The SAFELipo technique is a special vibratory liposuction procedure that was described by the American plastic surgeon Wall in 2010. The technique is performed in three steps and reduces the risk of bruising and irregular contours. The acronym SAFE is made up of the English terms: “Separation”, “Aspiration” and “Fat Equalization”. After the injection, the fatty tissue is loosened using the vibration-assisted liposuction device and a special cannula. The fatty tissue is then suctioned out with three to four millimeter thin cannulas using vibratory liposuction. Finally, the contours are leveled with a special cannula. The SAFELipo technique is also used for autologous fat treatment. The technique offers many advantages and is therefore frequently used in the USA:
Special cannulas stretch the tissue and enable even suction of the patient’s own fat.
The vibration loosens the fatty tissue. This prevents dents and irregularities.
The shape of the cannulas protects the blood vessels and reduces the risk of bruising.
The cannulas are easy to guide, allowing precise and targeted correction of contours.
Specially preformed cannulas increase the safety of the treatment.