Equipment and instrumentation for ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty

Ultrasound energy has been applied in many areas of medicine for some time, but ultrasound energy, equipment, and instrumentation for liposuction are new to plastic surgeons. The technique and equipment differ in many ways from suction-assisted lipoplasty and practitioners of ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty must gain a thorough understanding of the physical principles, the equipment, the limits, and the potential problems before using this technique. Basic components of all systems include a generator, connecting cable, vacuum pump, and activation control. Some units also require the use of a skin protection.