For women, liposuction is more commonly used around the stomach, hips and thighs. Men often use liposuction to get rid of chest fat and define their torso. If one or more of the following applies to you, liposuction may be right for you: 1. You have stubborn, excess fat deposits on your hips, belly, thighs, neck or chest, that do not respond to diet or exercise. 2. Certain areas of your body are not in proportion to the rest of your figure. The ideal liposuction patient has localised fat deposits, and good skin texture and tone. It is also important to have realistic expectations regarding liposuction results. For example, liposuction is designed to target fatty tissue only, not to improve the appearance of loose skin. For patients wishing to address excess skin, other body contouring procedures, such as a tummy tuck or body lift, may be more suitable. Finally, although liposuction can improve your shape and make you appear thinner and fitter, it is not a weight-loss surgery. While some overweight patients can benefit from the reshaping effects, the most satisfied patients tend to be happy with their weight prior to surgery.