Liposuction, also known as lipo-shaping or suction-assisted lipectomy, is a technique to remove unwanted fat deposits.
The unsightly distribution of body fat is usually caused by a tendency to accumulate fat in a particular area of the body, most commonly the hips. Among other areas; neck, arms, abdomen, waist, thighs, inner side of the knees and ankles.
The growth of a benign fatty tumor (lipoma) may also be a disfigurement, or men may develop breast-like fatty bumps under the nipples (gynecomastia).
What is liposuction?
Liposuction involves the removal of fat by suction through a tube. It is most effective for people with normal weight and firm, elastic skin. It is not a substitute for weight loss.
Why is there liposuction?
Liposuction can help smooth and improve the contours of parts of the body that are difficult to put on weight.
The areas most commonly treated with liposuction are the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, neck, and upper arms.
Liposuction can also be used to remove lipomas (non-cancerous fatty tissue tumors) and fatty lumps (gynecomastia) that can develop under the nipples of men to resemble breasts.
