There are many different ways to lose weight. Most people know that exercise and diet are the two main ways to lose weight, but there are other methods as well. One of these methods is called liposuction. Liposuction is a surgical procedure where fat cells are removed from the body. There are many reasons why someone may want to have this done.

Some of the reasons people get liposuction are because they have too much fat in one area of their body. This can be an area like the abdomen, thighs, or buttocks. It can also be areas like the neck, arms, and face. Liposuction is not only used for cosmetic reasons though. There are other reasons as well. Some of these include having fat removed so that it will not interfere with medical treatments. People who have cancer often need fat to be removed so that the radiation can work effectively. Liposuction can also be used to treat obesity. In some cases, doctors may recommend liposuction even if a person is overweight, but has a healthy BMI (Body Mass Index).

There are many different types of liposuction. The most common type is called tumescent liposuction. This is a procedure that uses a local anesthetic. A thin needle is inserted into the fatty tissue. The area is then injected with a special solution. This solution causes the fat cells to release their contents. The contents of the fat cells are then removed through suction. The entire process usually takes less than an hour. The patient will then be sent home. There are no long term side effects associated with this type of liposuction.

Another type of liposuction is called ultrasound assisted liposuction. This is the same as the above procedure, except that instead of using a needle, the surgeon uses an ultrasound probe to break up the fat cells. Ultrasound waves are then sent through the probe and into the fatty tissue. The waves cause the fat cells to release their content. This process takes a little longer than the previous method, but is less painful.

Liposuction is a very safe procedure. There are many risks associated with any type of surgery. However, the risk of complications associated with liposuction is extremely low. The doctor performing the procedure will make sure that the patient understands all of the risks before the procedure is performed.