Liposuction
Suction- Assisted Lipectomy

Procedure: Improve body shape using tube and vacuum device to remove unwanted fat deposits that don't
        respond to dieting and exercise. Locations include chin, cheeks, neck, upper arms, above breasts,
        abdomen, buttocks, hips, thighs, knees, calves, ankles.
Length: 1 to 2 hours or more, depending on extent of surgery.
Anesthesia: Local, epidural, or general.
In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient. Extensive procedures may require short impatient stay.
Side Effects: Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, soreness, burning sensation.
Risks: Infection. Excessive fluid loss leading to shock. Fluid accumulation. Injury to the skin. Rippling or bagginess
         of skin. Asymmetry. Pigmentation changes (may become permanent if exposed to sun).
Recovery: Back to work: 1 to 2 weeks. More strenuous activity: 2 to 4 weeks.
                  Swelling and bruising: 1 to 6 months or more.
                       Duration of Results: Permanent, with sensible diet and exercise.