Liposuction is a procedure in which localized deposits of fat are removed to re-contour one or more areas of the body; however, this should not be considered as another method to lose weight quickly. The only problem with this procedure is that sometimes the fat returns some time later; annoyingly, this can happen in a completely different area to where it was taken.

Two basic techniques of removal are used; the tumescent technique and Ultrasonic. The most modern of these techniques is Tumescent and has become one of the most commonly practiced aesthetic cosmetic procedures in America.

Because the tube that removes the fat is not as large it helps to reduce the bruising in the area which is why the recovery period is longer using the procedure as it requires a general anesthetic. Tumescent liposuction eliminates bleeding and because the residual anesthetic solution drains out so quickly, there is less inflammation so the healing process is significantly accelerated.

The Ultrasonic liposuction method is an addition to the traditional treatment but it allows surgeons to remove more fat, especially from areas in the body that were difficult to treat previously.

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. The best thing to do is to consult with a surgeon to choose the most suitable technique for your body.

Although side-effects using liposuction are possible, serious problems are rare; whilst the risk of death is around 1 in 5,000. In order to minimize the danger, patients will have a medical to ensure their health is good so the chances of complications are reduced. With any medical procedure there is the risk of infection so surgeons have to ensure all wounds are kept clean and prescribe a course of antibiotics to patients having this cosmetic treatment. Fortunately though, in the past few years much progress has been made in the field of cosmetic surgery in respect to this procedure.

Lipo Dissolve is a type of liposuction which basically involves a series of minuscule injections of chemicals which dissolve localized areas of fat deposits. Of course the greatest benefit to patients undergoing this process is the fact that no form of anesthetic is required and it does not interfere with other cosmetic skin treatments where surgery is not required.