Lipedema
Lipedema is a disease of the adipose or fat cells and is usually under-diagnosed. Lipedema results in abnormal fat deposits in the lower half of the body as the disease progresses. This produces column-like legs or fat cuffs around the ankles. The torso, meanwhile, remains disproportionately smaller. Fat deposits, in the later stages of Lipedema, may begin occurring in the torso, buttocks, and upper arms.
Fortunately, it is possible to address lipedema related cosmetic issues with surgical treatment. Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, led by plastic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey, provides reliable and cutting edge lipedema treatments to patients in Atlanta, Marietta, Georgia, and surrounding communities.
Lipedema and Surgical Treatments
Lipidemic liposuction is a medically necessary plastic surgery procedure. It helps in relieving pain and halting the progression of lipedema. Lipidemic fat may continue depositing in the lower half of the limbs if not removed. Eventually, the adipose tissues will accumulate in the torso and upper arms as well. Pain and swelling may increase ad lipedema progresses with a decline in mobility, blood circulation, and lymphatic functions.
Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL)
Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL) involves devices that are easily controlled by surgeons. It allows for thorough and more precise fat removal. Surgeons are unable to remove unwanted fat through regular liposuction since it is difficult to move a cannula through fat tissue. PAL produces small and rapid vibrations that help in breaking down fat. It can then be easily removed through the cannula.
Special cannula is used for breaking up fat cells and suctioning them out of the body. Surgeons can remove more fat in a shorter time period leading to a safer procedure and enhanced results. It also results in faster recovery. Tumescent liposuction is used for performing PAL in which an anesthetic injection is injected in the treatment area.
Vibrating Cannula
The tip of the cannula in PAL vibrates rapidly. This is the tube used for extracting fat from the targeted areas. The vibration makes the liposuction procedure gentler on the body since it loosens fat cells and allows for easy suctioning.
The specialized cannula requires smaller incisions and shorter recovery periods as compared to other techniques for liposuction. The vibrating PAL tip allows for safer liposuction because of precise and small motions. Surgeons can easily target specific areas without causing damage to surrounding tissues.
Benefits of Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL)
Doctors don’t need to use a lot of force during PAL because of the vibrating cannula. Researchers in a study found that 30% more fat could be removed with Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL) as compared to manual liposuction. Power assisted liposuction also resulted in lesser bruising and shorter recovery time.
This has made PAL popular for treating body areas that are difficult to sculpt. The areas include belly button, male breasts, and inner thighs. Power assisted liposuction doesn’t require as much time as manual liposuction. This makes patients less susceptible to safety risks and complications. Patients experience long-term fat removal benefits with power assisted liposuction.
Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey receives patients from Atlanta, Marietta, Georgia, and nearby areas for innovative and advanced lipedema surgery procedures.
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