A method and apparatus is disclosed for mechanically-assisted liposuction treatment. The apparatus includes a hand-holdable housing, a cannula assembly, and a reciprocation mechanism. The hand-holdable housing has a cavity adaptable for receipt of a portion of the cannula assembly. The cannula...http://www.google.com/patents/US5795323?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5795323 - Power-assisted liposuction instrument and cannula assembly therefor