Information on Liposuction

Removing unwanted fat from areas including the abdomen, bottom and thighs has become another very popular cosmetic treatment since the advent of liposuction and is most often used when other methods cannot treat it. Unfortunately, an unwanted side effect to this procedure is the return of the fat on occasion but from an area different to the one it was removed from.

Tumescent and Ultrasonic are the two most commonly used methods although there are other lesser known techniques. The most popular of these two methods, Tumescent, is performed routinely now in the USA as a treatment for unwanted fat.

Fat is removed by a smaller tube and this also helps to reduce the amount of bruising that occurs with the traditional method. The increasing use of Tumescent liposuction is down to the method it uses which limits the blood loss seen by traditional techniques as it adds adrenaline to the solution.

Removing fat from those hard to get areas like the upper abdomen, thighs and hips is possible with ultrasonic liposuction.

Every medical procedure has some element of risk and this is no different because when using the traditional treatment process the plastic surgeon is unable to see exactly where the probe is inside the body. If you are considering this type of treatment then discuss it with your cosmetic surgeon who will be able to give advice on the most appropriate method for you.

The danger from side effects using liposuction although rare, still exist so if you are unsure about the process, consult your cosmetic surgeon. Anyone considering this treatment will need to have a medical examination first to confirm they are in good physical health for the procedure to take place. Infections can occur after any surgery so some physicians prescribe an antibiotic to patients because of the importance of keeping wounds clean until they heal. Fortunately, fat removal techniques have improved a great deal in recent years.

A new procedure akin to liposuction is Lipo dissolve, which eliminates unwanted fat with a series of micro-injections into problem areas such as the neck, stomach and thighs. One other benefit of Lipo Dissolve is that it does not require any form of anesthesia and patients feel almost no pain whatsoever.