We all have some areas of unwanted fat. For some, it’s the belly; for others, it’s the hips, thighs, or buttocks. This stubborn fat changes our contours and can show both in and out of clothing. For many of us, diet and exercise aren’t enough to address these trouble spots. Liposuction in Albany County with Latham, New York, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Rockmore can be the answer for people from Troy, Clifton Park, Saratoga Springs, and surrounding areas. This procedure is used to contour the body and remove unwanted fat for permanent, lasting results. This safe, effective procedure can give you the shape you’ve always wanted.
Types of Liposuction
The liposuction procedure has evolved over the decades. Today, there are enhancements that use advanced technology to make fat removal easier. Here is an overview of some of the types of liposuction.
- Traditional liposuction is the earliest type of liposuction. It used a rigid cannula that was inserted into a small, well-concealed incision to suction fat from beneath the skin. A vacuum-type device created suction through the cannula, allowing fat to be removed and the area to be carefully sculpted.
- The tumescent technique involves infusing a large volume of tumescent solution (saline and local anesthetic) into the area containing the fat at the start of the procedure. This process reduces bruising and blood loss and creates a more even contour after the liposuction is done.
- Power-assisted liposuction (PAL) involves a cannula that oscillates, which makes it easier to guide through the tissue and remove the fat. Dr. Rockmore typically combines the tumescent technique with PAL to give patients the best possible results.
- LipoAI liposuction uses laser energy to melt the fat before it is suctioned away. The level of laser energy is constantly monitored and controlled by artificial intelligence for faster, safer, and more efficient treatments than other laser-assisted lipolysis technologies.
- Ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL) emulsifies the fat prior to its removal by passing ultrasound energy through a small cannula. It combines ultrasound energy with a traditional suction device to remove fat in the treated area. Initially, it was thought that additional skin tightening would result from ultrasound energy. This has not proven to be effective, and it has additional potential complications not present with other techniques. For that reason, Dr. Rockmore does not advocate UAL for most people.
Other forms of liposuction are continually being developed to improve the procedure and the results. Dr. Rockmore stays current with these advances to make the procedure as safe and efficient as possible and provide the most attractive results. He also offers an effective cellulite treatment for women called Avéli™ that can complement liposuction results by smoothing out these unsightly dimples.
