Liposuction
Get a more defined, symmetrical body shape with liposuction. Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery to remove excess fat below the skin's surface, which can be resistant to diet and exercise.
If you have larger excess fat deposits, liposuction can reduce and improve several areas at once compared to noninvasive techniques. Liposuction is not a weight-loss procedure, doesn’t treat obesity or remove skin surface abnormalities (such as stretch marks) and cannot tighten the contoured skin.
Liposuction Areas
Your plastic surgeon can use liposuction to reduce fat deposits from your:
- Abdomen
- Back
- Calves and ankles
- Chest
- Face, cheeks, chin and neck
- Hips and buttocks
- Knees
- Thighs
- Upper arms
Is Liposuction Right for You?
The best candidates for liposuction are healthy adults who:
- Have no underlying medical conditions that may affect healing
- Are nonsmokers
- Are within 30 pounds of their goal weight
- Have sufficient skin elasticity for the best results
Talk to your surgeon about the different techniques available for liposuction surgery. The most common type of liposuction uses a thin tube inserted under the skin to suction fat from the treatment area.
Liposuction offers more dramatic and longer-lasting results than nonsurgical fat reduction options. It is also a less invasive procedure than a tummy tuck.
