Liposuction remains the most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedure in the United States, but a great deal of
innovation in technique has been pioneered in Europe, where the procedure is also extremely popular. The original work
on tumescent liposuction has now been developed to even higher levels of excellence, with new techniques and far
superior results. This authoritative color text aims to translate the German experience and combine it with the
latest results of practice to give an up-to-date and comprehensive reference.
Written by world-leading authors on the subject, this clinical guide is an essential purchase for those wishing to keep
at the forefront of international standards of excellence in liposuction.
The Practice of Liposuction. Liposuction Today. Development, Anatomy and Physiology of Body Fat. Tumescent
Technique. Anaesthetic Aspects. The Physiodynamic Concept of Tumescent Local Anaesthesia. Wound Healing.
Operation Planning. Indications and Contraindications. Instrumentation.
Practical and Technical Considerations. Technical Aspects of the Operation.
Adjuvant and Secondary Procedures. Endoscopic Aspects. Postoperative Care.
Reliability of Liposuction Surgery. Guidelines. Complications and Risks.
Documentation and Record. Special Tips and Tricks. Professional Considerations