Modern equipment doesn't guarantee quality, but outdated technology can limit results. Here's what to look for.

Consultation Technology

3D Imaging Systems

  • Vectra 3D simulation
  • CT scanning for bone work
  • Digital treatment planning
  • Before/after visualization

Operating Room Equipment

Essential Standards

  • Modern anesthesia machines
  • Patient monitoring systems
  • Sterile environment controls
  • Emergency equipment

Advanced Options

  • Endoscopic equipment
  • Piezoelectric bone surgery
  • 3D-printed guides
  • Laser systems

Non-Surgical Equipment

Skin Treatments

  • Latest laser generations
  • PicoSure/PicoWay
  • Fractional laser systems
  • Multiple wavelength options

Lifting Devices

  • Ultherapy or equivalent
  • Ultraformer III
  • Modern HIFU systems
  • RF devices

What Technology Means

Newer Equipment

  • More precise results possible
  • Faster recovery sometimes
  • Safety features
  • Better outcomes potential

Limitations

  • Skill matters more than equipment
  • New doesn't always mean better
  • Technique trumps technology

Questions to Ask

  • What technology do you use for my procedure?
  • How current is your equipment?
  • What advantages does this provide?
  • Do you have before/afters with this equipment?

Red Flags

  • Visibly outdated facilities
  • Unable to explain equipment
  • No imaging capabilities
  • Generic or vague answers