What is the Cost of Ultrasonic Liposuction?

There is no short answer to this question since the price can be anywhere between $500 and $10,000.

Ultrasonic liposuction is nearly always a personal choice and not used in an emergency situation, which makes it difficult to determine the average cost of ultrasonic liposuction, because the price vary by both the doctor and by the region where the ultrasonic liposuction is performed. The best way for you to get an average price is therefore to compare two or three doctors in your specific area. Some doctors may prescribe post-ultrasound and massage treatments while others don't. Other things like the number of laboratory tests and any additional fees will also affect your total cost. Generally is important to keep in mind that doctors are like most business people, which means that their time is money.

Another thing to have in mind is the fact that most doctors only use the ultrasonic liposuction as an addition to the an ordinary liposuction. This means that the price of an ultrasonic liposuction in most cases will only be an addition to an ordinary liposuction surgery.

Below is listed some of the major factors that affect the price of an ultrasonic liposuction:

1. The amount of fat to be removed with the ultrasonic liposuction. The more fat you want removed the more time it will take and therefore will the cost of an ultrasonic liposuction be higher for very obese patients.
   
   
2. Your sex will also affect the cost. Fat in men is usually tougher, which means fat is easier to remove from women than men. So the average time of ultrasonic liposuction for men will take longer and therefore more costly.
   
   
3. If your chosen doctor uses a general anesthesia and a hospital to perform the surgery, your cost is increased.
   
   
4. The thing that affect the price the most is of course how many areas of your body need treatment and should be included in the ultrasonic liposuction. It important to find out what your doctor considers different areas, because the doctor will charge a specific fee for each area. Usually the abdomen is divided into two areas, the upper and lower. The waist and the hips are also often considered as two areas, just like your front and back thighs most likely will be two separate areas.
   
   
5. It also important to add your travel costs to the total cost to get the actually price for your ultrasonic liposuction. This includes gas for your car, flight tickets, an overnight stay or any other costs to get to and from the surgery.

It's very important to ask many questions about the ultrasonic liposuction and calculate the approximate cost of the ultrasonic liposuction, so you won't be surprised by a bill. When comparing prices, always compare the total cost of the different doctors including travel. This will make it easier for you and you won't be surprised when the bills come.

Ultrasonic Liposuction

Ultrasonic liposuction or UAL (Ultrasonically Assisted Lipoplasty) is an advanced procedure for removing fat. Ultrasonic liposuction is often more efficient and effective than traditional methods of liposuction. By the use of ultrasonic liposuction to break up the fat cells the surgeon can easily remove more fat. Ultrasonic liposuction uses "ultrasonic energy" to break up the fat cells in a specific area and converting these into oil. The areas involved are usually the upper abdomen, hips, flanks, back and areas where a liposuction has been performed before.

The Procedure of Ultrasonic Liposuction
For ultrasonic liposuction a generator is used and just as in traditional liposuction it involves a vacuum, but it's specifically designed for ultrasonic liposuction. Tumescent fluids are injected into the fatty areas for a better identification when performing the ultrasonic liposuction . The generator and suction vacuum is then equipped with a canula with an ultrasonic probe. When the canula passes through the fat, the fat cells break down and convert into oil by the energy from the ultrasonic liposuction. When the oil blend with the tumescent fluids it forms a mixture that easily can be sucked out through the canula.

It important to understand that ultrasonic liposuction is not considered a replacement for traditional liposuction, but ultrasonic liposuction is used in conjunction with traditional procedures, because ultrasonic liposuction can easily reduce or treat areas of fat that is difficult to remove when performing a traditional liposuction.

The Risks of Ultrasonic Liposuction
When comparing ultrasonic liposuction with traditional liposuction there are more risks involved. The risks include:

• Blood clots
  


• Injury to the sensory nerves
  


• Burning of the patient's skin
  


• Possible scarring from the burns

The use of ultrasonic energy for liposuction is pretty new so many of the long term risks are not yet known. Some studies have shown a relationship between exposure to ultrasound and damage to the peripheral nerves, especially in sensitive areas like the face and the neck.

Despite the risks involved in the use of ultrasonic liposuction, it's still growing because it can help remove more fat than the traditional methods of liposuction. The cost of ultrasonic liposuction is higher than traditional liposuction, because the equipment used costs more. However ultrasonic liposuction may be worth it, especially if you need a lot of fat removed in areas like the back and upper abdomen. Usually the areas men need done are the ones that benefit from the use of ultrasonic liposuction. However the results may be worth the added risks of ultrasonic liposuction whether you are male or female.