One of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures, liposuction sculpts the body by removing undesirable fat from areas such as the abdomen, waist, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, chin, cheeks, neck and upper arms that have not responded to diet and exercise. It is usually most useful in altering an inherited shape which has resulted in local fat deposits in undesirable areas. Local anesthesia or general anesthesia may be used and the procedure and post operative compression is a recommended.  
    
 

There are several different methods surgeons use when performing liposuction, including tumescent liposuction, the super-wet technique, and ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL). In all types a tiny incision is made in as inconspicuous a place as possible; a cannula (small tube) then breaks up the fat layer and suctions it out.

The specific method that is used may depend on the amount of liposuction that is needs to be performed as well as the site of removal and the preferrence of the surgeon.

 
    

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