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Types of suction lipectomy to remove excess
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Types of Liposuction MethodDue to the popularity of lipoplasty cosmetic surgery as a method of enhancing body contour and the growing number of new surgical techniques, plastic surgeons now have a wide range of liposculpture options to treat almost all areas of the body. Here is a brief list of the basic types of liposuction. Traditional Liposuction (Dry Method)This type of lipoplasty - now discontinued for health reasons - used to be performed using general anesthetic. It was called "dry" because surgeons did not add any fluid before suctioning fat. However, this liposuction procedure was found to to cause trauma to the tissues, unnecessary blood loss, nerve damage and necrosis (dead skin) from the interference it caused to the vascular structure of the skin. For more, see: Dry Lipoplasty Method Wet LiposuctionThe first improvement over "dry" lipoplasty was "wet" liposuction. Also performed under general anesthesia, this of liposculpture involved the injection of a fluid containing a local anaesthetic plus other medications into the area of fatty tissue in order to reduce bleeding and swelling, and to facilitate fat removal. This type of liposuction has also been superceded by newer methods, listed below. For more, see: Wet Lipoplasty Method Superwet LiposuctionAlso performed using general anesthesia, superwet lipoplasty requires a larger injection of solution than the "wet" method, but only half the amount of the tumescent technique. Blood loss accompanying fat-loss is less than the "wet" method but greater than in the tumescent procedure. For more, see: Superwet Lipoplasty Method Tumescent LiposuctionThe Tumescent lipoplasty method (the latest "wet" liposuction technique) involves the injection of a large quantity of a medical solution into the area of adipose tissue being treated. This medical solution is a mixture of medications that numb the area, and help shrink the capillaries to prevent blood loss. After the injection, a vacuum tube is inserted and the fat is removed. For more, see: Tumescent Lipoplasty Method Ultrasound-Assisted LiposuctionThis type of ultrasonic lipoplasty uses a special tube that transmits ultrasound energy. The ultrasonic energy breaks down the walls of the fat cells and converts them to liquid. The body fat is then pumped out. For more, see: Ultrasound Lipoplasty Method Superficial Syringe LiposuctionThis lipoplasty method uses a syringe to withdraw fat, instead of vacuum suctioning pumps. It leads to less blood loss and faster post-operative recovery. Superficial syringe liposculpture is performed on the layer of fat just underneath the skin. Which Method of Liposuction is Safest?Lipoplasty experts seem to think that tumescent liposuction is the safest
form of liposculpture, although it is not free of all health risks or
post-operative complications. Who Performs Liposuction?Lipoplasty surgeries are performed by surgeons of several different specialties. The type of surgeons who most commonly conduct lipoplasty or liposculpture procedures are plastic surgeons, cosmetic surgeons and dermasurgeons (dermatologists). Areas of Body That May Be LiposuctionedLiposuction (liposculpture) can be used to remove localized areas of excess fatty tissue from almost anywhere in the body, including: Face/Neck, Arm, Back, Butt, Abdomen, Front Thighs, Inner Thighs, Leg/Ankle, Female Breast, Male Breast ------------------------------------------------ Gastric Bypass Bariatric Information |