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liposuction handmade vs machine

Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026

Are you thinking about getting liposuction, but wondering about the differences between suction-assisted liposuction (SAL) and power-assisted liposuction (PAL)? In this video, Dr. Ahn from Lydian Plastic Surgery explains the advantages and disadvantages of SAL -- called 'handmade liposuction' in Korea -- and PAL -- called 'machine liposuction' in Korea -- and which is his favourite liposuction technique.

00:00 Intro

  • Misconceptions:

01:15 Is PAL more painful?

01:53 Does PAL bruise more?

02:14 Does PAL give lumpy results?

02:29 How did these misconceptions arise?

  • Advantages of PAL

03:28 Advantages for the doctor

03:56 The problem with PAL

04:29 Precision and healing

05:09 Importance of PAL training

  • Dr. Ahn's thoughts on liposuction surgeons

05:43 What makes a good liposuction surgeon?

06:28 Dr. Ahn's approach and techniques

  • Final points

08:17 PAL vs. SAL summary

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