Flabby, overweight, fat, obese are the adjectives most of us hate to get associated with. Being overweight not only leads to further health complications but also has certain psychological implications. Overweight people are more prone to cardiovascular disorders and increased mortality. On the other hand they also face social discrimination in terms of employment as well as in relationships. Severely overweight or obese people are often subject to criticisms and ridicule. The best way to shape up and be healthy is to follow a proper diet and exercise regime. However, despite doing all that is needed to get back in shape, fat stored in certain parts of the body like the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, back of arms or any area as the case may be, can get difficult to get rid of. Such cases can then be treated with cosmetic surgeries that help one to get rid of that excess flab.

One such modern as well as very successful procedure is liposuction wherein fat from various parts of the body is surgically removed. The fat is removed via a hollow tube (cannula) and aspirator. The process of liposuction is also known as lipoplasty, fat modeling, liposculpture and suction lipectomy. Liposuction is neither an alternative to an exercise and diet program nor a weight loss method. Rather, it's a body countering procedure that helps one reduce fat from specific body areas.

The evaluation of a patient to be considered eligible for a liposuction procedure is at the doctor's discretion. A desirable candidate should be over eighteen years old and should be in good health. Those with diabetes, heart complications or circulation problems should not opt for this procedure.

Once the doctor approves the patient's candidacy, the procedure is performed. As in the cases of most types of surgery, liposuction also requires anesthesia. A small or several small incisions are made through which the cannula is inserted into the fat layers of a particular area. The cannula then loosens the fat cells, which are suctioned out via a vacuum device. The operated area may or may not be stitched by the surgeon. However, due to the small size of the incisions, a surgeon might keep them open to drain out the excess fluid from a patient's body. The clearing up of fluid in turn accelerates the healing process.

Liposuction is a popular and time-tested body contouring procedure. The cost of getting this surgery done in the United States or UK is steep and thus people residing in such places opt for offshore destinations. Countries like India boast of great medical facilities and doctors who offer similar services at a much lower rate. Such services coupled with a brief sightseeing tour have given rise to a phenomenon popularly known as . So getting back to shape is not only easier with liposuction but also cost effective with countries such as India offering their demonstrated expertise at a lower cost.