PREMIER POWER ASSISTED LIPOSUCTION IN TEMPE

What is Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL)?

Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL) is an advanced technique for sculpting the body and removing excess fat. It uses a specialized device with a cannula, a slim tube connected to a handpiece, that moves in rapid, controlled vibrations. These vibrations loosen fat cells effectively and gently, enabling their removal without the need for heat, which results in a smoother and more precise outcome.

Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL) is often associated with the brand name of the device used for the procedure. At True Contour Medical in Tempe, we utilize the Vibrasat Pro by MollerMedical. This advanced technology ensures exceptional results across various treatment areas while preserving optimal mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) viability for fat transfers.

Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL) offers a faster and more efficient alternative to traditional suction-assisted liposuction (SAL), (https://www.realself.com/surgical/liposuction), which relies on manual movements of the cannula. PAL reduces the physical strain on surgeons and minimizes the time patients spend under anesthesia, enhancing overall safety and comfort.

PAL can be performed as a standalone procedure to dislodge and remove fat cells or combined with advanced techniques like VASER (https://www.realself.com/surgical/vaser-liposuction) (ultrasound energy), Smartlipo (https://www.realself.com/surgical/smart-lipo) (laser heat), or Renuvion (radiofrequency energy with helium plasma). These technologies liquefy fat for smoother removal, reduce trauma to surrounding tissues, and offer slight skin-tightening benefits for improved contouring.

PAL is highly adaptable and can target fat deposits in various areas of the body, such as the abdomen, love handles, back, bra rolls, upper arms, inner and outer thighs, knees, ankles, and beneath the chin, similar to other liposuction options.

Are You a Candidate For Treatment?

Liposuction is not intended for significant weight loss (https://www.realself.com/concerns/major-weight-loss), so the best candidates are people who are within 30% of their ideal weight and have specific areas of fat that diet and exercise haven’t been able to address. Skin elasticity also plays a major role, as loose skin or skin with stretch marks may not snap back and may sag post-op.

Benefits of Power Assisted Liposuction

• Focuses on removing persistent fat for a more sculpted and defined figure.
• Quickly and efficiently removes fat from multiple areas of the body.
• Safeguards fat cells for use in fat transfer or grafting treatments.
• Removes unwanted fat while causing minimal disruption to surrounding tissue.
• Improves plastic surgery results by eliminating excess fat.
• Provides long-term results for weight loss and body contouring.
• Targets fat that doesn't respond to diet and exercise.
• Gently removes excess fat, enhancing overall body shape.

The recovery process for Power Assisted Liposuction in Tempe is generally more straightforward than traditional methods, owing to the accuracy of the oscillating cannula. Bruising and swelling in the treated areas are normal and part of the healing process. Compression garments are typically recommended to reduce swelling and aid in recovery.

In the initial days after Power Assisted Liposuction, mild discomfort is common, but most patients are able to resume light activities soon after. Full recovery and the best results may take a few weeks, depending on the areas treated and the procedure's extent. Since PAL is gentler on surrounding tissues, recovery is typically faster than traditional liposuction. Adopting a healthy lifestyle post-procedure is essential for achieving and maintaining lasting results.