Liposuction, (also known as lipoplasty)
is the surgical removal of excess fat from areas
that are often resistant to diet and exercise, including
the hips, thighs, abdomen and neck. Other common
sites include the arms, knees, calves and ankles.
Developed in the early 1980s, Lipoplasty offers
significant advantages over other methods of body
contouring. Extensive scars are avoided by working
through small incisions - less than one-half inch
in length - made in the most inconspicuous areas,
such as natural skin folds. Most lipoplasty procedures
can be performed on an outpatient basis and usually
involve only a brief recovery period.
Because of its safety and effectiveness, lipoplasty
has become the most common cosmetic procedure
performed by plastic surgeons. It has helped thousands
of men and women eliminate unwanted fat and achieve
body proportions in harmony with their overall
build.
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