Dr. James Barber - Cosmetic Surgery Blog

Many people who lose weight are dissatisfied with their appearance. Unsightly bulges, cottage cheese thighs, and excess pockets of fat separate them from the physique they desire. Many of these issues can be addressed by a simple cosmetic procedure called liposuction.

Liposuction is a procedure where the physician inserts a small tube called a cannula, under your skin and sucks out the fatty deposits that are exercise resistant. Liposuction is a great way to put the finishing touches on your body. It helps sculpt fatty areas and provides you with a new, proportionate, and attractive form.

Liposuction can be performed in most places of the body where there are excess pockets of fat. Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty, meaning, "fat shaping," is not a weight loss solution.

Good candidates for this procedure are non-smoking adults who have already lost enough weight. Only ten pounds of fat can safely be removed from your body at any one time, and multiple liposuction sessions may be dangerous. Liposuction is often performed in conjunction with other procedures to assist with overall appearance.

Several categories of liposuction are available and are based on the area to be treated and the preference of the patient and physician. After liposuction, the skin around the affected area may become loose or baggy, and may require additional surgery such as a facelift or abdominoplasty to gain a more desirable look.