Liposuction

• A cannula is moved around in the fat which is to be removed, the fat is broken up and then suctioned out
• The surgeon first injects a large amount of fluid (a mixture of anesthetic and medicine to decrease bleeding, then
• This can routinely performed without the need for general anesthesia
• High energy sound waves (ultrasound) is used to break up the fat
• Low pressure suction is then used to remove that fat
• Best for the buttocks and back
• Other advantages: may cause some tightening of the overlying skin