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Liposuction
Liposuction or lipoplasty is performed to sculpt the body and remove unwanted localized deposits of fat from specific areas, including the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, upper arms, chin, cheeks and neck.
Over the years, several techniques of liposuction have evolved. Therefore, it is advisable to consult your physician to review what type of procedure would be most appropriate. Liposuction can be done under general anesthesia or under local anesthesia and mild sedation depending on the type of surgery and specific patient.
Tumescent liposuction technique:
A solution of very dilute lidocaine, a local anesthetic, and epinephrine, a capillary constrictor, is first injected into the subcutaneous fat.
The targeted tissue then becomes swollen
A tiny incision is made in an inconspicuous location on the skin.
Then a suction tube is inserted through the incision. With high-pressure vacuum, fat cells are extracted through this tube.
Super-Wet technique:
The super-wet technique is similar to the tumescent technique, except that lesser amounts of fluid are used. Usually the amount of fluid injected is equal to the amount of fat to be removed.
Ultrasound-Assisted Lipoplasty (UAL):
This technique requires the use of a special cannula that produces ultrasonic energy. As it passes through the areas of fat, the energy explodes the walls of the fat cells, liquefying the fat. The fat is then removed with the traditional liposuction technique.
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