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  2. Liposuction - Mayo Clinic

    www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/liposuction/about/pac-20384586

    Liposuction is a type of surgery. It uses suction to remove fat from specific areas of the body, such as the stomach, hips, thighs, buttocks, arms or neck. Liposuction also shapes these areas. That process is called contouring. Other names for liposuction include lipoplasty and body contouring.

  3. Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery designed to remove undesired fat from the body. The procedure involves using a narrow tube, called a “cannula,” to loosen and suction the fat.

  4. Liposuction: What It Is, Surgery, Recovery & Results - Cleveland...

    my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/11009-liposuction

    Liposuction is a cosmetic fat removal procedure. It can permanently remove fat cells (adipocytes) that store fat from a particular section of your body that you want to improve. Liposuction helps get rid of fat deposits that don’t respond to diet and exercise.

  5. Liposuction Surgery: The Ultimate Guide - RealSelf

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    Liposuction (commonly called lipo) is a surgical body contouring procedure that suctions out excess fat via a thin tube called a cannula, attached to a vacuum. (“Lipo” means fat, so liposuction means fat removal via a suction device.)

  6. Liposuction: What can it do for me? - American Academy of...

    www.aad.org/public/cosmetic/fat-removal/liposuction

    Liposuction is a type of surgery used to remove fat. By removing a small amount of fat, it’s possible to reshape just about any area of the body. Areas you can reshape. Many people have a type of liposuction called tumescent (to-mes-cent) liposuction. It’s often used to: Slim hips. Reduce saddlebags. Flatten the belly. But it can do much more.

  7. How to Choose Between Liposuction and Noninvasive Fat Reduction...

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    During the procedure, a board certified cosmetic surgeon carefully and precisely removes excess fat through a small, hollow tube called a cannula. Suction is applied as the surgeon moves the cannula through the fat deposit, removing excess fat cells and sculpting a slimmer body contour.

  8. Liposuction: How It Works, Types, Safety, Side Effect & Benefits...

    www.webmd.com/beauty/cosmetic-procedure-liposuction

    Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that removes fat that you can’t seem to get rid of through diet and exercise. A plastic or dermatologic surgeon usually does the procedure on your hips, belly,...

  9. Liposuction | Patient Guide - The American Board of Cosmetic...

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    Liposuction surgery removes excess deposits of fat to sculpt an improved shape to a patient’s body. While liposuction is best known as a fat removal procedure, it is also one of the best procedures to help a patient refine their shape.

  10. Liposuction | American Society of Plastic Surgeons

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    Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty, is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of excess fat from specific areas of the body. The procedure is typically used to contour the abdomen, hips, thighs, buttocks and other areas where diet and exercise alone have not been successful.

  11. Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty): Surgery, Recovery, Risks & Results

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    A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is a procedure to remove excess skin and fat from your abdomen. It smooths and flattens your stomach. It also tightens your muscles. You may choose this surgery after having children or losing weight. If you’re considering plastic surgery, make sure you’re making the decision for yourself rather than someone else.