Treating the entire area as a cosmetic unit is the best approach to tumesce
nt Liposculpture of the abdomen, waist, and flanks. This "Three-Dimensional
Tumescent Liposculpture" procedure is performed under tumescent local anes
thesia with optional intraoperative external ultrasound. Areas treated are
the abdomen, waist, flanks, and infrascapular fat pad if indicated. Postope
ratively, patients show a flatter abdomen, a smaller and better-defined wai
st (the "Cook waist"), reduction of unsightly bulges, and a smoother, bette
r proportioned and more attractive overall contour. Patient recovery is rap
id with minimal complications.