PREMIER POWER ASSISTED LIPOSUCTION IN PHOENIX

What is Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL)?

Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL) is a cutting-edge fat removal method designed for precise body contouring. It employs a handpiece attached to a cannula, a slender tube, that moves in quick, controlled oscillations. This movement gently loosens fat cells, making them easier to extract without the need for heat, minimizing tissue trauma during the procedure.

Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL) is sometimes identified by the brand name of the specific machine used. At True Contour Medical in Phoenix, we rely on the Vibrasat Pro by MollerMedical. This device stands out for its effectiveness across all treatment areas and its ability to maintain optimal mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) viability for fat transfer procedures.

Traditional suction-assisted liposuction (SAL), (https://www.realself.com/surgical/liposuction), involves manually maneuvering the cannula to break up fat, which can be labor-intensive and time-consuming. Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL), on the other hand, is faster and more efficient, offering reduced surgeon fatigue and shorter anesthesia times for patients.

PAL works effectively on its own to break up and remove fat cells, but it can also be paired with technologies like VASER (https://www.realself.com/surgical/vaser-liposuction) (ultrasound energy), Smartlipo (https://www.realself.com/surgical/smart-lipo) (laser heat), or Renuvion (radiofrequency and helium plasma). These techniques liquefy the fat, simplifying its removal and reducing tissue trauma. Additionally, the heat produced in these methods offers a mild skin-tightening effect.

As with traditional liposuction, PAL can be used across many areas of the body, including the abdomen, love handles, back, bra rolls, upper arms, inner and outer thighs, knees, ankles, and under the chin.

Are You a Candidate For Treatment?

Liposuction is not designed for weight loss (https://www.realself.com/concerns/major-weight-loss), so the ideal candidates are those who are within 30% of their ideal weight and have targeted areas of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. A key factor is also skin elasticity, as skin that is loose or has stretch marks may sag instead of tightening after the procedure.

Benefits of Power Assisted Liposuction

• Targets and removes unwanted fat for a more toned, sculpted body shape.
• Efficiently eliminates fat from multiple problem areas.
• Keeps fat tissue intact for use in fat transfer or grafting procedures.
• Removes excess fat while minimizing damage to surrounding tissue.
• Improves the outcomes of plastic surgeries by removing fat from specific areas.
• Provides long-term results for weight loss and body contouring.
• Treats fat deposits that don’t respond to diet or exercise.
• Smoothly eliminates excess fat to enhance body shape and contour.

Power Assisted Liposuction in Phoenix generally offers a smoother recovery than traditional liposuction methods, thanks to the efficient and precise movement of the oscillating cannula. Bruising and swelling are normal side effects as your body heals. Compression garments are often advised to minimize swelling and support the recovery process.

After Power Assisted Liposuction, you may experience mild discomfort in the first few days, but most patients can resume light activities within a short time. Full recovery and the best aesthetic results may take a few weeks, depending on the procedure's extent and treated areas. Since PAL is gentler on surrounding tissues, recovery tends to be faster compared to traditional liposuction. Keeping up with a healthy lifestyle post-procedure is crucial for ensuring lasting, satisfying results.