Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction

Liposuction is the most commonly performed aesthetic surgery procedure in the world. Despite its popularity, the effectiveness of this procedure has been limited in fibrous areas of the body such as the back, flank, and breasts (in cases of gynecomastia).

Ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty (UAL) permits the selective removal of adipose tissue using ultrasonic energy as an airbrush to sculpt fat with less trauma and enhanced artistry. It is the ideal complement to standard liposuction and is a means of optimizing results for a broad spectrum of patients. This technique has captured the imagination of aesthetic surgeons and their patients around the world.

Some of the benefits of UAL include:

• Higher effectiveness in areas where fat is fibrous and difficult to remove by traditional liposuction and for large-volume liposuction
• Less surgeon fatigue, allowing the surgeon to focus on true sculpting in body contouring
• Less tissue trauma because less force is needed to push the cannula through tissue

The authors have taken an anatomic approach to UAL, covering the special needs of each target area. This comprehensive book/DVD combination takes you through UAL step-by-step, including the basics of getting started and the setup of instrumentation and equipment. The large number of illustrations in the book and the high-quality surgical video demonstrations make it easy to follow the procedures closely. Special focus is given to safety and unusual situations.

UAL is a great way to gain incremental income from your practice and to stay competitive. No aesthetic surgeon should be without this valuable book and DVD.

"The textbook reads more like an interesting novel than what we have come to know as true ‘texts.’ It is interesting, informative, and assembled for a clear, concise approach to not only the technical aspects of the technique but also to the complete evaluation and care of the patient. ...The accompanying videotape is technically superb and the most thorough instructional video that I have seen to date on UAL."
―Annals of Plastic Surgery

"This text provides an important addition to the plastic surgery literature. The authors should be congratulated on their well-written, well-summarized topic. Their experience and method of data collection are commendable and worthy of emulating. The text is an insight into the careful attention to detail and thoughtfulness of these authors that speaks directly to their high standards of care as surgeons and teachers."
―Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

"In summary, this is an excellent, complete book on ultrasound-assisted liposuction. It is the first full text on UAL and is aimed at every surgeon who practises any form of liposuction, whether they wish to extend their practices to UAL or not. The book is written in a logical and understandable style and it is very easy to pick up and read whichever section one wishes. The illustrations are numerous and of high standard. ...This is certainly a book that should be in every plastic surgery library and read by practitioners interested in liposuction, as it provides such an excellent understanding of both liposuction and ultrasonic physics."
―British Journal of Plastic Surgery

"Aesthetic surgery and acquisition of knowledge on this subject always attract great attention among plastic surgeons, and certain information sources have become cornerstones of our library. This book by Drs. Rohrich, Beran, and Kenkel is another candidate which certainly deserves a space among the books on the front shelf."
―European Journal of Plastic Surgery

"In summary, this book can be described as a premiere descriptive and well-illustrated text dealing with ultrasound-assisted liposuction. It should be used by any surgeon practicing liposuction."
―Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

"This book is attractively presented and well conceived and organized. It is a first on the topic and successfully presents all the current available knowledge about UAL techniques and clinical application. It serves as a useful reference to both the experienced plastic surgeon and the student of body contouring."
―Doody's Journal