Liposuction (PAL & VASERlipo)

Liposuction at Imagos Plastic Surgery Miami using Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL) and VASERlipo ultrasound technology. PAL uses mechanical vibration to break down fat with greater precision and shorter recovery. VASERlipo uses ultrasound energy to selectively emulsify fat while minimising trauma and promoting skin contraction. Treatment areas include flanks, hips, abdomen, neck, upper arms, thighs, back, and buttocks. TouchMD software used at consultation for visual planning. Free consultation required for pricing.

Liposuction at Imagos Institute of Plastic Surgery in Miami is led by Dr. Onelio Garcia Jr., who is recognised as a leading authority in VASER liposuction within the United States and has personally performed approximately 35,000 surgical procedures across his career. The clinic offers two advanced liposuction modalities, allowing the technique to be precisely matched to the patient's anatomy, treatment area, and contouring goal. Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL) uses a mechanical vibrating cannula tip that oscillates rapidly to break down fat cells more efficiently than traditional manual suction-assisted liposuction. The vibration reduces the physical effort required by the surgeon and allows the cannula to move through fibrous fat areas with less tissue trauma — translating to shorter procedure time, reduced postoperative bruising and swelling, and a faster recovery compared to conventional liposuction. PAL is well-suited to larger-volume removal and fibrous areas such as the male chest and back. VASERlipo (Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance) delivers ultrasonic energy through a grooved probe inserted into the fat layer, selectively disrupting fat cell membranes while preserving the connective tissue scaffold, blood vessels, and lymphatic channels that hold the tissues together. By emulsifying fat before aspiration rather than mechanically tearing it out, VASERlipo minimises collateral tissue trauma and promotes skin contraction in the treated area — making it particularly relevant for high-definition body sculpting and for areas where skin tightening alongside fat removal is desired. Dr. Garcia Jr.'s expertise in VASER is a meaningful clinical differentiator within the Miami market, where many practices offer the device but few surgeons have his depth of volume and published experience with the technology. At consultation, the team uses TouchMD software combined with high-definition photo mapping to create a personalised visualisation of the anticipated post-procedure contour, supporting realistic goal-setting and shared decision-making. Treatment areas include flanks, hips, abdomen, neck, upper arms, inner and outer thighs, back, bra rolls, and buttocks. Multiple areas may be treated in a single session. Recovery typically involves up to one week away from work, a compression garment worn for several weeks, and swelling resolving over approximately two months, with exercise resuming at four to six weeks. Free in-person and virtual consultations available.