Liposuction is a procedure that removes excess fat through a suctioning process.
Although it is not a substitute for weight loss, it is a way of changing the body's shape and contour. The tumescent technique involves the injection of a large quantity of a medical solution into a fatty area. The medical solution is a combination of drugs that numb the area as well as shrink the capillaries and prevent blood loss. After the injection, a small incision is made into the skin and a tube connected to a vacuum is inserted into the fatty mass. The fat is then suctioned out.