The areas that liposuction can have the greatest effect on are the abdomen and waist area, the arms, back, chin, neck, hips, buttocks, thighs, ankles, calves and inner knees. Patients of any age can undergo the procedure, but those who have greater
skin elasticity will achieve the smoothest end result.
During the liposuction procedure, one or more incisions are made near the area to be treated. When possible, the incisions
are made within the fold or natural creases in skin. A small hollow tube called a cannula is then inserted through the incision in order to penetrate the underlying fat. The cannula is connected to a flexible tubing and suction pump. Dr. Wall then moves the cannula back and forth through the fat, vacuuming the fat out through the tube.
This plastic surgery procedure is very common with thousands of patients undergoing the procedure each year with no
major complications. However the possibility of risk occurring is always associated with surgery. In rare cases the
liposuction procedure has caused severe trauma, particularly when multiple or very extensive areas are suctioned at one time. Other possible complications include fluid accumulation and injury to the skin. Sometimes asymmetry or unevenness may require further treatment.
There are various fat removal techniques available. There is the tumescent technique, in which the fat is pre-injected with
a solution
of salt water, local anesthetic and small amounts of adrenaline. Another type of plastic surgery procedure is the Ultrasound assisted Lipoplasty, UAL. This is a two-step procedure that uses ultra sound waves for energy, and liquefies the
fat, which is then suctioned out. There are more techniques available, during your consultation, be sure to ask your doctor
for more information about the various fat removal techniques.
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