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Liposuction
WHAT: Liposuction removes fat deposits from concentrated areas of exercise-resistant fat. Areas commonly treated with liposuction include the thighs, hips, arms, neck, and abdomen. WHO: The best candidates for liposuction are traditionally those people who are mostly in shape, but have areas of fat that won't respond to exercise. Liposuction is not meant to serve as an alternative to weight loss plans, but there are advancements in large volume liposuction procedures that make it easier for overweight people to pursue. HOW: Liposuction is usually performed on an outpatient basis with general anesthesia. It involves a small incision through which a tubular instrument called a cannula is inserted. With a vacuum-like machine at it's other end, the cannula pulls out all the unwanted fat and surrounding liquids. All surgical procedures carry a slight risk of infection or bleeding. Liposuction is an especially safe, and rather routine plastic surgery procedure, but potential risks include asymmetry, rippling or lumpiness of skin, or pigmenation changes.
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