Important Information about Liposuction:
Liposuction is currently the most frequently requested Cosmetic Surgery procedure. First developed in the late 1970s by Ilouz of France, Liposuction has been refined from a crude extraction of fat by heavy diameter rods attached to a mechanical suction pump to a gentle local anesthetic surgical procedure using slender blunt suction tips to gently remove fat with the skill of a sculptor. Liposuction or Liposculpture has been applied to many other Cosmetic Surgery procedures including Facelift , Necklift , Breast Reduction and Breast Reconstruction, and for shaping the trunk during major procedures such as Tummy Tuck and Arm or Thigh Lift surgeries. This in addition to well-known shaping of the trunk and legs. While not a viable weight loss technique, Liposuction has been used in conjunction with Ultrasound technology to make the surgeon's job of body contouring easier, although I am not convinced that Ultrasonic Liposuction has actually improved achievable results, in addition to its higher costs and risks. Many applications of Tumescent Liposuction Technique are noted below with links to more detailed descriptions, and photo-filled pages. These surgeries are safely performed in my Office Operating Suite.