Liposuction is a surgical method that removes extra fat deposits and shapes the body. Excess fat is removed from under the skin with the use of an ultrasonic probe that emulsifies the fat and then removes it with suction.
Liposuction can be performed on the buttocks, abdomen, hips, thighs, neck, arms, calves, back, or face. A liposuction treatment may include more than one site, for example, the back, abdomen, and thighs all on the same day.
Liposuction can reduce breast size in men, (gynecomastia) or to remove fat tumors (lipomas). However, it is most commonly used for cosmetic body shaping.
Liposuction in any form is not an alternative for exercise and dieting. Liposuction helps to remove stubborn areas of fat that do not respond to conventional weight-loss methods.
Liposuction treatments are preformed by dermatologists or by plastic surgeons. However, any authorized physician may perform a liposuction treatment. While some physicians’ professional associations may recommend training for liposuction therapies, no standardized training is required.
You can always ask your doctor whether he or she has had specialized training in...