Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction
St. Louis
Unveil Your Sleekest Silhouette
Why Choose Judith Gurley Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa for Liposuction?
Everyone has those spots—those areas on their body with stubborn pockets of fat. The fat doesn’t respond to dieting or even the most concentrated exercise. This is where liposuction can help.
Specializing in ultrasound assisted liposuction, Dr. Gurley uses precision methods to streamline your body contours, providing exceptional results with minimal downtime. Read on to learn how our modern liposculpture techniques can help you achieve your specific goals and embrace new levels of confidence in your body.
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Liposuction Before & Afters
Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction at a Glance
- Duration: 1-3 hours, depending on the areas treated
- In-office treatments: For smaller treatment areas
- Anesthesia: General, local, or tumescent anesthesia for in-office procedures
- Downtime: 1-2 days for light activity; 1-2 weeks for full recovery
- Techniques: In-office treatment options, power-assisted liposuction (PAL), VASER ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL)
- Results: Long-lasting with healthy lifestyle maintenance
Superior Body Sculpting
What is liposuction with ultrasound?
Ultrasound liposuction is a cutting-edge procedure designed to remove stubborn fat and reveal sleek, sculpted contours with precision. While liposuction has been a trusted body contouring solution for years, modern advancements have elevated the technique. Dr. Gurley favors ultrasound-assisted liposuction for its unparalleled accuracy and faster recovery times. This innovative approach uses ultrasound energy to gently soften the fibers surrounding fat cells, allowing for smooth removal with minimal impact on surrounding tissues. Dr. Gurley also offers convenient in-office liposuction for smaller areas, making it easier than ever to achieve a refined, confident silhouette.
The Next Generation of Lipo
What is the ultrasound assisted liposuction procedure like?
Every step of Dr. Gurley’s liposuction process prioritizes patient comfort and delivers polished results. A local anesthetic is carefully injected into the treatment areas to ensure maximum comfort and minimal swelling. Dr. Gurley then creates a series of tiny, precise incisions to access the targeted fat deposits. She uses advanced ultrasound technology to break down the fat, preparing it for smooth and efficient removal. A slender cannula is inserted to gently suction out the fat cells, employing a refined feathering technique that blends the contours seamlessly for a beautifully smooth and natural-looking result.
360-Degree Confidence
What areas of the body can ultrasound assisted liposuction address?
Liposuction can treat a variety of areas, including:
- Jowls and lower face
- Abdomen and waist
- Thighs and hips
- Arms and arm pits
- Back and flanks
- Chin and neck
- Chest (to address enlarged male breast tissue/gynecomastia).
- Knees and calves
Dr. Gurley tailors each treatment plan to the patient’s unique goals, ensuring beautifully sculpted results that enhance your natural proportions.
Trusted Care for Your Journey
Am I a candidate for ultrasound assisted liposuction?
Patients considering liposuction should be in good health and near their ideal weight. Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure but focuses on refining localized fat deposits resistant to diet and exercise. Patients with excess skin, often resulting from significant weight loss, may benefit from additional procedures like a tummy tuck, breast reduction, or monsplasty to achieve a sleeker, more toned contour. During your consultation, Dr. Gurley will assess your medical history, goals, and lifestyle to determine if liposuction is the right option for you.
Advanced Methods for an Easy Recovery
Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction Recovery
Dr. Gurley’s liposuction patients can drive and return to work in one or two days, resuming full activities in two weeks. Dr. Gurley recommends wearing a compression garment over the treatment areas to reduce swelling and help the skin and tissue adjust to their new contour. The majority of the swelling is gone within a few weeks, but healing continues for a few months. With detailed aftercare instructions and post-operative checkups, Dr. Gurley’s attentive care extends throughout the recovery process.
Find Your Perfect Proportions
Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction Results
Full liposuction results are visible within a few months as localized swelling subsides and the tissues in the treatment area settle into place. The fat removed is gone for good, although weight gain can lead to fat accumulation in other areas. Exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet ensures lasting results, accentuating and refining your entire body contour.
Let’s Start a Conversation
Schedule Your Liposuction Consultation
Interested in getting rid of those fat pockets? Call Dr. Gurley at (636) 812-4300 and schedule a consultation on liposuction.
Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction
Frequently Asked Questions
Power-assisted liposuction (PAL) uses rapid vibrations to break up fat for easier removal, while ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL) uses sound waves to liquefy fat for precision and minimal impact on surrounding tissues.
Yes, Dr. Gurley offers in-office liposuction for smaller areas, providing a convenient treatment and a faster recovery period.
The amount varies based on the patient’s goals and safety considerations, with most procedures focusing on proportional contouring rather than large-volume removal.
No, liposuction is a body contouring treatment designed to remove localized fat deposits, not a method for weight loss.
Liposuction requires only very small incisions placed in discreet areas. The incision lines tend to fade significantly as the skin heals, becoming very minimal or virtually invisible.
Initial results are visible once swelling reduces, with final results appearing within 3-6 months.
Liposuction is often combined with procedures like tummy tucks, breast reduction, or fat grafting for enhanced results.
Most patients return to light activities within 1-2 days, with full recovery taking about 1-2 weeks.
The results are long-lasting, provided patients maintain a stable weight and healthy lifestyle.
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