Liposuction
Liposuction, also called lipoplasty or suction-assisted fat removal, removes fat through a cannula during surgery. It belongs to both body contouring and aesthetic surgery. It differs from external cooling, heating or fat-dissolving injections.
Compare recovery and timingA surgical technique family
Conventional suction, ultrasound-assisted and laser-assisted approaches are different techniques. Assisted liposuction still removes fat surgically; it is not equivalent to non-invasive ultrasound or light treatment.
Goals and suitability
Liposuction targets selected fat deposits rather than treating obesity. Skin laxity and cellulite may need a different assessment. Ask whether the proposed contour goal is realistic and how skin quality affects the expected appearance.
Recovery and risk
Anaesthesia, bleeding, infection, fluid changes, contour irregularities and serious complications require a surgical discussion. Recovery, compression, follow-up and emergency access should be explained by the operating team.
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Sources describe specific products, studies or countries. They do not establish approval everywhere.
General education. Your clinician can assess your individual suitability. Rules depend on the treatment country; FDA references concern the United States. External sources may be in another language.