There are three major techniques of liposuction, involving different kinds of suction equipment. Tumescent Liposuction Developed about 15 years ago, this is the most common, and safest, method of liposuction. The term “tumescence” refers to the swelling and firming of fatty tissues by the means of infusing fluid into the tissue. After tiny [...]

A shapely neck is admired by cultures throughout the world. A young and firm neck draws attention to the shape of the chin and face; however, not all necks are shaped alike. Whether because of age or genetic predisposition, fatty deposits gather in the neck, resulting in a loss of shape in the chin and [...]

Liposuction is amongst the most frequently performed cosmetic procedures by plastic surgeons. Liposuction is not a treatment that will improve your health or well-being; it is a purely cosmetic procedure. It procedure involves removing areas of excess fat if exercise and diet has had no effect. Liposuction is a treatment that will change the way [...]

Fluid Injection, a technique in which a medicated solution is injected into fatty areas before the fat is removed, is commonly used by plastic surgeons today. The fluid — a mixture of intravenous salt solution, lidocaine (a local anesthetic) and epinephrine (a drug that contracts blood vessels) — helps the fat be removed more easily, [...]