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Liposuction, Thigh and Knee: Multimedia
Updated: Sep 10, 2008
Multimedia
![]() | Media file 1: Cabot high-pressure infusion pump for infusing tumescent fluid. |
![]() | Media file 2: Standard liposuction machine. |
![]() | Media file 3: VASER ultrasonic liposuction machine including tumescent infiltrator, ultrasound generator, and suction with some aspirate in container. |
![]() | Media file 4: Ultrasonic VASER probe. |
![]() | Media file 5: Highly emulsified fat with high fat-to-fluid ratio with UAL VASER and standard tumescent SAL. |
![]() | Media file 6: Liposuction, thigh and knee. Mercedes tip design liposuction cannulas. |
![]() | Media file 7: Liposuction, thigh and knee. Infusion solution formulas. |
![]() | Media file 8: Liposuction, thigh and knee. Making incisions for tumescent infusion. |
![]() | Media file 9: Liposuction, thigh and knee. Infusing tumescent fluid. |
![]() | Media file 10: Liposuction, thigh and knee. Introducing the cannula. |
![]() | Media file 11: Before and after views of liposuction of thighs. |
![]() | Media file 12: Before and after views of liposuction of thighs as well as hips and abdomen. |
![]() | Media file 13: Before and after views of liposuction of thighs and knees. |
![]() | Media file 14: Before and after liposuction of knees (front view). |
![]() | Media file 15: Before and after liposuction of knees (posterior view). |
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