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Liposuction

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Liposuction

What is liposuction?

liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that removes fat that you can’t seem to get rid of through diet and exercise.

plastic or dermatologic surgeon usually does the procedure on your hips, belly, thighs, buttocks, back, arms, and under the chin or face to improve their shape. But liposuction can also be done with other plastic surgeries, including facelifts, breast reductions, and tummy tucks.

Generally, people of normal weight who have localized areas of protruding fat achieve the best results, however, people who are slightly overweight can also benefit from liposuction. The best candidates for liposuction include the following:

 

Who needs liposuction?

  • Normal-weight (or slightly-overweight) people
  • People with firm, elastic skin
  • People who have pockets of excess fat in certain areas
  • Physically healthy and psychologically stable people
  • People with realistic expectations

Age is not a major factor, although older persons with diminished skin elasticity may not have the same results as persons with tighter skin.