LIPOSUCTION
Liposuction, or the removal of fat deposits from specific areas of the body, is today the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in America. Liposuction can help sculpt the body by permanently removing unwanted fat from specific areas that seem to be immune to the effects of diet and exercise.

Although it can never be a substitute for exercise and dieting, liposuction can remove stubborn areas that just don't respond to more traditional methods. Liposuction should be viewed as a contouring tool and not a weight-reduction tool. It works best on people of relatively normal weight with firm, elastic skin who are bothered by pockets of fat in certain areas.

Although age is not a limiting factor, older patients with diminished skin elasticity may need other procedures done that also remove excess skin. For those who seek a smoother, better proportioned body, liposuction may be the answer. The results can not only be dramatic, but if combined with a regimen of diet and exercise, permanent......