Ultrasound-assisted liposuction: Past, present, and future

Abstract

The use of high-frequency vibrations in surgical instruments, commonly referred to as ultrasonic surgical instrumentation, typically involves a frequency of vibration in the range from 20 to 60 kHz. The metal probe or tip of the surgical instrument moves forward and backward at the aforementioned frequencies to create a desired surgical effect. The choice of frequency and the design of the tip of the metal probe determine the application of the instrument and how the device interacts with the targeted tissue. © 2006 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.