The traditional approach to liposuction uses a cannola to remove fat from trouble spots of the body where fat has built up. Lipo is effective for removing lipid, but it has its downsides. First off, it is a surgery, and many folks don't want to go under the knife. Secondly, it's only good for removing fat and not toning the body. Sometimes you need a little more to get into the shape you want.

Now there are a variety of techniques to fit anybody's tastes. Some of these don't even involve surgery at all! Let's have a look at what the world of liposuction has to offer.

Lipolysis: Lipolysis melts away fat with a lipo laser. There are no incisions involved. This is what plastic surgery professionals call a "non-invasive surgery" because the doctor doesn't do any work inside the body. This technique shoots the trouble area with a laser that melts away the lipid cells underneath. You need not be concerned, it doesn't burn. Sometimes it tingles a little bit, but the laser isn't hot enough to hurt your skin.

Mesotherapy : This relatively new technique involves tiny injections into the skin. These injections contain vitamins, minerals and amino acids. They're all natural substances that your body needs. Exactly how these injections get the results they get is still a mystery, but most doctors think it's because they help speed up natural processes of circulation and metabolism.

Endermologie : Endermologie is also referred to as "lipomassage." It works as an easy, non-invasive way to flush out lipid. With endermologie, a small hand-held massage machine is passed over the body. It contains 2 rollers and a light suction device. It massages away the lipid and stretches the tissue underneath. Endermologie is particularly effective against cellulite.

Tumescent Technique: This is a more natural alternative to traditional anesthesia. One of the side effects of liposuction has always been excessive bleeding. Doctors have always had to do lipo carefully to avoid this trouble from occurring. With the tumescent technique, epinephrine is injected into the area to be lipo'd. It hardens and swells the area, preventing excessive bleeding from occurring.

Liposculpturing: Liposculpturing means adding, removing, nipping, tucking and doing generally whatever is necessary to get the features you want. It uses a combination of procedures including liposuction. Sometimes parts are lifted or filled out, as well as removed. It can be used to lift a sagging posterior, add curves to calves, work out ankle details, etch the abs or accomplish anything else you're dreaming of.

Whatever your fat-busting needs, the wonderful world of lipo has something to suit you. Talk to a plastic surgeon today to discuss your liposuction options.