Introduced in the U.S. in the early 1980s, liposuction, also called liposculpture, lipoplasty, or suction lipetomy, is a cosmetic surgery technique developed by cosmetic surgeons to remove stubborn fat deposits that don't respond to dieting and exercise. 

The best candidates for liposuction are healthy men and women with good skin elasticity and realistic expectations for liposuction.  "Realistic" means that improvement, not always perfection, is the goal.  The fatty bulges should be localized to a few areas and the individual should be near their ideal body weight.   Cellulite, or waffled skin, will not be cured by liposuction. 

It is natural for women, in particular, to accumulate fatty deposits on the hips, buttocks and abdomen; and fat in men tends to accumulate around the mid-section.   Some men experience gynecomastia, or enlarged breasts.  Liposuction can enhance the appearance of men and women of all ages while boosting self-esteem.  This procedure is not for obese people.  It is not meant to replace good eating and exercise habits, or to counter obesity, however, liposuction can offer help to remove unwanted fatty deposits in many areas of the body.

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If you are interested in learning more about liposculpture, please call our office and we will be happy to answer your questions.

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