Many of us carry pockets of fat around with us that we will never get rid of through diet and exercise. We are “genetically predisposed” to these saddlebags, love handles, and abdominal pooches that will not go away no matter how many stairs we climb, free weights we lift, miles we run, or hours that we aerobicize.
Liposuction has been around for years to remove those fat pockets. It is the most common form of cosmetic surgery in the United States today. Basic liposuction involves the insertion of a cannula (suction tube) into the pockets of excess fat beneath the skin in order to remove the fat tissue. Liposuction is not an alternative for a healthy lifestyle, and produces the best results when it is performed on individuals with a healthy BMI (Body Mass Index).
