Ultrasonic liposuction (UAL) is a technique that uses sound waves to break fat cells then they are removed via a normal liposuction cannula. It is supposedly better becasue it can remove more difficult fat and thus is better for many problem areas.

The Truth:

Ultrasonic liposuction was all the rage when I started practice about fifteen years ago. Almost every week you could count on a call or visit from the UAL salesman. These days you probably can’t give the machine away. They have become fraught with problems; burning of the dermis (the tip of the cannula gets very hot) and a much higher incidence of seroma or fluid formation after the procedure.

The Verdict:

Stay away