Ultrasonic Liposuction Guides

Ultrasonic Liposuction

With Ultrasonic liposuction, unwanted fat cells are removed from your body using ultrasound waves to melt the fat, and then it’s removed using a small tube (cannula). To discuss Ultrasonic liposuction in more detail, talk to a cosmetic surgeon or board-certified plastic surgeon in your area.

Ultrasonic Liposuction Surgery

Surgeons offer two kinds of ultrasonic liposuction: Internal Ultrasonic liposuction and External Ultrasonic liposuction. You must follow any pre-op recommendations by your surgeon for both procedures. General anesthesia is administered or IV sedation is used for Internal Ultrasonic liposuction. Next, your  surgeon will make an incision and insert a long metal tube (cannula) under your skin. Ultrasonic waves are sent through the tube. The waves break down and melt the fat under your skin. When External Ultrasonic liposuction is performed, your surgeon applies a metal paddle to your skin. The paddle directs ultrasound waves into the fat under that area of skin. The waves cause the fat cells to soften or liquefy. Those are extracted with liposuction.

Advantages of Ultrasonic Liposuction

• Less tissue damage than other forms of liposuction
• Potentially can break up cellulite
• Can be performed on most areas of the body, unlike traditional liposuction
• Improved self-image
• Surgeon uses less force, so there's less swelling, bleeding and bruising

Disadvantages of Ultrasonic Liposuction

• Can cause blood clots
• Risks of blisters or burns
• Possible nerve damage
• Causes seromas, a fluid-filled blister under the skin that can last for weeks or months
• Post-operative garments must be worn for up to 5 weeks