Liposuction Cannulas: Tip Designs, Diameters, Lengths and Handles

Liposuction cannula types and tip designs

Cannulas are described by the shape of the tip and the position, number and size of the openings near it. Different tip designs distribute suction differently, influence how aggressively fat is removed and affect the smoothness of the result. REDA of Tuttlingen lists Entner, Gasparotti, Toledo and Mercedes designs in its plastic surgery range.

Surgeons select tip designs according to the technique, the body area and the stage of the procedure. Many keep a mixed set so they can start with a more aggressive cannula for bulk removal and finish with a finer one for refinement.

• Entner type for general body contouring
• Gasparotti type for varied technique preferences
• Toledo type for sculpting and refinement
• Mercedes type with a distinct multi-opening tip

Liposuction cannula sizes: diameter and length

Diameter and length are the two parameters that define a cannula for practical use. Larger diameters remove fat faster but need larger incisions and can leave irregularities, while smaller diameters give more control and are used in delicate areas or for fine finishing. Longer cannulas reach distant areas through a single incision, while shorter ones suit small zones.

REDA offers cannulas in a choice of diameters and lengths. Specify the full range your surgeons use rather than a single size; a typical set covers multiple diameters in a few lengths. Avoid assuming sizes are equivalent between manufacturers, since marking, wall thickness and opening geometry vary.

Liposuction handle, adapters and syringe stand

A liposuction handle connects the cannula to the suction line and gives the surgeon a comfortable grip. A connection adapter links the handle or cannula to tubing, and REDA lists matching handles, connection adapters and a syringe stand in the same section. The syringe stand supports syringe-based fat collection.

Check that the connectors fit your suction equipment, that the handle design is comfortable for long cases and that parts can be disassembled for cleaning. Compatibility between the cannula hub and the handle is critical: confirm which cannula fits which handle before ordering.

Fat harvesting cannula and cleaning

A fat harvesting cannula is used to collect fat for grafting. Cannulas for harvesting often have different opening designs from those for body contouring, so ask your surgeons what they use and keep them in the same section of the tray as the syringes and adapters.

Cannula lumens are narrow and easily blocked with fat and tissue. Flush immediately after use, clean with the appropriate brushes, rinse and dry fully before sterilizing by steam, following the manufacturer's instructions and ISO 17665 practice. Inspect lumens against light to confirm they are clear.

Mark the cannulas by diameter and length on the tray so the scrub nurse can hand over the correct size quickly, which matters most when the surgeon moves from large cannulas to fine ones for finishing.

Planning a cannula set for your facility

Plan a base set that covers your common procedures, and add specialist cannulas for fat grafting or facial work. Include spare handles because they take wear. Our guide to plastic surgery instruments shows how cannulas sit alongside other aesthetic items.

Confirm product registration with the relevant UAE authority. Beckfinity's specialists can prepare a quotation for a liposuction cannula set from the REDA catalogue.