Update on liposuction: clinical pearls.

Tumescent liposuction (TL) is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgeries in the United States. Although liposuction is not a therapy for obesity, it can be used to create a more aesthetic silhouette for a given body shape. Tumescent liposuction allows for the removal of large volumes of fat with minimal blood loss, low postoperative morbidity and mortality, and excellent cosmesis. This article reviews preoperative and postoperative considerations as well as techniques to optimize treatment outcomes in various body areas.