MicroAire’s Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL) is a modern body contouring solution that dislodges fat more efficiently than traditional liposuction. And we are proud to offer it at North Texas Plastic Surgery! It allows our board-certified and board-eligible plastic surgeons to remove adipose tissue with greater control, less skin trauma, and better results.
The outcome is a faster procedure with reduced downtime, making it increasingly popular for those looking for quick, refined, and sculpted results. Call our Dallas office or any of our four other offices to schedule your consultation for MicroAire Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL).
PAL is an advanced body contouring technique that provides better results than traditional liposuction by using a motorized, vibrating cannula. Unlike with manual liposuction, which relies only on the plastic surgeon’s force, we use PAL to break up fat more easily with a rapid back-and-forth motion before the cannula suctions it out. The reduction in physician fatigue will greatly help during large or complex procedures.
This results in smoother fat removal with less physical effort, and is particularly beneficial in dense or fibrous areas such as your back, thighs, or chest. The technique is cleared by the FDA and widely used in small and large volume fat reduction procedures. The process is very precise, reducing your time in the operating room and minimizing common side effects like bruising, swelling, and general discomfort so your recovery period is a lot more manageable!
This combination of control, efficiency, and comfort makes MicroAire’s power-assisted liposuction a preferred option for Dallas patients looking for fat reduction.
MicroAire Power-Assisted Liposuction is ideal when you are close to your target weight but are still struggling with fat deposits that do not respond to diet or exercise. We look for candidates who typically have good skin elasticity and are in overall good health without an underlying condition—such as Type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease—that might impair healing.
It is important to note for patients in Dallas that MicroAire Power-Assisted Liposuction is a contouring procedure and not a weight loss solution. While it does not offer significant weight reduction, it helps improve your shape and definition! Once you have achieved your goal weight, PAL can correct uneven results from prior procedures.
Power-assisted liposuction is typically performed as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia. Small incisions are made so the cannula can be inserted, and a tumescent solution is injected to reduce bleeding and help with fat removal.
The handheld device uses a vibrating cannula to dislodge fat that is then suctioned out, with minimal trauma to the surrounding tissue, and less physical work by the plastic surgeon. Most procedures take between one to three hours, depending on the size of the treatment area.
Recovery is generally shorter than with a traditional liposuction procedure. You should start feeling great and active again within a few days! Just as with traditional liposuction, you will wear compression garments to help reduce swelling and support the tissue as it heals. Full recovery can take up to several weeks, during which some mild bruising or soreness can be expected, but the results will be visible in no time!
Deciding to get plastic surgery is a very personal decision. When you call our office to schedule your consultation, we can answer your questions and identify the procedures that will best meet your needs. Dallas patients can learn the benefits of MicroAire Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL) which allows for more accurate surgical precision and improved recovery times. Call us today to schedule your consultation and learn how this amazing technology can improve all aspects of your surgical experience!
