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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
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