The use of water-jet assisted liposuction was first described in 2009. In this method, the liquid is injected over a wide area at an estimated pressure of 20 bar. The fatty tissue is then suctioned out as in the conventional suction-assisted liposuction (SAL) method. The Body-Jet device required for this (Human Med, Schwerin) is mainly used in Germany. The fan-shaped injection at high pressure means that less tumescent solution is required.