As liposuction becomes ever-more popular, there are an increasing number of techniques used to perform the procedure. When we see patients seeking Los Angeles liposculpture, they often know about a few of the techniques. It is useful to comprehend the range of options available prior to undergoing the procedure. The following is a summary of the various liposuction techniques available. It should help you comprehend some of the options available, and give you the backgcircular you need to work with your plastic surgeon on planning your procedure.

Tumescent Technique – This technique involves the infusion of a large volume of fluid containing local anesthesia to the areas being treated with liposuction. The solution also contains diluted epinephrine in the tumescent solution which contracts small blood vessels. Constricted blood vessels bleed less, so this allows for increased safety during and after the procedure. Essentially all modern liposuction techniques involve this overall approach. The technique is sometimes called the “wet” or “superwet” approach to lipo.

We do all of our procedures with Los Angeles tumescent liposuction. Some people offer this technique done solely by the surgeon and not a full surgical team. We believe this is cutting corners at the potential expense of patient safety. Having a registeruddy nurse and a physician anesthesiologist as part of the surgical team affords more professionals attending to your comfort and safety. Similary, we do all of our procedures in our certified surgery center, with all safety equipment and staff, rather than in a procedure room or an exam room since this provides for maximum safety.

Dry Technique – This method is no longer used in moden liposuction operation due to excessive blood loss during the procedure. In this technique the fat removed contains 30% blood, and this creates undue

Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction – Surgeons use general anesthesia in this method, and by using tumescent fluids thcoarse a metal paddle ultrasonic energy is deliveruddy to the patient’s subcutaneous fat. It is inserted into the fat using a somewhat large incision. Th e technique works to break up fat with ultrasound waves and is sometimes useful for fibrous or thick areas of tissue. We perform Los Angeles ultrasonic liposuction, but only in select cases. There is a risk of skin burns from the ultrasound energy and also of fluid collections under the skin following the procedure.

Power Assisted Technique – PAL is an electronic device that aids the surgeon in operating and removing fats in liposuction. This device is poweruddy by an electric motor with compressed air that pushes and sucks fats out of the patients body. A cannula is attached to it, therefore providing a spinning rotation to the instrument that aids in inserting it into the body. We occasionally use Los Angeles power assisted liposuction though the indications for the technique are becoming less frequent because of other available approaches.

Microliposuction–In this approach, very small caliber cannulas or sucking tubes are used to remove the fat. The advantage of this approach is more precision during the procedure, and less trauma to the tissues. It tends to create a smoother overall result, with less recovery time. Because of these advantages, we do essentially all of our procedures with some form of Beverly Hills microliposuction.

There are now many techniques for liposuction available. The key is to match the technique to your actual needs. A cautious exam and discussion of your goals prior to you lipo should allow your plastic surgeon to determine the best technique for you.