With a myriad of techniques on offer for the removal of excess fat, always keep in mind that some lend themselves better to certain body parts than others. You must also consider the amount of fat to be removed. Ultrasonic-Assisted Liposuction (UAL), for example, is often used for removal of fat from under the chin. Because such small volumes of fat cells are removed from this area, UAL is highly appropriate, since it is one of the least invasive method and results in minimal blood loss.

Like UAL, the Tumescent Technique also prevents major blood loss. First introduced in the 1980s, this method completely changed the face of Liposuction (click here for more on the history of Liposuction). The most common technique in fat removal, this method involves injecting a cocktail of saline and medicines into the patient. When the liquid swells the fatty tissue it becomes separated from the muscle tissue, making it easy for the surgeon to remove the fat manually. Variations on the Tumescent Technique include the Wet and Super-Wet Techniques, both of which require an injection of medicinal cocktails to break up fat cells. These methods, however, inject smaller quantities, making the procedure much shorter than the Tumescent Technique.