It involves inserting a hollow tube through the skin and removing the fat. It involves inserting a hollow tube into a skin incision to loosen up the fat deposits. It involves using a powerful vacuum to completely remove the fat from the treated areas.
Liposuction is the most common type of plastic surgery in the United States. Around 300,000 people have liposuction every year in the United States. The cost of the procedure is approximately $2,800 to $3,500.
- The operation is normally carried out under general anesthesia.
- Liposuction is not a weight-loss tool but a cosmetic procedure with subtle effects.
- Risks include infection and scarring
- Liposuction can be used to treat some medical conditions.
Liposuction is often performed on: