Tickle Lipo, also known as Nutational Infrasonic Liposculpture (NIL), is an FDA-approved fat removal procedure that can sculpt the body more comfortably, safely, and effectively than traditional liposuction.Â
This body sculpting method is unique in that it vibrates and rotates at 10 Hz, to block pain as it loosens and suctions out fat. The nutational movement of the vibrating cannula, along with the insertion of air, creates a sensation that essentially tricks nerves in the surrounding tissue from signaling pain while unwanted fat is removed and liquified. Acoustic waves from the vibration break up fat, while leaving the connective tissue completely intact.
Tickle Liposuction gets its name from the tickling sensation that patients often feel during the procedure (some even giggle). The smaller size of the cannula also makes Tickle Lipo less painful than conventional lipo, which means that the patient can be awake. The treatment area is numbed with local anesthesia (rather than the general anesthesia that's sometimes used with tumescent liposuction).
The procedure can be performed on many parts of the body. It's commonly done on the inner and outer thighs, back, abdomen, love handles, hips, saddlebags, and buttocks.Â
Different sizes of cannulas (including very slim versions) make Tickle Lipo an especially good option for areas where conventional liposuction is difficult or impossible, like under the chin.
