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The liposuction operation opens not with a scalpel, but with a marking pen, as the surgeon draws arrows on the targeted areas. Then, small half-inch incisions in the skin are made as the surgeon inserts a thin tube called a cannula into the selected fat deposits and literally "saws" back and forth. This creates tunnels in the fat, which can then be sucked out through the tube. A few micro sutures close the cuts. Though the procedure of the operation is simple, there are many variations. Super-Wet Liposuction In a procedure known as "Super-Wet Liposuction," fluid is infused into the area equal to the amount of fat expected to be removed. The advantage is it prevents an excess of fluid loss. But it takes longer to perform, and may require heavier sedation. Tumescent Liposuction In "Tumescent Liposuction," the surgeon bathes the fat area with a dilute solution of a local anesthetic and a vasoconstrictor. The eliminates the need for external anesthetics and I.V.'s, and can provide smoo