Fat cells are literally sucked out allowing the surgeon to shape or contour various parts of the body. Liposuction is not a substitute for weight reduction. Extensive diet and an exercise program are important considerations in improving health.
Fat cells lie beneath the skin throughout the body accumulate in greater amounts in certain areas.
When we gain or lose weight, we are not adding or subtracting fat cells but rather changing the amount of fat within each cell. Therefore, many patients, in spite of the weight they lose, are left with bulges or fat deposits in undesirable places. The places where we frequently see fat deposits are in the abdomen, hips, thighs, and the neck. This technique makes it easier to remove the fat using smaller cannulas which result in less trauma and virtually no loss of blood. The reduced trauma provides for less discomfort and an earlier return to normal activities.