Liposuction Surgery

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Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty (“fat molding”) or suction lipectomy (suction-assisted fat removal), is a cosmetic surgery operation which removes fat from several different sites on the human body. Areas affected can range from the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, neck, arms, and elsewhere. Fat is usually removed via a cannula and aspirator.

A cannula is a flexible tube which, when inserted into the body, is used either to withdraw fluid or insert medication. IV cannulae are the most common used in hospital settings.

An aspirator, also known as an ejector, is a device that produces vacuum by means of the Venturi effect.

While dieting and exercising may be helpful for losing unwanted weight and fat, some fat deposits might not respond to weight loss efforts. Liposuction techniques may be an option in such circumstances. Liposuction should not be used as a low-effort alternative to diet and exercise. It is only meant to be used as a form of body contouring, not a quick-fix weight loss method. The amount of fat removed during the procedure varies by doctor, method, and patient, but the average amount is approximately 10 pounds per patient.

Several factors limit the amount of fat that can be removed safely during a single session. Ultimately, the surgeon and patient make the final decision. There are negative aspects associated with removing too much fat from one’s body. Unusual lumpiness and/or dents are sometimes observed in patients who are “over-suctioned.”

Reports of individuals removing 50 pounds of fat are exaggerated. However, the contouring that is possible through liposuction may cause the appearance of weight loss that exceeds that actual amount of fat that was removed. The liposuction procedure can be performed under general anesthesia or none at all. The safety of the technique relates to the amount to tissue removed, the choice of anesthetic, and the overall health of the patient.