Cary, North Carolina Plastic Surgeon Offers Liposuction Procedure That Provides Faster Recovery And Better Results Than Traditional Methods

Online, May 15, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Cary, North Carolina based Wake Plastic Surgery is pleased to offer Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL) as a treatment option for its patients. PAL is performed using a special cannula that produces tiny, rapid vibrations to break up fat cells as they are suctioned out of the body. The rapidly oscillating hand piece allows a more accurate and easier removal of fatty tissue with less overall mechanical trauma. This equates to increased safety, reduced procedure time, greater precision, less bruising and swelling and a more rapid recovery.

In a study led by the Department of Dermatology at Tulane University Health Sciences Center, researchers found that 30 percent more fat was removed with PAL than with manual liposuction, while bruising and recovery time were significantly reduced.

PAL is very effective in treating areas that are notoriously difficult to sculpt, including the inner thighs, upper and lower back, and dense tissue in male patients including the breast," said William T. Stoeckel, MD, plastic surgeon and owner of Wake Plastic Surgery.

"Jay," a Wake Plastic Surgery PAL patient who had liposuction treatment to his abdomen and flanks, said, "I resumed reasonable activities within a day and a half. I took it fairly easy immediately following the surgery. I was a little sore when I would lay or sit down for a few days, almost like I overdid a stomach workout at the gym."

Because the PAL takes less time to perform than manual liposuction, patients are less susceptible to complications and safety risks. Patients report many long-term benefits of fat removal with liposuction. In a research study evaluating the results of over 400 power-assisted liposuction patients, it was found that the incidence of complications was less than half the rate in a similar group who underwent ultrasound-assisted liposuction.

An anonymous female patient who recently had removal of fat deposits in her thighs and lower back with the PAL said, "Lipo was a piece of cake and I had very minimal bruising."

For more information or to view before and after photos, visit http://gallery.wakeplasticsurgery.com/before-after-photos/Body-Contouring/Liposuction/.

Wake Plastic Surgery is Cary, North Carolina's premier center for plastic surgery and aesthetic services. Headed by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. William T. Stoeckel, Wake Plastic Surgery is committed to understanding the surgical and aesthetic goals of each patient as well as providing superior personalized attention. Dedicated to providing dramatic yet conservative results, Wake Plastic Surgery promises each patient a comfortable and enjoyable experience with respect for patient privacy and safety. Dr. Stoeckel has extensive experience in cosmetic procedures of the face, breast and body. In addition to cosmetic surgery, Wake Plastic Surgery also offers its patients a full-service medi-spa. For more information or to schedule a consultation, visit http://www.wakeplasticsurgery.com or call 919-805-3441.