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GlossaryLiposuction

cosmetic surgery removing excess fat using suction

Liposuction, also known as lipo or suction-assisted lipectomy, is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to remove excess fat deposits from specific areas of the body, such as the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, and arms. The procedure involves the use of a suction device, often attached to a thin, hollow tube called a cannula, which is inserted through small incisions in the skin to break up and suction out the fat.

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research Liposuction and Tumescent Surgery

20 citations, January 2006 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery”

Tumescent liposuction is safe and effective for different cosmetic surgeries if done within recommended limits.

research Liposuction with Diode Laser Ablation for Treatment of Axillary Osmidrosis

1 citations, January 2013 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”

Combining liposuction with laser ablation effectively reduces underarm odor with minimal side effects.

research Prospective Study of the Metabolic Effects of Tumescent Liposuction

April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Tumescent liposuction reduces waist and hip size but doesn't significantly change metabolic markers, though it may slightly improve blood pressure and certain protein levels.

research Minimizing Pain for Liposuction Anesthesia

August 1998 in “PubMed”

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research Water Temperature Changes in Ultrasonic Liposuction

May 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

Using an ultrasonic liposuction machine with different cannula sizes and power settings does not change water temperature.

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