often this type of surgery is used in tough areas where the fat is considered more difficult to remove. This form has less blood loss but can take a bit longer than other forms of surgery.

Power assisted surgeries are also popular among surgeons. These surgeries are done very similarly to traditional liposuction. The surgery is done through a very specific type of procedure and suction device. Because the device has some mechanized type movement the doctor can make less invasive in and out passes with the suction device. This means there are fewer traumas on the body.

Finally, the laser-assisted form is beginning to make its way into a lot of clinics. Through lasers and thermal energy the fat cells are affected and the fat is easily broken down and removed. The only incision is made for the cannula, the device that sucks out the fat. Doctors that stand behind laser technologies say that the surgery style provides an easier recovery because it is less invasive.

Obviously, your choice in surgeon will be the most telling factor in what type of liposuction you undergo. Your surgeon will most likely have a preferred form of surgery that they use regularly in their office. If you are interested in a specific form of surgery, like laser or ultrasound, then do some research to find a reputable surgeon that performs that method.

Liposuction through lasers, ultrasound and traditional suction are all being used in cosmetic surgery clinics both nationally and internationally. If you are shopping around for the right procedure for you, do further research on each of the most popular forms to find the right style for your needs.