Liposuction Techniques and Advantages

Liposuction encompasses various techniques designed to remove stubborn, locally accumulated fat using methods like vacuum suction, laser energy, radiofrequency, or water-jet assistance.

It is essential to understand that liposuction is a body-contouring procedure, not a weight-loss solution.

Its primary goal is to refine body shape and enhance proportions, which can significantly boost self-confidence.

Over the years, liposuction methods have evolved. While older techniques had limitations, modern advancements—such as Vaser and Laser Liposuction—have been widely adopted by the medical community for their precision, safety, and superior results.

At Clinicana, we utilize these cutting-edge technologies to help patients achieve a more sculpted and harmonious physique.

Liposuction methods used nowadays

There are 4 main methods used nowadays for liposuction:

1. Vacuum Assisted Liposuction (SAL): Fat removal with the help of vacuum is a classical method of liposuction.
2. Power assisted liposuction (PAL): to break fat cells easier, a special movable and electrically powered cannula is used for vacuum suction.
3. Ultrasound assisted liposuction (UAL): Fats are broken with ultrasound energy, and then they are suctioned with vacuum.
4. Laser Assisted Liposuction (LAL): In this method, fats are broken down by laser energy, and then absorbed. The biggest advantage over other methods of liposuction is the skin-tightening

Laser liposuction is in fact the most recent accepted method of liposuction, and its prevalence has increased after FDA approval in 2006.

This is because laser liposuction breaks down fat at a higher ratio, therefore reducing the need for harsh suction.

The laser operation usually last less than 2 hours, and can be done under local anaesthesia; however, the proceeding must be always made under hospital conditions.

It is used for patients with a body / mass index close to ideal, and with localized excess of fat.

First results can be seen within about a week after the surgery, but they will appear gradually over a period of between 2-6 months.

What are the advantages of laser liposuction?

• Reduction of body deformities that may occur with skin tightening fluctuations when using other methods, such as sagging reduction.
• Fastest recovery time and return to normal life compared to traditional liposuctions.
• General anaesthesia is not necessary in this technique.
• Less bruises, swelling and pain than other methods of liposuction.

Laser Liposuction method can be applied to hips, waist, thighs, legs and facial regions. On the other hand, it is possible to put it in practice in all areas affected by cellulite and local areas with fat tissues. Effectiveness and recovery time after skin tightening with laser liposuction is better, too.

Ideal patients for laser liposuction are those with normal body weight, with firm, elastic skin structure, but with certain parts of their body with excess of fat mass.

Age is not so important; however, elasticity of the skin decreases with aging.

Despite all this, laser liposuction method is still being criticized due to the lack of sufficient results, especially in the worst cases, so sometimes is seen as a complementary method to the traditional liposuction techniques.

However, thanks to the use of 2^nd and 3^rd generation new lasers, greater amounts of fat can be incinerated and a greater efficiency can be achieved.

Now that you are familiar with the various liposuction techniques and their advantages, you might be considering moving forward with the procedure.

Naturally, finding a solution that offers top-tier treatment at an optimal cost-to-quality ratio is a priority.

This is why many patients choose liposuction in Istanbul, Turkey—and specifically at Clinicana. We operate within one of the most modern and well-equipped hospitals in the country, ensuring patient safety and comfort are always paramount.

Our medical staff brings years of specialized experience to every case, dedicated to helping you refine your body contours and boost your confidence.

If you are ready to take the next step, contact us now for a personalized consultation.

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