The reasons people get liposuction are varied despite thefact that most people think the reasons are obvious.  The most common reason people get liposuctionis to remove fat pockets after diet and exercise did not work.  Some people's body shapes and physiology makeit impossible or nearly impossible to lose fat in certain parts of theirbodies. 

For women the most common places to receive liposuction aretheir stomachs and thighs, for men it is their stomachs and flanks.  These are the "problem areas" ofmany men and women.  Most plasticsurgeons will recommend you only consider liposuction after you have tried dietand exercise.  Liposuction should not beused as a general form of weight loss and weight control.

Though losing the body fat is the fast, short reason peoplecan give for getting liposuction there are generally deeper meanings.  Improving self-confidence is one reasonstated by patients.  Some women and menare self-conscious about their pocket of fat and it impacts their every dayslives.  Others may want it for purelyaesthetic reasons while still others may want to remove it for health reasons(excess fat is a health danger).

You should discuss with your surgeon the reasons you areconsidering liposuction and what your expectations are.  You should also learn the different types ofliposuction and the benefits and risks of the procedure or procedures.  Often liposuction is performed in conjunctionwith other cosmetic procedures so it is important to understand all the risksand benefits.

Whatever your reasons for getting liposuction are, make sureyou are well informed and make an educated decision on the nature and extent ofthe liposuction procedure you are considering. Make sure you have explored all the benefits and risks of the procedureand have discussed these with your surgeon.