When diet and exercise alone do not produce the desired results, people will often times turn to liposuction, also called simply lipo, to get the look they want. According to statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), lipo is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States, with over 340,000 performed in 2008 alone. Lipo is often used during a tummy tuck to remove fatty tissue deposits from areas of the body that will probably never respond to changes in exercise and diet.

Consult a board certified plastic surgeon about the risks and complications of this procedure before you make any decisions. You should consider your reasons for wanting to improve your looks, since cosmetic surgery is not for everyone. The physician you choose should go over any questions or concerns you may have and give you an idea of the risks and benefits of having liposuction.

The tumescent procedure involves injecting an anesthetic liquid into the areas of excess fat before the lipo is performed. This liquid will contract blood vessels and cause fat to become swollen. The swollen fat pockets will allow your surgeon to quickly and smoothly move his tool under the skin to remove the fat.

The super wet method is similar to the tumescent technique. Fluid is injected into the tissues before it is removed. Really, the only difference is that less fluid is used.

Ultrasound waves break up the fat before it is removed, during the ultra-sonic assisted procedure. This method uses a combination of heat energy and vibration energy on fat, and is commonly used when a secondary procedure is needed. It targets fibrous areas of the body like the upper back or male breasts.

The latest advance in fat removal is the power-assisted lipo. A wand-like instrument is used to break up fatty tissue during this procedure. It loosens up fat cells so that they can be gently sucked away without causing damage to the surrounding tissues.

As with all plastic surgery procedures, such as tummy tucks, breast augmentations and nose reshaping, to name a few, the risks and complications will vary depending on which method is used. Typically, however, the most common risks include blood clots formulating in the leg, excessive blood loss, infection, reaction to anesthesia, asymmetry, hyper-pigmentation, swelling, necrosis and numbness.

It is normal to feel some pain and discomfort after having the liposuction procedure, although most people are able to return to work after three or four days. As you heal, your skin will naturally tighten and reshape over the contoured area. The decision to have any cosmetic surgery can be overwhelming and confusing, so take the time to do some research before making up your mind about undergoing any procedure.

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