PREMIER Power Assisted Liposuction in Mesa

What is Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL)?

Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL) is an innovative technique for removing unwanted fat with precision. It involves the use of a cannula, a thin tube connected to a motorized handpiece, that vibrates at high speed. The oscillating motion loosens fat cells gently, facilitating their removal without the use of heat, making the procedure both effective and minimally invasive.

Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL) is frequently linked to specific brands of machines. At True Contour Medical in Mesa, we use the Vibrasat Pro by MollerMedical. We find that this machine offers exceptional results for all treatment areas while ensuring the highest mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) viability for successful fat transfer procedures.

Traditional suction-assisted liposuction (SAL), (https://www.realself.com/surgical/liposuction), relies on manually jabbing the cannula to dislodge fat. In contrast, Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL) speeds up the process and increases efficiency, reducing the surgeon’s fatigue and shortening the patient’s time under anesthesia.

PAL is versatile enough to be used on its own to break up and remove fat cells or alongside advanced technologies like VASER (https://www.realself.com/surgical/vaser-liposuction) (ultrasound energy), Smartlipo (https://www.realself.com/surgical/smart-lipo) (laser heat), or Renuvion (helium plasma with radiofrequency energy). These complementary methods liquefy fat, making removal gentler on surrounding tissues while the heat element contracts the skin slightly for enhanced contouring.

PAL, like other liposuction methods, is highly versatile and can be used on multiple body areas, such as the abdomen, love handles, back, bra rolls, upper arms, inner and outer thighs, knees, ankles, and even under the chin.

Are You a Candidate For Treatment?

Since liposuction is not a weight loss treatment (https://www.realself.com/concerns/major-weight-loss), it is most effective for those within 30% of their ideal weight with pockets of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. Skin elasticity is another critical factor—skin that is loose or has stretch marks may not tighten properly after the procedure and could sag instead.

Benefits of Power Assisted Liposuction

• Focuses on eliminating stubborn fat to create a sculpted, more defined look.
• Effectively removes fat from various problem areas across the body.
• Preserves fat cells for future use in grafting or transfer procedures.
• Minimizes trauma to surrounding tissues while removing excess fat.
• Improves plastic surgery results by targeting fat removal.
• A weight loss procedure that provides lasting results for body shaping.
• Targets fat areas that don’t respond to traditional diet and exercise.
• Gently removes excess fat to achieve a smoother, more contoured figure.

The recovery process following Power Assisted Liposuction in Mesa is often smoother than traditional methods, thanks to the precision of the oscillating cannula. It’s normal to experience bruising and swelling in the treated areas as your body heals. Compression garments are usually suggested to reduce swelling and assist in the healing process.

You may experience mild discomfort in the first few days after Power Assisted Liposuction, but most patients can quickly return to light activities. Full recovery and the best aesthetic results generally take a few weeks, depending on the size and areas treated. Because PAL causes less trauma to surrounding tissues, recovery is usually faster compared to traditional liposuction. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle after the procedure is key to ensuring long-term, satisfying results.