LiposuctionRisks.net LiposuctionRisks.netLiposuction Surgery TypesIf you are thinking of having a procedure you need to weigh the cosmetic surgery risks against the benefits with your health in mind, but also consider the risks that some people don't initially think about. There is a risk that you will not be satisfied with your cosmetic procedure, even if you have the best cosmetic surgeon and even if the surgery goes smoothly. Other cosmetic surgery risks include post-surgery complications and more. The majority of people have successful cosmetic surgeries with no complications, but it is important that all potential patients learn as much about the procedure as possible, including each potential cosmetic surgery risks.
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 According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, roughly nine million surgeries were performed to change a person's appearance through plastic surgery in 2003. According to the same statistics from the ASPS the liposuction procedure was in the top five plastic surgeries chosen by consumers in 2005.
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Ultrasonic Assisted LiposuctionUltrasonic liposuction, or UAL, is a procedure that uses high-pitched sound waves to liquefy fat in a specific area before it is removed. UAL is a type of liposuction that is primarily used for fat removal in hard-to-treat areas such as the chin, neck, cheeks, knees, calves, and ankles. It usually serves as an addition to tumescent liposuction for patients who require more precise body contouring. Power Assisted LiposuctionPower assisted liposuction is performed using a special cannula which uses tiny, rapid vibrations to break up fat cells so that they can be suctioned out of the body. Doctors can remove more fat in a shorter period of time, which leads to enhanced results, a safer procedure, and faster recovery. PAL is performed using the tumescent liposuction technique, in which an anesthetic liquid is injected into the treatment area for smooth fat transfer through the cannula and out of the body. Tumescent LiposuctionTumescent liposuction has gained a tremendous amount of popularity in recent years, primarily because it has eliminated some of the unpleasant side effects previously associated with liposuction. The procedure itself is similar to the traditional method, but with a few differences. LipodissolveConsidered a non-surgical alterative to liposuction, Lipodissolve™ treatment produces dramatic results after only a few sessions. Personal results from Lipodissolve™ vary, but its safety and simplicity make it a top choice for anyone wishing to eliminate stubborn accumulations of fat. Read the sections below for basic Lipodissolve™ procedure patient instructions for before and after the procedure. Smartlipo Laser LiposuctionIn this minimally invasive procedure, a doctor inserts a tiny probe containing a low-energy laser fiber directly into the targeted fat deposit. The energy from the laser destroys the fat cells, which are then drained away, but has virtually no effect on the surrounding tissue. The entire laser liposuction process usually takes less than an hour for each targeted area and can be performed under local anesthesia. The use of the laser ensures a clean, nearly painless procedure, with minimal scarring. Vulvar LipoplastyA more recent addition to cosmetic surgery trends, designer vaginas are becoming more popular for women. Called vulvar lipoplasty, a cosmetic surgeon can remove unwanted fat from the mon pubis, or pubic mound, and upper parts of the labia majora through liposculpturing. Liposculpturing can ease the pockets or bulges of fatty appearance in the vaginal area to result in a more aesthetically pleasing curve. Vaser LipoplastyVaser lipoplasty is considered a second-generation ultrasound device. Currently, liposuction is the most performed cosmetic surgery procedure and researchers are constantly trying to develop more effective, less invasive, more desirable effects. In 2003 alone, 384,626 liposuction procedures were performed in the U.S. The latest liposuction device created by Sound Surgical Technologies, Vaser lipoplasty can minimize vibratory power and maximize efficiency. Stomach LiposuctionStomach liposuction uses suction to remove fat and reshape the contours of the abdominal area. Stomach liposuction is the most frequently performed liposuction, equally popular with men and women. One reason that stomach liposuction is so common is that abdominal fat is especially resistant to diet and exercise. Because stomach liposuction involves fewer complications and less postoperative pain, it is quickly replacing the “tummy tuck"? Neck LiposuctionNeck liposuction can help doctors remove excess fat and skin, and can also help tighten sagging skin. Neck liposuction reduces fullness in the neck and can correct sagging tissues due to heredity or aging. Neck liposuction involves small incisions made behind the ears, like those made for a facelift, allowing the neck liposuction surgeon to lift and remove excess skin following the procedure. The surgeon performing the neck liposuction uses a thin “wand�? called a cannula to suction out the fat, and some neck liposuctions tighten the skin using a laser from inside the incision, preventing sagging in areas that neck liposuction has been used to remove fat. Inner Thigh LiposuctionThe inner thighs are a common problem area among women desire liposuction. Inner thigh liposuction can drastically improve the shape of the thigh, and reduce the rubbing together of the inner thighs. Ideally, after inner thigh liposuction there should be no visible evidence of a surgical procedure, no significant lumpiness, or irregularity of shape. Though primarily performed on women, male patients have undergone inner thigh liposuction.
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