For decades many people have wanted to change their appearance and shape by removing deposits of excess fatty tissue. This dream became a reality beginning in the 1970's and 1980's. The procedure of liposuction, initially called suction assisted lipectomy was invented by Arpad and Giorgio Fisher in Rome. Further developments were made by Yves Illouz in Paris, but another Parisian Dr. Pierre Fournier was a sentinel figure in making the technique more popular. The technique spread to America early. Continually refined in both Europe and America it is now the world's most popular cosmetic surgery procedure.

Modern liposculpture though really came of age when transformed by Dr. Jeffrey Klein of San Juan Capistrano in California. Since 1985.he has developed what is now called the tumescent technique in which a local anaesthetic solution is used to numb the tissue before the procedure is commenced.This solution also vastly reduces the amount of bruising after the procedure, which used to be a major complication of liposuction surgery.

Much more refined results are possible with liposculpture than with conventional liposuction. As the patient can stand towards the end of the procedure final adjustments can be performed which improves the overall result. The figure can be truly sculpted. Liposculpture has a high rate of patient satisfaction.

Differences between liposculpture and conventional liposuction at a glance

Combined treatment, inner and outer thighs and knees

This woman has had liposculpture to the outer thighs, inner thighs and knees. There is a substantial difference in the outline of the legs in the two photos, the result is a thinner lower leg and greater balance between the upper and lower body. The legs even appear longer. The extra bulges that have been so resistant to exercise and dieting have now been permanently removed.

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Outer thighs

"Saddle bags" in women are accumulations of fat over the outer thigh. Removing them gets rid of the bulge which you see from looking directly in front or behind. Even though little work is often done to the buttock itself, the buttock crease appears to have been drawn outwards giving a more natural appearance. Careful liposculpture can also raise this crease slightly, giving a much more youthful look. The change in appearance is often dramatic.

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Inner thighs

Often with problems over the outer thighs, there is a fullness to the inner thighs as well. The top of the thigh is squared off in the front and there is bulkiness making the two legs touch. Liposculpture can substantially reduce this bulkiness and give a natural curve to the inner thigh at the top, making it round rather than flat. Usually it is possible to prevent the legs from rubbing one another. Combined with liposculpture to the outer thighs, most clothes, particularly jeans and tight pants will fit more comfortably.

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Knees

A small pad of fatty tissue is often present on the inside of the knee, slightly above where the bone of the knee joint protrudes (though there may be other fatty deposits as well). Liposculpture can remove this bulge, so that the knee now is defined by the bone, rather than the fatty pad above it. It is common to perform liposculpture on more than one area at any one time, and many women find that combining a refinement to the knee and outer and inner thigh at the same time is a well balanced procedure, giving the best results.

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Whole leg

Sometimes there is a general increase in the fatty tissue of the leg and treatment above and below the knee is necessary to reduce the volume of the fatty material and allow it to be reduced in size.

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Abdomen

The abdomen is a problem area for many women, particularly after childbirth. Unwanted accumulations of fat can make clothes difficult to fit and can be persistently annoying. Liposculpture is extremely helpful in these situations, and skin laxity is rarely a problem after the procedure. The abdomen can benefit from treatment in women whether it is large or small. Both the upper and lower abdomen are usually treated. Many women comment that bending over is easier and that bulging midriff area can be eliminated.

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Hips

Full hips make the body look squarish and full. Either alone, or in combination with the abdomen, it is possible to refine the outline to give a more modern feminine appearance, improving the waist and refining the outline.

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Often a combined procedure on the flanks and outer thighs is performed at the same time to refine the outline from top to bottom.

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Breast Reduction

Liposculpture to the female breast is an increasingly commonly performed procedure. It is a genuine alternative to conventional surgery for many women.

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Other areas can be treated as well..... including isolated areas of fatty deposits over the back and on the upper arm. The calves and thighs themselves are also areas where liposcuplture can be very helpful in achieving the desired shape. (In fact, virtually any area can respond well to liposculpture with no visible scars or loose skin.)

Neck

In both men and women the neck and under the chin can be successfully sculptured to give a more youthful appearance. Of all the areas of the body which can be sculpted, sometimes the neck can be the most rejuvenating, even though only a small amount of fatty tissue is removed. The underlying skin firmly attaches to the structures beneath, and just as with other areas of the body, looseness of the skin is very unusual.

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All of the " before and after" images used on this page have not been manipulated or enhanced in any way. There is no guarantee that other people will experience similar results to those shown here.