Liposuction (lipoplasty) is a surgical procedure that is successful in removing deposits of excess fat from specific areas. Those areas may include the body, face, or neck. Many have found liposuction a viable option to slim the hips and thighs, flatten the abdomen area, contour the calves and ankles, and reduce or eliminate a double chin.

Other body contouring techniques such as abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), body and thigh lifts, and arm lifts may be required in conjunction with liposuction or separately depending on certain factors...