For realistic expectations, it’s helpful to think of liposuction as a contouring procedure to tone specific trouble zones on your body. Because there are limits to how much fat any qualified plastic surgeon can safely remove when performing liposuction, the number you see on the scale may not be dramatically different after your surgery. However, you’ll notice a difference in your self-esteem, and you will have the confidence to wear more revealing clothing styles like swimsuits and sleeveless tops.