Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes fat from under the skin through a small incision using a tube connected to a suction machine. Liposuction is used to sculpt or contour the body, and improve the shape or silhouette. It works best for patients who have localized fat with good skin elasticity, have realistic expectations, and are at their ideal weight.
Liposuction will not tighten muscle or skin, nor is it a method for overall weight loss. It does not take the place of diet and exercise.
1. Tumescent and super-wet technique: This is a method of liposuction where the doctor injects a large volume of sterile salt water mixed with anesthetic and epinephrine (vessel constrictor) under the skin prior to performing the procedure. This is probably the safest form of liposuction.
2. Ultrasound-assisted liposuction: This is a method of liposuction where an ultrasound cannula is inserted under the skin to emulsify the fat with the use of sound wave technology. It is followed by suction-assisted liposuction.
3. Power-assisted liposuction: Power-assisted liposuction uses suction and gas or electric power sources to cause a reciprocating motion to help emulsify the fat for removal. There is less blood loss and ease of extraction of fat using this technique.
4. Suction-assisted liposuction: Suction-assisted liposuction is a method of removing fat by use of a small cannula or tube inserted under the skin through a small incision hooked up to a suction machine.
5. Laser liposuction: This is a method of liposuction in which fat cells are destroyed with a laser rather than using suction to remove them.
Liposuction plastic surgeon in Westchester
Westchester cosmetic plastic surgeon,
Dr. John F. Farella is certified by the American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. It is the only board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties to certify plastic surgeons. Dr. Farella specializes in
cosmetic surgery, including facial rejuvenation and body contouring. If you want to know more about liposuction, then call (914) 290-4700 and speak to Dr. Farella or email Dr. Farella at
info@drfarella.com. To know more, visit his website
http://www.drfarella.com/ 
