On the morning of surgery, the areas to be suctioned are carefully marked. Once my patient is asleep, tiny incisions are made to inject the fluid into the tissue. After the fluid is injected, I use specially-designed cannulae, or suction tubes, to remove the fat, carefully sculpting the remaining fat into a smooth, but thinner, layer. Patients almost always go home the same day. Pain following surgery is very limited, typically requiring only a single pain pill on the evening of surgery.
Patients typically return to work within two days.
You may have heard about Ultrasonic Liposuction. Ultrasonic Liposuction uses a special cannula that transmits sound energy, which breaks up the fat and then removes the remaining fluid. It is especially useful when the fat is trapped in scar or fibrous tissue. The most important factor is a realistic expectation. If the patient expects a result that is beyond what current technology allows, disappointment is certain.