MicroAire-Assisted Liposuction
Achieve precise body sculpting with MicroAire-Assisted Liposuction by Dr. Grant Hamlet in London. This advanced procedure removes stubborn fat with less tissue damage and faster recovery.
Trusted Expertise
Dr. Grant Hamlet is a globally recognised aesthetics doctor with over 15 years of experience delivering natural-looking, transformative results. Patients trust his precision, artistry, and deep anatomical knowledge to enhance their appearance safely and beautifully.
Patient-Centred Care
Each treatment begins with a comprehensive consultation to understand your goals and craft a personalised plan. Dr. Grant Hamlet is known for his warm, honest approach, prioritising your well-being, confidence, and long-term satisfaction.
Innovation at the Forefront
Using cutting-edge techniques and state-of-the-art technology, Dr. Grant Hamlet offers advanced treatments including body contouring, regenerative therapies, and facial aesthetics – always at the highest medical standards.
Natural Results
Dr. Grant Hamlet’s signature style focuses on enhancing your natural beauty, not masking it. Clients leave looking refreshed, not “done”, thanks to his subtle, refined approach that celebrates individuality.
Introduction to MicroAire-Assisted Liposuction
MicroAire-Assisted Liposuction, also known as Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL), is an advanced and minimally invasive surgical technique offered by Dr. Grant Hamlet in London. This procedure provides a highly effective solution for individuals dealing with stubborn bulges of fat that have been resistant to diet and exercise. Utilising a specialised vibrating cannula, MicroAire causes significantly less tissue damage compared to traditional liposuction, resulting in reduced downtime, less bruising, and minimal swelling during recovery. Its precise back-and-forth motion allows for meticulous fat removal, offering a permanent solution for achieving ideal body contours.
Benefits of MicroAire-Assisted Liposuction
PAL offers both patients and surgeons a multitude of benefits to look forward to, but most of all, it facilitates a physical and emotional transformation of self-confidence.
Reduced Tissue Trauma
Compared to traditional liposuction, MicroAire causes less damage to surrounding tissues, leading to significantly less bruising, swelling, and discomfort.
Faster Recovery
Patients typically experience reduced downtime and a quicker return to normal activities due to the gentler nature of the procedure.
Increased Fat Removal
This technique can often remove approximately 45% more fat in a given area compared to traditional liposuction methods, contributing to more dramatic results [1].
Precise Fat Removal
The vibrating cannula allows for meticulous and highly controlled fat removal, enabling Dr. Hamlet to achieve more precise and refined body contours.
Good Candidates
Ideal candidates for MicroAire-Assisted Liposuction are individuals seeking to sculpt specific areas of their body by removing localised, excess fat deposits that have proven resistant to diet and exercise. This procedure is best suited for those who are generally in good health and have maintained a consistent, stable weight. To ensure optimal safety and recovery, suitable candidates should also have no underlying medical conditions that could hinder their recovery, and must hold realistic expectations, understanding that liposuction is a body contouring procedure and not a substitute for significant weight loss.
Your Consultation
Your consultation will be a wonderful way for you and Dr. Hamlet to get to know each other, and discuss your personal aesthetic goals. Dr Hamlet takes a customised approach to all aesthetic procedures.
Before your consultation, please be prepared to share the following:
- Any medical conditions or treatments or drug allergies.
- Current medications, herbal supplements, vitamins, alcohol, tobacco, and drug use.
- Previous surgeries.
Following your comprehensive consultation with Dr. Hamlet, you will gain a complete understanding of whether MicroAire-Assisted Liposuction is the most suitable procedure for your aesthetic goals. Dr. Hamlet will meticulously outline personalised directions for both your pre-operative preparation and post-operative recovery, all designed to promote the best possible results. As an esteemed liposculpture specialist, he will also inform you of any other relevant body contouring options available, including various Vaser techniques, if they align with your desired outcome. This vital discussion provides ample opportunity for you to ask all your questions and address any concerns prior to making any decisions.
The MicroAire Liposuction Procedure
Before your surgery, Dr. Hamlet may ask you to do the following:
- Stop smoking.
- Get a medical evaluation and lab testing.
- Cease taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory meds, herbal supplements, or other medications that have the potential to increase bleeding.
The MicroAire-Assisted Liposuction procedure is typically performed under general anaesthesia, though this can vary depending on the specific areas being treated and the extent of the liposuction. Dr. Hamlet begins by making small, discreet incisions, strategically placed for optimal access. Through these incisions, the specialised MicroAire cannula is carefully inserted. This cannula then utilises rapid oscillating movements to effectively break down and remove targeted fat cells. While procedures generally take around 1 to 3 hours, the precise duration may vary depending on the size and number of the treatment areas.
Recovery
Recovery from any procedure depends on the duration and extent of the surgery and the health of the patient. Be sure to ask Dr. Hamlet any questions regarding post-op procedures, dressings/bandages, stitches, medications, follow-up care, and when you can resume normal activities. He’ll be happy to make sure that you have all the information you need.
Bruising, swelling, and soreness are the most commonly reported and normal after-effects of liposuction. Dr. Hamlet will order prescription medications to treat your discomfort, but many patients take doctor-approved over-the-counter options as they continue to recover. You should wear a compression garment for 2 to 6 weeks in order to control the swelling of the treatment area and to promote the most aesthetically pleasing contours. Depending on your area of liposuction, you will have to stay home from work for 1 to 2 weeks. During the first week, you should work on resting as much as possible. Dr. Hamlet will provide you with more aftercare instructions and expertise that will allow you to watch out for risks associated with liposuction, such as infection. You may have to abstain from strenuous work or activities for up to 6 weeks. After this, your symptoms should be completely resolved and your full results will have settled in.
Corresponding & Complementary Procedures
MicroAire-Assisted liposuction can be performed as a standalone procedure or in conjunction with other treatments to achieve a more comprehensive body contouring result.
Vaser Liposuction
Both Vaser Liposuction and Vaser Hi-Def are two highly advanced liposuction techniques that incorporate the power of ultrasound waves. For ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL), Dr. Hamlet uses a Vaser probe to break apart fat tissues prior to emulsification and suction. The precision of this device allows patients to heal with less discomfort and bruising.[2] Vaser Hi-Def is specially designed so that doctors can strategically leave small fat deposits around musculature to enhance their definition.
FAQs
Can MicroAire-Assisted Liposuction Be Performed on Any Area of the Body?
Yes, it can be performed on any area of the body with some customizations of the cannula. The cannula diameter can range from 2.4 to 5 mm. Their lengths range from 15 to 40 cm. Each type is specialised for different parts of the body and equipped to collect different amounts of fat.
Does MicroAire-Assisted Liposuction Require General Anaesthesia?
Is MicroAire-Assisted Liposuction More Effective Than Vaser?
MicroAire-assisted liposuction isn’t necessarily better than Vaser, but it can remove more fat.
How Long Has MicroAire-Assisted Liposuction Been Used by Surgeons?
Power-assisted liposuction has been used by surgeons for over 25 years and was developed around the same time as ultrasonic liposuction.
Pricing
The cost of your MicroAire-Assisted liposuction procedure will depend on the size of the liposuction area, the extent of the procedure, surgical fees, anaesthesia fees, and follow-up appointments. After a careful review of all of these factors involved, we will provide you with a total cost estimate during your consultation.
References
- Codazzi D, Bruschi S, Robotti E, Bocchiotti MA. Power-Assisted Liposuction (P.A.L.) Fat Harvesting for Lipofilling: The Trap Device. World journal of plastic surgery. 2015;4(2):177-179. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4537612/
- Ruff PG, Garcia O, Nykiel M, Galanis CJ. Consensus-based Recommendations for Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance Ultrasound-assisted Liposuction. Plastic and reconstructive surgery Global open. 2023;11(7):e5110-e5110. doi:https://doi.org/10.1097/gox.0000000000005110
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