Harmo-5K ultrasonic technology revolutionizes breast augmentation surgery

The standout feature of Harmo-5K technology is its combination of an ultrasonic scalpel with a point dissection technique, a minimally invasive approach during the tissue dissection and release process. This method allows for direct visual observation, either with the naked eye or via an endoscopic monitoring system, enabling precise hemostasis control and minimizing fluid leakage with high accuracy while creating the implant pocket.

According to MMed Dr. Ho Cao Vu, who owns the Harmo-5K technology, this method accelerates healing, facilitates rapid fibrous tissue organization, and minimizes complications. After surgery, patients do not require pain relief or antibiotics.

Harmo-5K meets the five key criteria for breast augmentation: minimal pain, limited bleeding, no fluid leakage, no medication, and no downtime. Photo by Dung Ho

Vu has been applying ultrasonic scalpels in breast augmentation, implant removal and replacement, and abdominal contouring surgeries for over a decade, and has observed numerous advantages. In 2021, he filed for exclusive rights to the Harmo-5K trademark, which was officially granted in early 2024.

He said that continuous technological advancements have turned the ultrasonic scalpel into a decisive factor for the success of complex surgeries, reducing tissue damage, postoperative pain, and the risk of early and late complications.

Continuous technological advancements have made the ultrasonic scalpel a crucial tool in ensuring the success of complex surgeries. Photo by Dung Ho

Breast implant removal procedures using the new generation ultrasonic scalpel under laryngeal mask anesthesia allow patients to be discharged in good health within 8 to 10 hours, in compliance with hospital regulations. Additionally, patients receive preventive scar treatment immediately after wound closure, ensuring aesthetic outcomes for postoperative scars.

Originally developed in the 1950s-1960s for general and laparoscopic surgeries, the ultrasonic scalpel has now become an indispensable tool across various surgical fields, including cosmetic surgery. The device utilizes high-frequency ultrasonic waves to precisely cut tissue while protecting surrounding healthy areas, minimizing unwanted damage and reducing postoperative pain and recovery time.

Vu explained that the ultrasonic scalpel operates on a 'burn-seal-cut' mechanism, using ultrasonic waves and an automatic warning system to generate stable heat, which minimizes tissue damage, fluid leakage, and bleeding, and reduces typical postoperative inflammation.

Point dissection, applied in lymph node removal, allows for precise tissue separation, effective hemostasis, and limited heat spread, promoting quicker recovery for patients.

MMed Dr. Ho Cao Vu, the pioneer of Harmo-5K painless breast augmentation technology. Photo by Dung Ho

Vu is one of the first surgeons in the field of cosmetic surgery to apply ultrasonic scalpel technology in breast augmentation procedures, marking a significant advancement in aesthetic surgery. After being trained at top medical institutions, including MD Anderson Cancer Center in the U.S., Vu has successfully employed this technology in his surgeries since 2011.