Liposuction is one of the most common cosmetic procedures, especially among female patients. Also known as body contouring or lipoplasty, the procedure removes fat using a suction technique.
Many people use it on the abdomen, thighs, hips, arms, chin, neck, or buttocks. Some people also use it to treat gynecomastia or reduce breast size.
Before your liposuction procedure in Naperville, your surgeon will review your treatment goals, ask whether you have had liposuction before, and look at the area you want to treat. That helps them determine which procedure is best for you, and they might mark lines and circles around the area.
Tumescent Liposuction
This is the most common procedure that uses a sterile solution to help in fat removal. They also administer epinephrine to constrict your blood vessels plus anesthesia.
The surgeon then makes a small cut and inserts a cannula under the skin. They connect the cannula to a vacuum that suctions the fats and fluids from your body.
Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction
Surgeons sometimes use this procedure alongside traditional liposuction. They insert a metal rod emitting ultrasonic energy under the skin, which raptures fat cell walls, breaking down the fat for easier suction.
Some surgeons might also use VASER-assisted liposuction with a device to help contour skin and reduce skin injuries.
Laser-Assisted Liposuction
This procedure breaks down fat using high-intensity laser light, then removes the fat using a cannula. The surgeon makes a small incision, through which they insert a laser fiber.
Power-Assisted Liposuction
The cannula in this procedure has a rapid back-and-forth movement, allowing the surgeon to suction fat easier and faster. This is sometimes more accurate and less painful than other liposuction procedures.
Liposuction and Cosmetic Surgery Institute has a team of plastic and cosmetic surgeons with many years of experience and advanced training to perform numerous cosmetic procedures. Visit LipoDoc.com today to book your liposuction Naperville appointment.
