The human body is adept at storing and protecting fat in certain areas of our body. Thanks to that trait, no matter how in shape you are you probably still have stubborn pockets of fat that seem virtually impossible to get rid of. No matter how many targeted exercises you do, pockets of fat on areas such as the lower abdomen or the flanks are incredibly stubborn and resilient.
Liposuction is the way you can finally get rid of these pockets of fat. And they are gone for good. No more crunches. No more frustration. Liposuction delivers permanent fat reduction and a slimmer contour. We all have spots where we could use some of that.
Plus, modern liposuction is not a difficult procedure. When liposuction first came to the U.S. from France in the 1980s, it was a relatively violent procedure. The cannulas used were quite large and they had to be moved back and forth very aggressively under the skin to break loose and suction away the fat.
Today, Dr. Saltz and other surgeons use the tumescent method, where a mixture of saline solution, lidocaine, and epinephrine are injected into the treatment area prior to the introduction of the cannula. The lidocaine provides local anesthetic. The epinephrine shrinks the blood vessels for far less blood loss and subsequent bleeding. It also makes the fat cells constrict, so they are easier to break loose and suction away. All of this makes for a pretty easy recovery. Patients can usually return to work in just a couple of days.