Liposuction is a surgical procedure that can improve your body's contours by removing excess fat deposits through various techniques including Smartlipo™, ultrasonic-assisted liposuction, suction assisted liposuction and Smartlipo™ Ultra.

Liposuction has become the most popular cosmetic plastic surgery for men and women performed in this country because it is a relatively safe procedure that provides excellent results for many when performed by a highly skilled cosmetic surgeon. However, liposuction is not a substitute for regular exercise and good nutritional habits.

Liposuction Is Not For Everyone

Liposuction is not a weight loss program or solution for obesity. If you are considering liposuction you should have realistic expectations regarding what it will accomplish for you, be in good physical and emotional health and ready to lose some excess fat deposits. Liposuction is an excellent technique if you:

• Are close to your ideal weight
• Have firm, elastic skin
• Are not prone to great weight fluctuations
• Have no significant medical problems such as diabetes, heart or lung disease or poor
• Do not smoke
• Exercise regularly
• Eat a healthy diet

Consulting a Surgeon and What to Expect

During your initial consultation with your cosmetic surgeon all options for the type of liposuction technique needed for your specific problem will be explored and explained in detail, and all your questions will be answered so you can feel confident and secure in your decision to have liposuction performed. Your surgeon will show you before and after pictures of recent patients who have undergone liposuction so you can better visualize how the procedure will change your look.

Liposuction is typically an out-patient procedure and recovery time is minimal with most patients returning to their normal daily activities within days. Some bruising and swelling can be expected, but every person's experience is different based on the amount of fatty deposits removed and the areas that were treated.