Ultrasonic
Liposuction (UAL) for Men and Women
When
performing body contouring procedures, Dr. Davidson frequently
uses ultrasonic liposuction as part of the procedure. Ultrasonic
Assisted Liposuction (UAL) is a relatively new technique
which uses sound waves to liquefy excess fat, which is then
removed by traditional liposuction. UAL is particularly
helpful for contouring fibrous areas of the body, such as
the waist, back or male breast area. UAL has the advantage
that fat can be removed with very little blood loss, making
possible removal of larger volumes at a single procedure.
As part of your consultation visit, the pros and cons of
UAL will be discussed with you in detail.
The
best candidates for UAL are the same as for traditional
liposuction (not significantly overweight, good skin tone
and elasticity, good overall health and areas of fat which
are localized). As with traditional liposuction, tumescent
infiltration is used to prepare the tissues and to minimize
bruising and swelling.
The
availability of full hospital facilities with a staff of
Board Certified anesthesiologists provides the safest facilities
for liposuction and body contouring. Dr. Davidson has arranged
for all-inclusive reduced fee packages.
Although
UAL has only been in use in the United States for four to
five years, it has been used successfully in Europe for
more than ten years, and was first published in medical
journals in 1991. To date, there is no evidence that UAL
results in unforeseen adverse effects. In the U.S., long-term
studies are continuing to further evaluate this issue.
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