Liposuction, or the surgical removal of fat by suction using fine cannulas, is now one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures. Also known as ‘lipoplasty’ or ‘suction lipectomy,’ liposuction sculpts the body by removing undesirable fat from areas around the thighs, buttocks, waistline, hips, abdomen, back, chin, neck and/or upper arms.
The tumescent technique and the super-wet technique are among the various techniques used to provide precise results. Liposuction is not a substitute for a healthy diet and exercise, but the procedure can eliminate areas of fat that are unresponsive to typical weight-loss methods.