Liposuction
Liposuction removes
stubborn fat deposits from the body that are resistant
to diet and exercise with a tube and vacuum device.
Liposuction can be performed either using the tumescent
technique or through ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty
(UAL). Common locations for liposuction include the
chin, cheeks, neck, upper arms, above breasts, abdomen,
buttocks, hips, thighs, knees, calves, and ankles.
The surgeon makes small
incisions in the skin near fatty areas and inserts a
long, hollow tube (known as a cannula) which vacuums out
fatty tissues. Using the tumescent technique, targeted
fat cells are infused with saline containing solution
with a local anesthetic before the procedure to reduce
post-operative bruising and swelling. Using UAL, an
ultrasound probe is inserted under the skin to “liquify”
the fat before it is suctioned out.
Length:
1 to 2 hours, or more. The UAL type liposuction (see
below in “Technology”) can take 40 percent longer than
regular liposuction procedures.
Side
Effects:
Temporary soreness, swelling and bruising. Temporary
fluid drainage from incision sites.
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