After liposuction most patients are happy with the result. The areas where complications are less common and satisfaction is most likely include the abdomen, outer thigh, calf and knees. Although good results are anticipated, patients are less likely to be happy with the results in the buttocks and inner thigh and following suction of the breast in men for gynecomastia.
Dissatisfaction usually occurs because of irregularity and over or under resection of fat.
Ultrasonic liposuction may offer advantages in some situations.