Liposuction is a procedure in which localized deposits of fat are removed to re-contour one or more areas of the body; usually from the thighs, bottom and stomach. However, there is a strange and unexpected side effect where the fat can return; this is usually from a different area to the one it was removed from.

If you are planning to have the treatment you will probably be offered one of two common methods, Ultrasonic or tumescent although there are others. Tumescent is one of the latest advances in this type of treatment which is now is one now of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgeries in the USA.

Fat is removed by a smaller tube and this also helps to reduce the amount of bruising that occurs with the traditional method. Tumescent liposuction has, coincidentally, become the method of choice for surgery mainly because the adrenaline added in the solution limits the blood loss that is seen with traditional methods.

Ultrasonic liposuction allows fat to be removed from traditionally awkward locations like the thighs, upper stomach and back.

The problem with the conventional treatment is the surgeon has trouble seeing where the probe is located in the body so it is possible for internal organs to be damaged if extreme care is not taken. If you are considering this type of treatment then discuss it with your cosmetic surgeon who will be able to give advice on the most appropriate method for you.

Although side-effects using liposuction are possible, serious problems are rare; whilst the risk of death is around 1 in 5,000. In preparing for the procedure, individuals are required to undergo a series of physical examinations to determine whether or not their health is good enough to have it performed. To ensure infections do not occur after treatment, cosmetic surgeons prescribe antibiotics to patients and re-iterate the importance of keeping wounds clean. 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 liposuction alternative which is useful in the removal of small amounts of fat like cellulite; dissolving it using a number of small injections. 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.