Traditional liposuction, also known as tumescent liposuction, is a technique for removing fat cells from subcutaneous pockets. By using a cannula to disrupt the fat layer, making fat easier to remove, liposuction can permanently reduce fat cells in virtually any part of the body with minimal damage to the surrounding tissue. Here are four reasons why traditional liposuction is superior to modern lipo alternatives.
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Tried and True
Liposuction is not a new procedure. It was actually developed in the 1960s by Europeans, and has been consistently used and improved since then. Because of liposuction’s long history and track record, surgeons today are more capable than ever to use safe and effective approaches and accurately gauge end results.
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Non-Traditional Methods Carry a Higher Risk of Adverse Effects
Alternatives to traditional liposuction, including ultrasound-assisted liposuction and laser lipo, can carry a higher risk of adverse effects such as collateral tissue damage and seromas, or pockets of excess fluid. Laser lipo in particular has been known to cause surface blisters and burns.
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Liposuction Alternatives Have Inconsistent Reviews
Alternatives to traditional liposuction are all relatively new, and don’t boast nearly the same track record as liposuction. Most lipo alternatives have mixed reviews, indicating that further development and testing is needed before they can become reliable methods of fat removal.
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Advocated by Experienced Surgeons
As with any cosmetic procedure, surgical skill is necessary for achieving the best liposuction results. Experienced surgeons offering treatments for reducing subcutaneous fat are overwhelmingly likely to rely on traditional liposuction combined with his or her surgical abilities. The consistency of the procedure ensures that surgeons are able to deliver the best results possible, as opposed to new, unreliable or inconsistent alternatives.
Author: Dr. Joseph Castellano
Dr. Joseph Castellano is a native Floridian who grew up in the Tampa Bay area. After medical school and residency, Dr. Castellano returned home and has opened a practice in Tampa, Florida focusing on breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, liposuction, facelift, and eyelid rejuvenation. He is a member of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, American College of Surgeons, and American Medical Association
