Types of Liposuction

    ATLANTA, GA, March 29, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Liposuction is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States today. Liposuction is an effective way to remove up to ten pounds of fat from almost any area of your body, helping provide you with a slimmer, more attractive frame.

Typically, liposuction is used to treat areas where deposits of stubborn fat will not respond to diet and exercise. These areas include:

- Legs
- Hips
- Abdomen
- Back
- Arms
- Chest/breasts
- Neck and face

The liposuction technology that will best suit your needs should be determined by an experienced, board-certified* plastic surgeon. Working with a qualified plastic surgeon can reduce your risks for complications and help ensure pleasing and symmetrical results.
Types of Liposuction

All liposuction is based on the traditional method in which a small incision is made through which a cannula is inserted for the removal of fat. In addition to the traditional liposuction technique, other options include:

- Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL) - PAL uses a cannula similar to that used in traditional liposuction to remove excess fat. However, with PAL, the cannula has an oscillating tip that breaks down fat and makes it easier to remove
- Ultrasonic Liposuction (UAL) - UAL uses ultrasound waves to break up deposits of fat, making them easier to remove. Like PAL, the cannula used in UAL oscillates to make removal that much easier
- Laser Assisted Liposuction (LAL) - Like the name suggests, the cannula used in LAL has a laser. This laser is used to liquefy fat for easier removal
- Radiofrequency Assisted Liposuction (RFAL) - RFAL uses radiofrequency to melt fat like butter. This makes extraction much easier
- Water Jet Liposuction - this technique uses a sterile saline solution to blast away fat like a power washer, making it easier to remove

As an added benefit UAL, LAL, and RFAL cause an elevation of skin temperature that has been proven to help skin better shrink to meet your new, thinner frame.

There are many types of liposuction available. Some techniques allow your plastic surgeon to make smaller incisions, minimizing both visible scarring and recovery time. Others are able to minimize damage to surrounding tissue, blood vessels, and nerve endings. In the end, the type of liposuction you choose should be based on the unique needs of your body. Working closely with an experienced plastic surgeon, the technique that will best meet your needs can be determined.

* = Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

If you live in or around Atlanta, Marietta, or Woodstock, Georgia and would like more information on your options for liposuction, please visit the website of Marietta Plastic Surgery to see all of the options they have to offer.

Website: http://www.mariettaplasticsurgery.com

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