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Looking for a way to appear more toned and reduce the impression of fat around certain areas of the body? Liposuction is a great way to achieve the reduction of fat cells and has been for many years. Choosing the liposuction technique that’s right for you can make all the difference when it comes to getting the results you want.

How Liposuction Procedures Share Likeness

While all liposuction techniques are not the same, they do share some likeness. Basically, the difference in techniques is how the fat is identified and liquefied so that it can be removed from the body. However, the way fat cells are removed remains the same in each technique—suction. In all liposuction procedures, a small incision is made to insert surgical instruments that work to sweep the affected area and suck away the liquefied fat cells.

Types of Liposuction Techniques Used at our Practice

Here at Carp Cosmetic Surgery Center, we strive to provide for our patients the best results possible. In order to do that we utilize different techniques for liposuction. These techniques include:

  • Tumescent Liposuction: The word “tumescent” describes fat cells in their hard, natural state before removal can be done. In this most commonly used liposuction technique, fat cells are liquefied using an injection which contains a mixture of fluids. This mixture consists of a blood vessel contractor, local anesthetic, and saline solution. Together, this solution works to numb the affected area to reduce pain, reduce the loss of blood, and help make removing the fat cells quicker and easier.
  • Super-Wet Liposuction: Basically, this is the same technique as the tumescent liposuction, but it involves using less of the liquefying injection solution. While the tumescent liposuction procedures may last up to 5 hours, this type will usually take much less time to complete. Super wet liposuction is usually suggested for patients who want less severe results.
  • Ultrasound-Assisted Lipoplasty: During this type of liposuction procedure, instead of injection, ultrasound is used to liquefy fat cells for removal. Additionally, instead of using only the local anesthetic found in the injection mixture, this technique requires further sedation of the patient. Typically, this type of technique is used for more stubborn areas, which may contain fat cells like the upper back or the male chest.

Liposuction Techniques Used in our Practice

Now that you know of the different liposuction techniques available, you may have a better idea of which technique will best suit you. If you’re located in Ohio around Akron, Cleveland, Canton, or Green, consider Dr. Carp for your liposuction procedure. To learn more information about the techniques used in our practice, contact us today to schedule a consultation.