Injecting fluid before performing liposuction (Tumescent) has become the standard of care. Tumescence reduces bleeding, bruising and improves the safety. It also allows more fat to be removed with a lower risk of contour deformities. SAFELipo is a specific type of liposuction with the lowest rate of contour deformities and works especially well for thinner patients. I would recommend finding a surgeon certified in SAFELipo. Hope that this helps.
Tumescent liposculpture is used on everyone and is done under local with the microcanulas. It is the gold standard and you are awake and comfortable and able to stand up during the procedure so your doc can fine tune the results.