Liposuction is the removal of fat from deposits beneath the skin using a hollow stainless steel tube (called a cannula) with the assistance of a powerful vacuum. Liposuction can be accomplished in our office using tumescent anesthesia. Tumesent liposuction refers to a technique that uses large volumes of very dilute local anesthesia that is injected into the fat causing the targeted areas to be come tumescent, or swollen and firm. Local anesthesia is widely regarded as the safest form of anesthesia. Because local anesthesia persists for many hours there is no need for narcotic pain medications after surgery. Dr. Goldman has over 20 years experience performing this procedure safely and comfortably in an office setting. Many times Thermage is performed at the same time to get significant skin tightening after removing excess fat. This leads to a much more pleasing result in most patients. There is no charge for a consultation with Dr. Goldman for this procedure.