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Liposuction
If diet and exercise have failed to reduce areas of unwanted fat, then liposuction may provide the results you are looking for. The procedure is designed to improve body shape and remove unwanted fat from facial and body areas. Liposuction is not a substitute for dieting and exercising, and it is not a weight-loss procedure. But it is very effective in removing fat in areas that simply do not respond to traditional weight reduction methods.

How is the procedure performed?
Liposuction, also known as liposculpture, is the removal of unwanted fat from specific areas of the body. Using a straw-like tube called a cannula, the fat is drawn out of the body. Tiny incisions are strategically placed to be as inconspicuous as possible. Liposuction is not a substitute for weight loss, but rather a way to change what heredity may have dealt you in regard to your proportion. Several variations of the procedure exist, and by assessing your health, features, and the desired result, your surgeon will decide which technique is best for you.

The Tumescent Technique is performed by injecting the treatment areas with a liquid solution, generally comprised of saline, lidocaine, and epinephrine, prior to the surgery. This combination employs anesthesia and constricts blood vessels, making the fat easier to remove.