Liposuction is a medical treatment procedure in removing unwanted fat from specific regions of the body, usually abdomen, flanks, thighs and legs, chin, neck, arms back and buttocks.

Liposuction (also called lipoplasty—suction-assisted lipectomy) can improve the body contour by removing deposits of excess fat from specific areas with specialized surgical equipment.

The treatment is most effective for patients who have normal weight range for age and height, as well as elastic skin.

Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery and not a weight loss operation. It is not recommend for those who have overweight or obese seeking for weight loss.

How it performs?

Treatment is varied by the amount of fat being removed, doctor’s and patient’s decision, typically by inserting a narrow tube through incision then pulls and pushes through the fat layer to break up fat cells and suctioning them out.

The limit amount of fat can be safely removed by liposuction. But there are negative aspects in removing too much fat, which can create dents or scars on the skins. The more fat removed the higher the surgical risk.

What should you expect after operation?

Depending on the amount of fat being removed, patient may leave soon after the surgery or may spend the night. Discussing the healing time is important to gain the better idea how long it will take to resume normal activities.