The use of liposuction to eliminate excess fat has grown dramatically over recent years; normally from certain areas (typically the abdomen, thighs, and buttocks), that cannot be treated by other means. Whilst at first this seems like an ideal fat removal method, the downside is that it often returns; unfortunately this usually occurs in a different area - one that was possibly fat free before!

Two basic techniques of removal are used; the tumescent technique and Ultrasonic. The Tumescent method is the most commonly practiced technique of the two main ways of removing unwanted fat from Americans today.

There is less bruising with this method which is an additional benefit from the use of a smaller tube. Tumescent liposuction technique is proved to cause less pain, bruising and swelling after surgery, hence shortening the postoperative recovery period.

Some of the most awkward areas to remove fat from are the thighs, hips, back and upper stomach region but Ultrasonic liposuction makes this possible.

The conventional method is often more difficult to perform over other cosmetic treatments because the surgeon cannot see where the probe is, and as a consequence internal injury can be the result. The best advice when considering this course of treatment is to consult with the surgeon about the best and safest technique.

Even with the best professionals carrying out a relatively safe procedure like liposuction, risks and side effects are still there, even death of which the odds are five thousand to one against. 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. Techniques in cosmetic surgery have moved forward in leaps and bounds especially in the field of fat removal.

Lipo Dissolve is a series of micro-injections developed to dissolve fat deposits of the face and body providing an effect similar to regular liposuction. Because Lipo Dissolve does not cause any pain, it can be performed without the need for any anesthetic and be used with other skin treatments that do not require surgical intervention.