Liposuction (or lipo for short) has helped an enormous amount of men and women lead healthier and more active lifestyles by surgically removing stubborn fatty areas of the body that do not respond to usual treatments. Liposuction can aid self-esteem and can be a major factor in one's overall physical and mental, but is certainly not without risk.

Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes fat deposits from the body. Excess fat is sucked from under the skin with the use of an ultrasonic or laser probe that dissolves the fat so it may then be suctioned out. Lipo is may be performed on the buttock, abdomen, hip, thigh, neck, arm, calve, back, or facial regions. A standard lipo treatment may include lipo on more than one part of the body at a time, for example, your lower back and inner thighs during the same procedure. Liposuction is also commonly used to reduce breast size in men, (gynecomastia) as well as removing fat tumors (lipomas) and body shaping and sculpting

Liposuction treatments may be preformed by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Be cautious, any authorized physician may perform a liposuction treatment although they may not be specifically trained in any procedures. It pays to research any physician. Do not be afraid to ask your doctor if they have training in liposuction. Liposuction is by no means an alternative to exercise and a healthy diet and lifestyle. Liposuction, as any other surgery, carries a higher risk or side effects or even death in individuals with heart disease or diabetes.

I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice, I am simply sharing my own personal experience and knowledge. Please seek a well qualified doctor to answer your questions regarding liposuction and best wishes.