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Dr. Pope link=topic=26820.msg175942#msg175942 date=1355694417]
You don't mention what type of doctors are recommending ultrasonic liposuction. Are they plastic surgeons? Many expensive machines are being sold to docs who are not plastic surgeons but are wanting to get into the plastic surgery field. These newer technologies are not always better, but they are all certainly marketed heavily by their manufacturers and the doctors who purchase them.
My personal feeling is that it's not wise to heat up fat, either with laser energy or ultrasonic energy. Ultrasonic liposuction became very popular when introduced in the 90's, but later it fell out of favor because of problems it created. Most plastic surgeons that I know have abandoned ultrasonic lipo and have no interest in laser lipo for the same reason. Power-assisted lipo on the other hand does not heat/melt fat; I think it's a good tool.
Dr. Pope, MD
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This is what makes the situation so strange. These doctors I am talking about are not dermatologist or dentist trying to be a plastic surgeon. The doctors appear to be heavy hitters in the plastic surgery profession not amateurs.
They have all the plastic board certifications recognized by the AMA, some went to ivy league schools,some have won castle Connolly awards and high ratings on websites. Some of the doctors are even recommended by this website. They have all the credentials that one would expect and they seem to be completely sold on the ultrasonic.
I am not sure if it is because they already spend money on the machine and do not want it to be for nothing or if they are real believers in this type of technology.
It seem that every single plastic surgeon I visit seem to be completely sold on ultrasonic. I don't think I have encountered one plastic surgeon in my area who uses traditional ultrasonic.
I am wondering if they are looking at a completely different ultrasonic machine when what was originally used or if there are other forces at work here.
Very strange situation I must say.