In the past, liposuction meant one thing and one thing only; getting rid of unwanted curves. When a person wanted to undergo this procedure, they simply told their doctor or surgeon what they wanted, and it was done. Today, however, liposuction has become a much more complicated process and, in doing so, has also become one of the most effective and inexpensive cosmetic surgeries one can get. Though this means you can lose the fat and keep it off with much more ease—and safety—it also means that you may have difficulty understanding what, exactly, you need to know before undergoing the surgery. So, to help you out, here are a few pointers concerning the most popular liposuction techniques—Water Jet Assisted, Tumescent, Smartlipo, and Vaser Liposuction.