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Liposuction
 The most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in the U.S. today, liposuction sculpts the body by removing undesirable fat that have not responded to weight loss and exercise. Most common areas treated are the abdomen, waist, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, chin, cheeks, neck and upper arms. The procedure can be performed in multiple areas simultaneously or in combination with other procedures, most commonly abdominoplasty, facelift, arm lift, lower body lift etc.
There are several different methods surgeons use when performing liposuction, including tumescent liposuction, the super-wet technique, and ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL). Tumescent and super-wet liposuction use fluid injection, which facilitates fat removal, reduces blood loss, provides anesthesia during and after surgery, and helps to reduce the amount of bruising after surgery. UAL liquefies fat with ultrasonic energy and allows easy removal.
Surgery can be performed using local or general anesthesia and may last anywhere from one to five hours depending on the amount of fat being removed. Risks are uncommon and may include surface irregularities, palpable lumps, bleeding, fluid collection, and temporary numbness and pigmentation changes.
A compression garments is worn for a minimum of two weeks both day and night, and then only at nights for additional 2 to 4 weeks. Patients are encouraged to walk as soon as they are able and many return to work within a few days, although strenuous activity should be avoided for about a month. Results are visible immediately, though improvement may continue as swelling subsides during the first three months.
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