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Likewise, what is suction assisted liposuction?
Suction-assisted lipectomy: Another name for liposuction, the surgical removal of fat deposits from specific parts of the body, the most common being the abdomen (the "tummy"), buttocks ("behind"), hips, thighs and knees, chin, upper arms, back, and calves.
Hereof, is lipectomy the same as liposuction?
Liposuction, also called lipoplasty, liposculpture suction, lipectomy, or lipo, is a type of cosmetic surgery that breaks up and "sucks" fat from the body. The fat is removed through a hollow instrument, known as a cannula. This is inserted under the skin. A powerful, high-pressure vacuum is applied to the cannula.
Liposuction
- Tumescent liposuction (fluid injection) is the most common type of liposuction.
- Super-wet technique is similar to tumescent liposuction.
- Ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL) uses ultrasonic vibrations to turn fat cells into liquid.
- Laser-assisted liposuction (LAL) uses laser energy to liquefy fat cells.