While there are many types of liposuction including traditional, power – assisted, laser, ultrasound, water-jet, and radio frequency, our surgeons prefer the traditional method. Traditional liposuction involves the use of metal tubes, called cannulas, to remove fat from areas of the body. This option can be used to sculpt a more ideal shape, making the removal of fat more proportional. The traditional method of liposuction is best if you have localized fat deposits with good skin tone, being most effective in areas of less fibrous tissue. The benefits of traditional liposuction include that this form of liposuction is backed by many years of research proving its safety and efficacy.
This surgical procedure entails small incisions made in, or near, the designated area. A solution, called tumescent fluid, composed of a combination of saline, lidocaine (a local anesthetic), and epinephrine, is injected into the designated area to break up the fat cells and allow for easy removal with the cannula. The fat is then suction out of the troublesome area, and the small incisions are closed using sutures.