Liposuction is a surgical procedure intended to remove fat deposits and shape the body; this normally works best for the thighs, bottom and stomach as it can treat this problem when some other methods fail. Unfortunately, an unwanted side effect to this procedure is the return of the fat on occasion; often ths occurs in a different area from where it was first removed.



Two basic techniques of removal are used; the tumescent technique and Ultrasonic. The most popular of these two methods, Tumescent, is performed routinely now in the USA as a treatment for unwanted fat.

With this technique, a smaller tube is used to remove the fat which helps limit the amount of bruising which normally occurs. Tumescent liposuction eliminates bleeding and because the residual anesthetic solution drains out so quickly, there is less inflammation so the healing process is significantly accelerated.

The benefit of Ultrasonic liposuction allows cosmetic surgeons to access and remove fat from difficult to treat areas such as the upper abdomen, hip, and back.

The conventional method is often more difficult to perform over other cosmetic treatments because the surgeon cannot see where the probe is, and as a consequence internal injury can be the result. The best advice when considering this course of treatment is to consult with the surgeon about the best and safest technique.

Although liposuction is relatively safe if carried out by a professional cosmetic surgeon, there can be risks and very, very rarely death - about 2 in 10,000. In preparing for the procedure, individuals are required to undergo a series of physical examinations to determine whether or not their health is good enough to have it performed. To ensure infections do not occur after treatment, cosmetic surgeons prescribe antibiotics to patients and re-iterate the importance of keeping wounds clean. Techniques in cosmetic surgery have moved forward in leaps and bounds especially in the field of fat removal.

Lipo Dissolve is a series of micro-injections developed to dissolve fat deposits of the face and body providing an effect similar to regular liposuction. Lipo Dissolve can also be administered in combination with any other non-surgical skin treatment and does not require any anesthesia since it is virtually painless.