PREMIER POWER ASSISTED LIPOSUCTION IN SCOTTSDALE

What is Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL)?

Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL) is a modern approach to body contouring that utilizes a specialized device to target and remove excess fat. The process involves a cannula, a small tube connected to a handpiece, which vibrates in controlled, rapid motions. This oscillation helps to dislodge fat cells efficiently and gently, without relying on heat, allowing for smoother fat removal from the body.

PAL, or Power Assisted Liposuction, is often associated with various brand names of specialized liposuction devices. At True Contour Medical in Scottsdale, we utilize the Vibrasat Pro by MollerMedical. We believe this device delivers superior performance for treating all areas and ensures the highest mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) viability for fat transfer procedures.

Compared to traditional suction-assisted liposuction (SAL), (https://www.realself.com/surgical/liposuction), which requires manual movements of the cannula, Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL) is significantly faster and more efficient. This efficiency benefits surgeons by reducing fatigue and helps patients by minimizing the duration of anesthesia.

Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL) can be used as a standalone technique to dislodge and remove fat cells or combined with advanced technologies such as VASER (https://www.realself.com/surgical/vaser-liposuction) (ultrasound energy), Smartlipo (https://www.realself.com/surgical/smart-lipo) (laser heat), or Renuvion (helium plasma and radiofrequency energy). These complementary methods liquefy the fat for easier removal and minimize trauma to surrounding tissues, while the heat component helps tighten the skin slightly.

PAL is as versatile as other liposuction techniques, capable of targeting areas such as the abdomen, love handles, back, bra rolls, upper arms, inner and outer thighs, knees, ankles, and even beneath the chin.

Are You a Candidate For Treatment?

Liposuction is not intended for weight loss (https://www.realself.com/concerns/major-weight-loss), so ideal candidates should be within 30% of their target weight and have localized pockets of stubborn fat that don't respond to diet and exercise. Additionally, good skin elasticity is essential, as skin that is lax or covered in stretch marks may not tighten effectively after the procedure.

Benefits of Power Assisted Liposuction

• Focuses on eliminating unwanted fat to create a more sculpted appearance.
• Removes stubborn fat from various body areas with efficiency.
• Preserves fat tissue for use in fat grafting procedures.
• Ideal for removing excess fat with minimal damage to surrounding tissue.
• Complements plastic surgery by enhancing results through fat removal.
• A long-lasting solution for weight loss and body contouring.
• Targets areas of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise.
• Gently removes excess fat to improve overall body contour.

After Power Assisted Liposuction in Scottsdale, recovery tends to be easier than with traditional liposuction, thanks to the precision of the oscillating cannula. It’s common to experience some bruising and swelling in the treated areas as your body heals. To aid in the healing process and reduce swelling, compression garments are typically recommended.

You may experience some mild discomfort in the first few days after Power Assisted Liposuction, but most patients return to light activities quickly. Full recovery and the best visual outcomes could take several weeks, depending on the extent of the procedure and the treatment areas. Since PAL reduces trauma to surrounding tissues, the recovery process is usually faster than with traditional liposuction. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle post-surgery is essential for ensuring lasting results.