WHAT IS LIPOSUCTION?

Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery used to remove unwanted, excess body fat from certain areas of the body. Liposuction is not an alternative method for weight loss, instead, it is recommended by the cosmetic surgeon when you cannot seem to get rid of the body fat through diet and exercise.

The liposuction procedure is usually performed on the hips, belly, thighs, buttocks, back, arms, and under the chin or face to improve the shape. Liposuction can also be done with other plastic surgeries including facelifts, breast reductions, and tummy tucks.

TYPES OF LIPOSUCTION

Tumescent liposuction – The most common technique used in which the surgeon injects a sterile solution into the area from where the fat has to be removed. The solution consists of saline water along with lidocaine and epinephrine. The solution makes it easier to suction the fat with less blood loss and pain.
Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction (UAL) – In this technique, sound wave energy under the skin is used to rupture the cell walls of the fat. The energy ultimately liquefies the fat so that it can be suctioned easily.
Laser-Assisted Liposuction or SmartLipo – Laser is used to produce a burst of energy to liquefy the fat