Ultrasonic liposuction uses hollow cannulas similar to standard liposuction surgery but also has an ultrasound probe at its tip which allows for heating and “cavitation” of the fat cells. “Cavitation” refers to the melting of fat cells which presumably allows for easier evacuation of fat than the traditional mechanical suctioning using the hollow cannulas. Ultrasonic liposuction was developed to make the physical act of liposuction easier for the surgeon and to improve results for liposuction in more fibrous areas such as for the breasts and lower back. Overall, ultrasonic liposuctioning has not been universally accepted by the plastic surgeon community and has been noted to be associated with increased complications such as skin burns especially at the port sites.