Mini Tummy Tuck

*Treatment results may vary
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*Treatment results may vary
*The member who uploaded this photo has read and agreed to the RealSelf Photo Rules

There are several liposuction techniques. Techniques are based on the amount of anesthetic injected to the tissues (wet, superwet, tumescent), the method used to suction the fat (manual suction via syringe, power assisted, ultrasonic, laser), and the size of the cannulas used (thin, regular). Used the tumescent technique with thin cannulas throughout the procedure to enhance smooth tissue contours. He believes that the thin 3 mm cannulas are essential for a uniform result. Some surgeons use larger 5 mm cannulas and can extract the fat faster.

Tags: age 55-64 , abdomen , flanks , thighs , female