Liposuction

Liposuction (also known as lipoplasty) is a surgical procedure which removes fat from various areas of your body where fat tends to deposit and accumulate, by using a high-pressure suction technique. For instance the procedure may be used to remove fat from your abdomen, tummy, waistline, arms, neck, buttocks, thighs or hips. Liposuction may also help in sculpting and contouring these areas. Contrary to popular belief, liposuction is not generally considered an overall weight-loss technique to treat obesity or an alternative to traditional weight-loss methods. If you believe that you are overweight and you are unable to lose weight through a healthy diet and regular exercise, then you may wish to consider a bariatric procedure, such as a gastric bypass surgery, rather than a liposuction procedure. A liposuction procedure may be appropriate for you if you have excess fat in particular areas but otherwise have maintained a stable body weight.

When to seek expert advise

You may wish to consider a liposuction surgery if you are unable to lose weight through a healthy diet and exercise. This procedure is not for people seeking an overall body weight loss procedure, but it may be used to target “problem” areas that have not responded to traditional weight-loss efforts. 

If you are considering getting a liposuction surgery, you should consult a surgeon working with the GI and Surgery Service Line​ at The Aga Khan University Hospital and discuss your options extensively and thoroughly. 

Imagery