Handheld ultrasound for plastic surgery, from vessel mapping to implant checks
Ten real soft-tissue windows captured on Suresult handhelds, unedited, with the app’s own settings header left on the frames that carry one. Published prices, software included, and no subscription.
Every scan on this page was recorded on this Suresult hardware family, by clinicians who bought it and by a clinical trainer who scans with it. Each clip is trimmed to the scan itself. ·Trusted by 8,717 clinicians →
Quick answer
A handheld ultrasound for plastic surgery is a high-frequency linear scanner that images vessels, tissue planes and implant shells through the skin. A surgeon uses it before committing to an incision.
- Suresult publishes linear models at 18/24 MHz, 16/20 MHz and 10/14 MHz, so the band can match the depth of the plane in question.
- Color and pulsed-wave Doppler ship on every Suresult scanner listed here, which is what perforator and facial vessel mapping needs.
- Depth settings on the L14Pro reach 80 mm, enough for an abdominal or thigh donor site rather than face-only work.
- In-plane and out-of-plane needle guides are included on every Suresult model listed here, which covers aspiration and fascial-plane injection.
- Every model records cine loops of up to 1,000 frames and exports DICOM for the operative record.
The capture atlas
Ten real soft-tissue windows for plastic surgery, captured on Suresult handhelds
Unedited clinical captures · select any image to enlarge
3 windows3 windows
Subcutaneous fat lobules and septae at 20 MHz
Fat lobules separate from the fibrous septae that hold them, and the fascia below reads as a bright line. This is the plane a surgeon judges before liposuction or a fat graft.
captured on an L20Pro on 2026-06-05, Skin preset, 20.0 MHz, 20 mm depth, gain 42 dB, dynamic range 60, compound imaging on
Epidermis to hypodermis in long axis
The layered bands run from skin surface to subcutaneous tissue across the whole image. A recorded thickness here is what makes a follow-up scan comparable after surgery.
captured on an L20Pro on 2026-06-05, Skin preset, 20.0 MHz, 20 mm depth, gain 42 dB, 1,000-frame cine buffer on screen
Layered facial soft tissue on the L14
At 14 MHz over 40 mm the superficial fascia and the muscle layer under it stay separate. A surgeon reads which plane a cannula or a dissection sits in.
captured by a buyer on an L14, 14.0 MHz, 40 mm depth, gain 91 dB, dynamic range 70, enhancement 42 windows2 windows
Nasal framework measured at 14 MHz
Calipers put 3.0 mm on the soft tissue over the nasal bony and cartilaginous contour. Rhinoplasty planning uses a figure rather than an impression.
captured by a buyer on an L14, 14.0 MHz, 40 mm depth, gain 97 dB, caliper length 3.0 mm on screen
Superficial structure measured on two axes with flow at its margin
Two-axis calipers cross a hypoechoic superficial structure while color marks vessels at its edge. A surgeon planning an excision wants the outline and the nearby flow in one frame.
captured by a buyer on an L14, 14.0 MHz per the library record, color Doppler and two-axis calipers on screen, frame cropped to the image area2 windows2 windows
Paired superficial vessels with opposing flow directions at 20 MHz
Red and blue fill a small paired vessel inside the steered color box. Flow direction, and not only the presence of a vessel, is what a surgeon needs before raising a superficial flap.
captured on an L20Pro on 2026-06-05, 20.0 MHz, 20 mm depth, color gain 69, steer 12 degrees, PRF 1.0 kHz, wall filter 3
Pulsed-wave trace on a superficial facial vessel
The spectrum reads a peak systolic velocity of 15.73 cm/s and a resistive index of 0.78. An arterial waveform confirms what the color box only suggested.
captured by a buyer on an L14, 14.0 MHz, sample volume 1 mm, angle 55 degrees, PRF 2.0 kHz, PW gain 523 windows3 windows
Superficial soft-tissue collection at 18 MHz
A buyer scanned a scalp abscess and the pocket reads as a hypoechoic area inside otherwise uniform soft tissue. A postoperative fluid collection is read the same way, by its border and its contents.
captured by a buyer on an L24Pro on 2026-05-13, 18.0 MHz, 25 mm depth, gain 70 dB, dynamic range 100, compound imaging on
Chest wall planes during a PECS block
The pectoral muscle layers stack above the chest wall with the needle-guide overlay running through them. An anesthesiologist captured this while placing a block for surgery.
submitted by a buyer, captured on a D3Ultra linear head, needle guide at position -25.5 mm and angle -60 degrees, 40 mm depth setting
Abdominal wall layers during a TAP block
Three muscle layers of the lateral abdominal wall separate cleanly, with the needle guide crossing them. This is the plane behind abdominoplasty analgesia.
submitted by a buyer, captured on a D3Ultra linear head, needle guide at position -25.5 mm and angle -60 degrees, 40 mm depth setting
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Technique basics
How the exam comes together, probe to report
Choose the frequency band the plane sits in.The L24Pro holds 18/24 MHz for lip, nasal and dermal planes inside the first 25 mm. The L20Pro keeps 16/20 MHz and reaches 40 mm, while the L14Pro runs 10/14 MHz to 80 mm for a donor site.
10 MHz to 24 MHz across four models
Set depth so the target sits in the top third of the image.Shallow depth keeps the layer under review where resolution is highest. Compound imaging in the Suresult app cleans up the fat septae underneath.
D: 20 mm on the header
Map flow with color, then confirm it with pulsed-wave Doppler.A steered color box finds a vessel that runs parallel to the skin. Pulsed-wave Doppler puts a velocity and a resistive index on what the color found.
steer 12 degrees, PRF 1.0 kHz- Measure, save and export before the first incision.
Calipers put a millimeter figure on a layer or a collection, and the app stores it on the frame. Files export as DICOM, JPEG, PNG or MP4 for the operative record.
DICOM and MP4 export included
What the research says
The evidence, three studies checked
- Color Doppler mapping landed closer to the dissected perforator than CT angiography with ultrasound did.
In a randomized trial of 60 patients undergoing DIEP flap breast reconstruction, color Doppler ultrasound mapping deviated from the dissected perforator position by 0.6 cm on average. Mapping based on CT angiography with ultrasound deviated by 1.0 cm.
Bajus et al., J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2023 - An imaging probe outperformed a pencil Doppler for free flap perforators.
Across 53 patients having free flap reconstruction, color Doppler ultrasound reached a positive predictive value of 100% and a negative predictive value of 100%. Hand-held Doppler reached 88.6% and 90.5% in the same patients.
González Martínez et al., Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 - Surgeon-performed ultrasound read implant shell integrity correctly in every breast imaged.
In 15 consecutive patients, high-resolution ultrasound performed by a surgeon predicted breast implant shell integrity correctly in 29 of 29 imaged breasts. Surgery confirmed the result in symptomatic and asymptomatic patients.
Bengtson & Eaves, Aesthet Surg J 2012
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Aesthetic and reconstructive in one clinicL20Pro
Aesthetic and reconstructive in one clinicL20ProThe L20Pro runs 16/20 MHz on a 256-element linear head with depth settings of 10, 20, 30 and 40 mm. That band holds facial planes and still reaches an implant capsule or a superficial collection.
16/20MHz, widest daily fit
$3,720 L20Pro · 16/20 MHz High-Frequency LinBuy nowView L20Pro →
Flap planning and body contouringL14ProThe L14Pro runs 10/14 MHz with depth settings of 20, 40, 60 and 80 mm on a 256-element head. An abdominal or thigh donor site sits inside that range, where a 24 MHz probe stops short.
20, donor-site reach
$3,441 L14Pro · 10/14 MHz 256-Element LinearBuy nowView L14Pro →
Face-first filler and lip workL24ProThe L24Pro holds 18/24 MHz with depth settings from 10 mm to 25 mm. The superficial collection in this atlas was captured at 18 MHz on this frequency band.
18/24 MHz, highest frequency
$4,185 L24Pro · 18/24 MHz 256-Element AestheBuy nowView L24Pro →
Surgeons who place their own blocksD3UltraThe D3Ultra carries linear, convex and phased heads on one 192-element probe. The PECS and TAP captures in this atlas came off this model in a buyer's hands.
linear, convex and phased, one probe, three formats
$2,976 D3Ultra · Convex Linear Phased MultipuBuy nowD3Ultra 보기 →Scanner comparison
Eight Suresult models for plastic surgery, compared
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| 모델 | 가격 | 빈도 | 깊이 | 최상의 대상 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L24Pro | $4,185 | 18/24 MHz | 10/15/20/25 mm | Face-first planes, 256 elements, 4-hour battery |
 L24 | $3,441 | 18/24 MHz | 10/15/20/25 mm | The same 18/24 MHz band on a 192-element head |
| L20Pro | $3,720 | 16/20MHz | 10/20/30/40 mm | Facial planes plus fat, fascia and superficial vessels |
 L20 | $2,790 | 16/20MHz | 10/20/30/40 mm | 16/20 MHz on a 192-element head at 147 g |
| L14Pro | $3,441 | 10/14 MHz | 20/40/60/80 mm | Donor sites and deeper flap planning, 256 elements |
 L14 | $2,139 | 10/14 MHz | 20-80 mm | The model behind the facial captures on this page |
 L10SH | $3,534 | 7.5/10 MHz | 20/40/60/100 mm | A 40 mm footprint and 100 mm reach for body work |
| D3Ultra | $2,976 | Linear 7.5/10, convex 3.2/5.0, phased 3.2/5.0 MHz | Linear 20-100 mm, convex and phased 90-300 mm | Fascial-plane blocks plus abdominal and cardiac views |
Against the known brands
Suresult vs Clarius L20 HD3, Butterfly iQ3 and GE Vscan Air SL for plastic surgery
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| 결과 | Clarius L20 HD3 | 버터플라이 iQ3 | GE 브이스캔 에어 SL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superficial imaging | 18/24 MHz on the L24Pro and 16/20 MHz on the L20Pro, 256 elements, depth from 10 mm | 8-20 MHz with a maximum depth of 4 cm on the Clarius product page | One 1-12 MHz array; the Small Organ preset is listed to 6 cm | Linear transducer listed at 3-12 MHz with 192 elements, up to 8 cm |
| Reach for a donor site | The L14Pro adds depth settings to 80 mm and the L10SH to 100 mm on the same software | The L15 HD3 is the deeper linear model at 5-15 MHz and 7 cm | The MSK preset is listed from 1 cm to 12 cm, changing format as depth increases | The sector array covers up to 24 cm, the linear one up to 8 cm |
| Doppler and needle tools | Color, power and pulsed-wave Doppler plus in-plane and out-of-plane needle guides on every model here | Pulsed Wave Doppler and Needle Enhance are listed as included with the Clarius Essentials membership | Butterfly splits features across its Core and Advanced technology tiers | The GE Vscan Air SL page lists procedural guidance among the indications and names no needle-guide tool |
| Device price | $3,720 for the L20Pro and $3,441 for the L14Pro, published on the product pages | $5,395 published | $3,899 published | Starting at $4,999 published |
| Software fees | None; Doppler, needle guides, measurements and DICOM export are included | Clarius Essentials listed at 695 USD per year, 1,785 USD every three years, or 2,500 USD one time, with DICOM functionality inside it | Core $299 a year, Advanced $420 a year, or $1,500 for five years of Advanced | GE offers Digital Tools for Vscan Air as an add-on suite, with no terms or fees published on the SL or Digital Tools pages |
| Landed cost | Suresult's shipping policy covers shipping, customs clearance, duties and applicable taxes. Transit is 1 to 7 business days to Europe, North America and Oceania, and 3 to 10 business days to Asia, Africa and South America. | US list price; duties and shipping sit outside the listed figure | US list price; duties and shipping sit outside the listed figure | US list price; purchase terms are regional |
| Documents published | FDA 510(k), EU MDR (CE), Health Canada and ISO 13485 in the Suresult library | Clarius product and membership pages are the source used here | Butterfly pricing and specification pages are the source used here | GE product page and support specifications are the source used here |
| Regulatory registrations | FDA 510(k) · ISO 13485 · EU MDR (CE) · TGA · ANVISA · Health Canada | FDA 510(k) | FDA 510(k) | FDA 510(k) |
Where Suresult wins
- Ten soft-tissue captures on this page come off Suresult hardware, with the app's own settings header left on the frames that carry one.
- Suresult publishes linear models from 7.5 MHz to 24 MHz, so a plastic surgery practice can match the band to the plane instead of the plane to the probe.
- Depth settings run to 80 mm on the L14Pro and 100 mm on the L10SH, which covers an abdominal or thigh donor site.
- Color, power and pulsed-wave Doppler are included on every Suresult scanner listed here, with no feature tier to unlock.
- In-plane and out-of-plane needle guides come with every model listed here, and needle enhancement with the L24Pro, L20Pro, L14Pro, L24, L20, L10SH and D3Ultra.
- Cine loops of up to 1,000 frames and DICOM export put a full scan pass into the operative record.
- The checkout price is the landed price, with shipping, customs clearance and applicable taxes covered by Suresult's published shipping policy.
- Certificates are published for inspection: FDA 510(k), EU MDR (CE), Health Canada and ISO 13485.
- One Suresult app runs on iOS, Android and Windows over dual-band Wi-Fi, so the same scanner works in the operating room and in the consulting room.
The five-year math
Clarius lists the L20 HD3 at $5,395, and lists Essentials at 695 USD per year, 1,785 USD every three years, or 2,500 USD one time. The bars below count the annual plan. Clarius lists DICOM functionality, Pulsed Wave Doppler and Needle Enhance inside that membership. Suresult scanners carry no subscription and include those tools.
L20Pro, paid onceClarius L20 HD3: scanner + membership= $3,475 in fees alone by year five
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From dermal fillers to complex flap planning, handheld ultrasound empowers plastic surgeons with confidence, clarity, and control—whenever and wherever you need it.
L20Pro
L20Pro 16/20 MHz 고주파 선형 초음파: 미용, 피부 및 표재성 근골격계 치료용
빈도: 16/20MHz
스캔 깊이: 10/20/30/40 mm
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L24Pro
필러용 L24Pro 18/24 MHz 256-엘리먼트 미용 초음파 프로브
빈도: 18/24 MHz
스캔 깊이: 10/15/20/25mm
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D3Ultra
D3초볼록 선형 위상 다목적 핸드헬드 초음파
빈도: 볼록형/위상 조절형 프로브 3.2/5.0MHz 선형 프로브 7.5/10MHz
스캔 깊이: 선형: 20~100mm, 볼록 및 위상 조절형: 90~300mm
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What to Consider Before Buying a Handheld Ultrasound for Plastic Surgery
Choose the ideal devices for soft tissue imaging with multi-frequency support and intuitive probe options.
Before you buy
구매 전 확인해야 할 사항
What is a handheld ultrasound for plastic surgery?
A handheld ultrasound for plastic surgery is a wireless high-frequency scanner that images vessels, fat and fascial planes, implant shells and postoperative fluid. A plastic surgeon uses it in the clinic room and beside the operating table.
Which Suresult model suits a plastic surgery practice best?
The Suresult L20Pro is the widest daily fit at 16/20 MHz with depth settings of 10, 20, 30 and 40 mm. Its 256-element linear head holds facial planes and still reaches an implant capsule or a superficial fluid pocket.
Can a handheld probe map perforators for a flap?
Yes. A randomized trial of 60 DIEP flap patients found color Doppler mapping deviated 0.6 cm from the dissected perforator, against 1.0 cm for CT angiography with ultrasound. The Suresult L14Pro carries color and pulsed-wave Doppler with depth settings to 80 mm.
Is an imaging probe better than a pencil Doppler for perforators?
In 53 free flap patients, color Doppler ultrasound reached a positive predictive value of 100% and hand-held Doppler reached 88.6%. An imaging probe shows the vessel and its course rather than returning an audible signal.
Can a handheld scanner check a breast implant?
High-resolution ultrasound performed by a surgeon predicted implant shell integrity correctly in 29 of 29 breasts in a 2012 study of 15 patients. That 2012 study used portable high-resolution systems with transducer heads in the 8 to 16 MHz range. It reported that a 12 MHz head produced the best images at the normal clinical depth range.
What frequency does plastic surgery imaging need?
Facial and dermal planes sit in the first 25 mm, which is where 18 to 24 MHz resolves best. A donor site or an implant capsule sits deeper. The Suresult L14Pro at 10/14 MHz and the L10SH at 7.5/10 MHz cover that depth.
Can the same scanner find a seroma or hematoma after surgery?
A seroma or hematoma is read by its border and its contents. The atlas on this page shows a superficial collection captured at 18 MHz on an L24Pro. Needle guides for guided aspiration are included on every Suresult model listed here.
Does the probe show the needle during aspiration or a fascial-plane block?
Yes. Every Suresult model listed here includes in-plane and out-of-plane needle guides, and needle enhancement ships on the L24Pro, L20Pro, L14Pro, L24, L20, L10SH and D3Ultra. The chest wall and abdominal wall captures in this atlas show the guide overlay running through the target plane.
How much does a handheld ultrasound for plastic surgery cost?
A Suresult linear model costs $2,139 for the L14 and $4,185 for the L24Pro, software included. Clarius lists the L20 HD3 at $5,395 and Butterfly lists the iQ3 at $3,899.
What is the five-year cost against Clarius?
Clarius lists the L20 HD3 at $5,395 and prices Essentials at 695 USD per year, 1,785 USD every three years, or 2,500 USD one time. Suresult scanners carry no subscription.
Do I lose Doppler or DICOM if I skip a subscription?
Suresult scanners include all of them. Color, power and pulsed-wave Doppler, needle guides, measurements and DICOM export ship with every scanner. Clarius lists DICOM functionality, Pulsed Wave Doppler and Needle Enhance inside its Essentials membership.
Can one scanner cover both a facial practice and body work?
The Suresult L20Pro at 16/20 MHz reaches 40 mm, which covers facial planes plus fat, fascia and superficial vessels. A practice that also scans donor sites or places blocks adds the L14Pro or the D3Ultra.
Is a handheld enough, or does a plastic surgery clinic need a cart system?
A handheld linear probe covers vessel mapping, plane assessment, implant checks and guided aspiration. A cart system remains the choice for whole-body imaging or for a dedicated imaging department.
Can the scans go into the patient record?
Yes. Every Suresult model saves cine loops of up to 1,000 frames and exports as DICOM, JPEG, PNG or MP4. Measurements are stored on the frame, so a preoperative scan can be compared with a follow-up.
Which platforms and connections do these scanners use?
Suresult scanners run on iOS, Android and Windows over a built-in dual-band Wi-Fi link at 802.11n across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. The software is included and carries no subscription.
How long does one charge last during a clinic list?
The L20Pro, L24Pro and L14Pro carry a 4,400 mAh battery rated for 4 hours of continuous scanning. All three accept USB charging and wireless charging.
Linear Array Probe (4–15 MHz)
Ideal for facial aesthetics, superficial vasculature mapping, and flap planning. High-frequency resolution for delicate structures.
Curvilinear Probe (2–5 MHz)
Best for deeper tissue layers, breast implant visualization, and assessing fluid collections post-surgery.
Doppler with PW/CW Modes
Essential for mapping blood flow in flap surgeries and avoiding vascular complications.
Needle Guidance Overlay
Improves injection accuracy during filler placement, fat grafting, and aspiration of seromas, reducing complications.
User-Friendly Software
Easy interface with quick depth and frequency adjustments, real-time image storage, and seamless access to scans with just a few taps.
Durable & Lightweight
Convenient for surgeons who move between the OR, the clinic, and luxury concierge visits.
자유 소프트웨어,
무제한 스캔
Suresult의 휴대용 초음파 기기에는 추가 비용 없이 무제한 기능을 제공하는 강력한 소프트웨어가 탑재되어 있습니다. iOS, Android, Windows에서 무료 DICOM 및 펄스 도플러 기능을 이용할 수 있을 뿐만 아니라 사용자 친화적인 인터페이스까지 제공되므로, 소프트웨어 비용 부담 없이 최고 수준의 진료에 전념할 수 있습니다.
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17개 이상의 특수 프리셋
볼록 / 위상 조절 프로브
선형 프로브
정밀한 진단을 위한 27가지 자동 측정법
신속하고 실시간 평가를 위한 완벽한 도구 세트로 업무를 간소화하세요.
B-모드
- 길이, 면적/둘레, 각도, 선분, 거리
- Depth and angle readouts for needle and injection guidance
- Obstetric biometrics (gestational age, EFW) when your caseload needs them
B+M 모드
- 심박수, 시간, 거리
- 좌심실 내경 (LVIDd, LVIDs)
- 박출 분율(EF), 박출량(SV)
B+PW 모드
- 속도, 심박수, S/D 비율, 수심
- 선박 유량 자동 측정
- 최대 수축기 속도(PS), 이완기 말기 속도(ED)
- 시간 평균 최대 속도(TAMAX), 시간 평균 평균 속도(TAMEAN)
- 맥동 지수(PI), 저항 지수(RI)
- 선박 직경 (DIAM), 유량 (FL)
시네 루프
최대 1000 프레임 (≈165초) 미묘한 디테일 하나하나까지 포착하기 위한 연속적인 움직임.
펑크 지원 기능
정밀함을 만끽하세요 면 내 그리고 면외 가이드 중재 과정에서 자신감을 높이기 위해.
유연한 파일 내보내기
스캔한 파일을 손쉽게 저장하고 공유하세요. JPEG, MP4, PNG 또는 DICOM 다양한 형식을 지원하며, 사용자의 워크플로우와 원활하게 연동됩니다.
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자주 묻는 질문
How accurate is Suresult ultrasound for visualizing small-flow skin vessels?
All Suresult devices come equipped with advanced Power Doppler technology. This makes them highly effective for assessing soft tissue infections, vascular malformations, or skin perfusion—especially in sensitive cases where clinical presentation alone is not enough.
Are Suresult ultrasounds useful for breast implant assessments or other major augmentation surgeries?
Absolutely. Suresult ultrasound systems with curvilinear probes can image structures ranging from superficial muscle layers to deeper tissues. This includes checking implant positioning, detecting capsular contracture, or identifying ruptures—all without needing an MRI.
Do Suresult ultrasound devices support video capture or just still images?
Both. You can capture high-resolution still images or record short, real-time video loops during your scan. This feature is particularly valuable when documenting movement—like joint motion or vascular flow—or when reviewing and sharing dynamic findings with colleagues, patients, or caregivers during follow-ups or telemedicine consults.
How do I store and share patient scans with Suresult ultrasounds?
Scans are saved securely to your iOS or Android device in EMR-compatible formats. Annotations and notes are preserved, and files can be shared instantly through PACS, DICOM, or cloud-based systems. You can also send scans via common communication apps, making documentation and consultation fast and fully integrated with your workflow.
Can Suresult help plan revision surgeries?
Yes. High-frequency imaging helps you locate scar tissue and altered tissue planes from previous procedures, so you can map your approach before the first incision. Doppler adds a view of nearby vessels, supporting safer dissection planning in reoperated areas.
Can I use Suresult to monitor fat graft results?
Yes. Scan grafted areas to assess fat distribution and retention over time, and save labeled images at each visit for side-by-side comparison. It's a quick, visual way to document how results are settling and to plan touch-ups with confidence.
