A compound, solution of carrier and the compound and a medical procedure is provided for suction lipolysis. The compound is preferably either one or more enzymes and/or emulsifying agents and/or detergents which digest or dissolve fat in the subcutaneous tissues. Both enzymes which degrade fats and emulsifying agents can be used according to the invention. The carrier is preferably a saline solution. A suction lipolysis procedure is provided including the steps of providing a biological and/or chemical compound which digests or dissolves fat in the subcutaneous tissues. The compound is dissolved into a saline solution and/or is suspended in a saline solution. The combination compound and saline solution is then heated to the body temperature (temperature of the patient or subject). The compound and saline solution including the compound is then injected into the subcutaneous tissue. Liposuction is then performed (suction lipectomy). The step of performing liposuction is preferably initiated after a period of time has elapsed after the saline solution and compound are infiltrated into the subcutaneous tissue.
