The technique was improved by French surgeons, then introduced to the US in the late 1970's. The Tumescent Technique has revolutionized liposuction by using only minimally invasive micro-cannulas and safe local anesthesia. It reduces bleeding, discomfort and expense, eliminates hospitalization, and allows safe outpatient Liposuction. Many people suffer from unattractive fat buildup in certain areas. Women tend to accumulate fat around the hips, thighs, abdomen and buttocks.
Men have problems with love handles and abdomen.
Either might have problems with chin and neck, arms, legs or breasts. These stubborn deposits remain even after diet and exercise. At best, many people would have to become excessively thin in other areas prior to slimming these problem spots. Liposuction removes fatty deposits which are unresponsive to diet and exercise. Even skin which is severely stretched has an extraordinary capacity to contract after Liposuction, especially when a technique called Superficial Liposculpture is used.