If you've obtained your surgeon's name from a good source, checked his or her credentials, are satisfied with your initial consultation, and have realistic expectations for the surgery, chances are very good that you'll be happy with the outcome of your plastic surgery. For more information on other popular consumer issues check out FCIC's Consumer Focus Archive . Liposuction During the last decade, liposuction, also known as lipoplasty, has become the most common cosmetic surgical procedure in the U.S. Liposuction can be very effective in eliminating collections of fat in various parts of the body. During the procedure, pockets of fat are suctioned out from the body with a tube and vacuum device. It is important to keep in mind that liposuction is not a shortcut to weight loss.
Liposuction is an operation with the potential for some very serious complications.
Those looking to remove such flaws and to revitalize their skin turn to procedures such as laser facial resurfacing or chemical peels. Laser resurfacing, also known as a laser peel, can remove fine wrinkles such as those found around the eyes and mouth. This technique can also be used to minimize small superficial scars and unevenly pigmented areas. Laser resurfacing uses a high-energy light to remove the damaged upper layers of the skin, allowing a fresh layer to become the new surface. Treatment of deep flaws requires the use of other laser procedures and should be discussed with your surgeon.