| What is liposuction? |
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes deposits of excess or unwanted fat
from specific areas of the body, face, or neck. Liposuction is performed by surgically
inserting thin metal cannulas, which remove excess fatty tissue via suction pressure, under the skin.
Common problem areas such as the hips, legs, neck, chin, and tummy are well treated with liposuction.
Excessive male breast tissue may also be removed through liposuction at our offices.
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| Is liposuction a type of weight loss surgery? |
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Liposuction is not a substitute for total body weight reduction. For that, still, diet and exercise are
the best options. Liposuction is best used in situations where weight loss alone has not corrected
resistant pockets of excess fatty tissue.
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| Is it safe? |
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Liposuction is the most common plastic surgery procedure performed in the United States. When performed correctly,
it carries few risks. The vast majority of our patients have no complications at all. However, issues such as
bleeding, infection and asymmetry are known complications and we strive to minimize the risks of liposuction.
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