In the operation room

The liposuction surgery can be done with the traditional method, which consists of infiltration and suction, or the surgeon can use an ultrasound in this procedure, which is known as ultrasound assisted liposuction.

1. The traditional liposuction

In this technique, a small incision is made in the skin, then the infiltration fluid is introduced to the deep subcutaneous fat layer, then the suction cannula is inserted in the targeted area. After suction of the desired volume, the incision is sutured, and the wound would be covered with clean sterile dressings. A compressing bandage would then be applied to the site and should be kept for two weeks.

2. Ultrasound assisted liposuction

In this technique, the infiltration fluid is introduced to the specific site, then the ultrasound energy could be used to cause emulsifying of the fat cells that would be suctioned later. Sometimes, the surgeon can use the ultrasound and the suction at the same time. In this case the energy could induce the healing of the wound but may causes injuries to the adjacent tissue.

Ultrasound assisted liposuction can help in treatment of resistant areas such as back, face, and chest. It also led to enormous success in treatment of male gynecomastia without extensive scarring as in previous techniques.

3. Deep liposuction vs superficial liposuction

In the traditional liposuction surgery, the targeted fat layer is the deep subcutaneous fat, while in some procedures a more superficial fatty layer is targeted to enhance specific area skin contour, or to enhance the shape of skin cellulite.

4. Other liposuction techniques

The traditional suction assisted liposuction is the most widely used technique. Recently, other technologies are introduced to be more effective and decrease the surgeon effort during the procedure. From these techniques:

• • Power assisted liposuction
  • Laser assisted liposuction
  • water jet liposuction