If feeling good and looking great are important to you, then you know that a good diet and regular exercise can go a long way towards achieving your goals. However, if you are unable to rid certain parts of your body of stubborn fat deposits no matter what you try and do, liposuction might be a good option to help finally get the results you desire for your body.



Liposuction, also called lipoplasty, is a surgical procedure which is used to remove fat deposits on various parts of the body, neck, or face to help achieve a better contoured look. It can be used to slim and contour any area of the body where excess fat deposits exist, even in areas like chins and ankles.

A cosmetic surgeon can offer you the best suggestions for dealing with your unwanted fat areas; however, a basic understanding of how liposuction works is important in helping you to make your decision to decide whether or not you want to have it performed on your body.

How is Liposuction Done?

In order to perform liposuction, your plastic surgeon will make one or more tiny incisions in the area which your procedure will be done. Generally, your doctor will make the incisions in areas which will be as invisible as possible, such as in natural folds or contour lines on your skin. Your surgeon will take care to make your incisions as inconspicuous as possible for you.

Once the incisions have been made, your plastic surgeon will place a small tube called a cannula into them. The cannula is connected to a vacuum pump, and will be moved back and forth across the fatty areas. The suction from the vacuum pump allows your plastic surgeon to suck the unwanted fat on your body up through the tube and into a medical waste container.

There are many different ways liposuction can be performed today. In addition to the simple procedure described above, many plastic surgeons now perform it using an injected fluid or ultrasound into the fatty area prior to the fat removal. Both the liquid and the ultrasound techniques assist in liquefying the fat for easier removal.

While liposuction is a fairly simple procedure, if you are considering having it performed then you want to take care to find a Board Certified plastic surgeon in your area who has as much experience with the procedure as possible. A plastic surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery is the most qualified person to perform lipoplasty on your body. To find a Board Certified surgeon you can contact your local hospital or the American Board of Plastic Surgery directly for a referral.

Once you have located a Board Certified plastic surgeon in your area, you can schedule a consultation appointment with them to see if liposuction is right for you. If it is the right procedure, then you can rest assured that your physician will do the best job possible in making your body conform to meet your needs and desires.