Liposuction
Liposuction - Overview
| Cannula | Fluid | Ultrasound | Suction |
Liposuction
- A cannula is moved around in the fat which is to be removed, the fat is broken up and then suctioned out
- The surgeon first injects a large amount of fluid (a mixture of anesthetic and medicine to decrease bleeding, then
- This can routinely performed without the need for general anesthesia
- High energy sound waves (ultrasound) is used to break up the fat
- Low pressure suction is then used to remove that fat
- Best for the buttocks and back
- Other advantages: may cause some tightening of the overlying skin