procedures where a harmonic scalpel would be used
Medical procedures that can be performed using the harmonic scalpel include thyroidectomy, lung biopsy, laparoscopic cyst decortication, tonsillectomy, and gynaecologic cancer. Many plastic surgeons have also found that it is a better system to performing plastic surgery, such as a face-lift, breast reduction, breast augmentation, or tummy tuck.
You have probably heard about the harmonic scalpel and its role in treating hemorrhoids; but what is a harmonic scalpel and how does it work? A harmonic scalpel is medical equipment that is used in surgical procedures as an alternative to a steel scalpel or electro-surgical diathermy. It makes use of ultrasound technology to cut tissues and seal the edges. It is used in surgical procedures for simultaneously cutting and coagulating tissues.