Liposuction

Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes stubborn, localized fat deposits through small, discreet incisions. During treatment, a thin hollow tube called a cannula is inserted beneath the skin to gently break up and suction out fat using a specialized surgical vacuum. These localized fat deposits are typically deeper pockets of fat that can be resistant to diet and exercise.

By removing these areas of excess fat, liposuction can create a slimmer shape and improve overall body contour and proportion. It may be used on many areas of the body, including the abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, buttocks, back, upper arms, chest, neck, chin, inner knees, and cheeks. Liposuction can be performed as a standalone body contouring procedure or combined with other surgeries—such as a tummy tuck—for more comprehensive reshaping.

Liposuction is also the method used to harvest fat for fat transfer (fat grafting), where your own fat is purified and re-injected into another area to enhance shape or restore volume. (See Fat Transfer in our procedures list for more details.)