Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction in Miami

In Miami, Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction techniques can break up and remove stubborn fat cells to help patients realize a more slender silhouette.

Slenderizes areas unresponsive to diet and exercise
Can be performed on almost any area

While similar to traditional liposuction, Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction (UAL or VASER Liposuction) combines ultrasound energy to aid in the removal of unwanted fat that the patient has been unable to lose through traditional diet and exercise.

Who Should Consider Ultrasound Liposuction?

UAL is a liposuction technique that is used as a permanent fat reduction procedure to slim the body and achieve a sleek result. Areas often treated through UAL include:

Chin and neck
Upper arms
Flanks and back
Tummy and hips
Thighs
Buttocks
Knees
Ankles

UAL is ideally performed on patients who have achieved a stable body weight. The procedure may be performed alone or incorporated with other procedures such as a tummy tuck, body, thigh or arm lift, male breast reduction, or breast reduction.

The Surgical Process

When UAL is performed, it is like traditional liposuction in that a small suction device is placed under the skin to remove unwanted fat deposits. However, UAL uses ultrasonic energy that targets and breaks up fat cells making their removal easier. In many cases, UAL can achieve results comparable to traditional liposuction with a shorter downtime and fewer post-operative side effects.

Life After Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction in Miami

Following the UAL procedure, you should expect some downtime, but most people return to work after several days. The recovery period for UAL is often shorter than that of traditional liposuction and the patient experiences fewer contour irregularities. You may be prescribed medications following treatment to manage any discomfort.

Like traditional liposuction, UAL does have some possible side effects including burning, numbness, swelling, infection, healing delays and formation of blood or fat clots; the greater the removal of fat, the greater the risk of these side effects or complications.

To learn more about ultrasound assisted liposuction in Miami, contact the office of Miami Beach plastic surgeon Dr. Rian Maercks.