Liposuction is a type of cosmetic surgery that removes unwanted body fat to improve appearance or smooth out irregular body shapes. The procedure is also known as body contouring. Liposuction may be useful for contouring areas such as the chin, neck, cheeks, upper arms, breasts, abdomen, buttocks, hips, thighs, knees, calves, and ankles. However, liposuction is a surgical procedure with risks, and it may involve a painful recovery. Liposuction can also have serious complications so you should carefully consider your decision before having this surgery.

Tumescent liposuction is the most common type of liposuction. It involves injecting a large amount of medicated solution into the areas before the fat is removed. Sometimes, the solution may be up to three times the amount of fat to be removed.

The super-wet technique for liposuction is similar to the tumescent technique but uses less fluid. The amount of fluid injected is equal to the amount of fat to be removed. This technique is quicker, but often requires sedation or general anaesthesia.

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If you're looking to get rid of some fat, ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL) is a great option. UAL uses ultrasonic vibrations to turn fat cells into liquid, which can then be vacuumed out. There are two ways to do UAL: external (above the surface of the skin with a special emitter) or internal (below the surface of the skin with a small, heated cannula). This technique may help to get rid of stubborn fat in dense areas of the body, such as the upper back or enlarged male breast tissue. UAL is often used together with the tumescent technique, in follow-up (secondary) procedures, or for greater precision. In general, this procedure takes a bit longer than the super-wet technique.

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LAL (Laser-assisted liposuction) uses laser energy to turn fat cells into liquid. This liquid can then be sucked out with a tube, or it can drain out through small tubes on its own. Since the tube used during LAL is smaller than the ones used in traditional liposuction, surgeons usually prefer LAL when they're working on smaller areas. These areas include the chin, jowls, and face. A possible advantage of LAL over other liposuction methods is that energy from the laser stimulates collagen production. This may help prevent skin sag after liposuction. Collagen is the fibre-like protein that helps maintain skin structure.

• A liposuction machine and special instruments called cannulas are used for this surgery.
• The surgical team prepares the areas of your body that will be treated.
• You will receive either local or general anaesthesia.
• Through a small skin incision, the tumescent fluid is injected under your skin in the areas that will be worked on.
• After the medicine in the solution takes effect, dislodged fat is vacuumed away through the suction tube. A vacuum pump or a large syringe provides the suction action.
• Several skin punctures may be needed to treat large areas. The surgeon may approach the areas to be treated from different directions to get the best contour.
• After the fat is removed, small drainage tubes may be inserted into the defatted areas to remove blood and fluid that collects during the first few days after surgery.
• If you lose a lot of fluid or blood during the surgery, you may need fluid replacement (intravenously). In very rare, cases, a blood transfusion is needed.
• A compression garment will be placed on you. Wear it as instructed by your surgeon.

There are a number of options to help you feel supported if your doctor or surgeon has recommended compression after surgery.

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