What is liposuction?
Liposuction is a surgical procedure designed to remove pockets of fat in order to contour specific areas of the body. It is frequently performed to reduce fat in the hips, thighs, abdomen, upper arms, and other areas. In a typical liposuction procedure, up to 10 pounds of fat is removed using suction and a small tube called a cannula. A small incision will be made near the area to be treated to allow the cannula to fit through the skin. Using suction, the surgeon will remove unwanted fat cells. The incision will then be closed, and the patient can enjoy their improved body shape.

What are the different liposuction techniques?
The four most commonly used liposuction techniques today are tumescent liposuction, ultrasound assisted liposuction, and power assisted liposuction. Tumescent liposuction utilizes a large amount of saline fluid to loosen fatty tissue from muscle for easier fat removal.

Ultrasound assisted liposuction, also known as ultrasonic liposuction or UAL, uses ultrasonic energy to break up fat prior to removal. is a type of ultrasound assisted liposuction in which grooved probes and a specialized cannula are used. Power assisted liposuction is a type of tumescent liposuction which involves a vibrating cannula. This powered cannula breaks up fat quickly for easier suction.

What are the most commonly treated areas?
The most commonly treated areas in women are the outer thighs and stomach. The most commonly treated areas in men are the flanks, or "love handles." Other popular areas for liposuction treatment include the neck, face, hips, upper arms, upper and lower abdomen, lower back, sides of the knees, and lower legs.

Because of its versatility, liposuction is a very popular procedure and is often combined with other forms of plastic surgery for more dramatic results. Doctors can use facial liposuction and liposuction of the body to remove excess fat from almost any area a patient is unhappy with.