Liposuction
Health Encyclopedia: Liposuction
Liposuction is the removal of excess body fat by suction with specialized surgical equipment, typically performed by a plastic surgeon.
Alternative Names
Fat removal - suctioning
Description
Liposuction has achieved the distinction of being the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure. By removing unwanted deposits of excess fat, liposuction improves body appearance and smoothes irregular or distorted body shapes. The procedure is sometimes referred to as...
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Expert & Community Posts
The Future of Fat-Busting: New LipoSonix Technology
By Dr. Hema Sundaram , Health ExpertA new, non-invasive alternative to liposuction is in the pipeline... and it could be coming to a... Read more »
Does Tanning Minimize Cellulite?
By Sue Chung , Health Expert...touted anti-cellulite creams and procedures such as liposuction and endermologie, save your... Read more »
Does Tanning Minimize Cellulite?
By Sue Chung , Health Expert...touted anti-cellulite creams and procedures such as liposuction and endermologie, save your... Read more »
Now Is the Time for a Cosmetic Procedure "Bargain"
By healthgal , Health Expert...to try and bargain down the price of a face lift, liposuction or other more costly procedures if... Read more »
Quick, Inexpensive Beauty Procedures
By healthgal , Health Expert...so many years. Other popular treatments include liposuction, spider vein removal and Thermage... Read more »
Health Guide
Liposuction Lessons
...thighs, feeling she had "a genetic problem that weight loss couldn't help." The Suction Solution Enter liposuction, a procedure that almost 50,000 Americans underwent last year, nearly a quarter... Read more »Liposuction
...pre-existing conditions should be thoroughly checked and brought under control before any surgery, including liposuction: History of heart problems (heart attack) High blood pressure ... Read more »Liposuction
...cosmetic result following their surgery. Informed patients understand that there are limitations to what liposuction can accomplish. If you are having a large amount of fat removed, such as... Read more »Cosmetic Surgery: Safety Tips
...into separate sessions rather than trying to do it all at once. For instance, when a patient requests liposuction of several problem areas, I start with the abdomen and hips and then tackle the... Read more »Six Strategies for Safe Cosmetic Surgery
...into separate sessions rather than trying to do it all at once. For instance, when a patient requests liposuction of several problem areas, I start with the abdomen and hips and then tackle the... Read more »Images
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September 17, 2007ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Liposuction is the most popular form of plastic surgery in the United States, with more than 300,000... Read summary »
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