RF/microwave-aided tumescent liposuction

Liposuction is the most popular method of body contouring, and constitutes a major part of reconstructive and cosmetic-surgery procedures performed to day. New methods have been developed to reduce the risk of discomfort and r ecovery time for patients, while increasing ease and efficiency for surgeon s. These advances are in response to the increased demand for the procedure . The application of RF/microwave-aided liposuction (MAL) may reduce some p roblems associated with standard mechanical liposuction, specifically remov ing fibrous tissues or secondarily scarred tissues and thus reducing periop erative bleeding. Preliminary results of ex-vivo studies using surgically e xcised human fat tissue utilizing an RF/MAL system have shown encouraging r esults.