Liposuction (sometimes referred to as lipo or lipoplasty) is a surgical procedure that removes excess fat and fat cells from specific areas of the body. Even though liposuction is designed to remove fat, it does not replace or serve as a substitute for good diet and exercise, nor will it remove excess or sagging skin. Dr. Asfa often performs liposuction in combination with other cosmetic surgeries, such as tummy tucks, facelifts or breast reductions. For smaller amounts of fat, Dr. Asfa will perform the procedure in his on-site procedure room.

The best candidates for liposuction are:

*men and women of normal weight who mainly want to improve their body shape and contour

*people with fat deposits that are “trouble areas”, where exercise and diet seem not to have any effect

*people with good elasticity in their skin, so when the fat is removed, they will achieve a smooth appearance

The most common areas for liposuction include: the abdomen, waist and “love handles,” back, calves and ankles, chest area, face, cheeks, chin and neck, hips and buttocks, inner knees, thighs upper and upper arms.

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