Where On Your Body Can You Get Liposuction to Remove Excessive Fat?

If you have tried losing fat from specific parts of your body through diet and exercise but failed, you are not alone. Many men and women face similar issues. Fortunately, liposuction can provide a solution to this problem.

Every year thousands of people, both male and female, undergo liposuction for excess fat removal. This treatment allows them to get the body shape and contours they want. But are all body parts safe to be treated through liposuction?

You may not know the answer to this question. So, today, we will discuss which body parts can be treated with liposuction in detail. But first, let’s go through what liposuction does. 

What does liposuction do?

Before we learn where on the body liposuction can be performed, it’s important that you understand the purpose of this procedure. 

Liposuction is not meant to be a substitute for bariatric surgery or weight loss. There is even a standard guideline for the removal of fat through liposuction which states that not more than 11 pounds of fat can be removed at once. 

Liposuction targets those areas of the body where fat is located under the skin but above the muscle layer. Due to this, no amount of exercise or diet can budge those fat deposits. There is a specific criterion as well to determine whether a person is an ideal candidate for liposuction or not. This ensures that only people who are healthy and have realistic expectations from liposuction can undergo the procedure. It also ensures that people who choose liposuction get desired end results. 

Where can you get liposuction on your body?

With the advancement of technology, liposuction techniques have evolved a lot. With the help of the latest techniques like laser and VASER, it is possible to remove fat from almost every part of the body in a minimally invasive manner. 

The areas that are safest to be treated by liposuction involves the following:

1. Around the Waist

The sides of the waist are one of the most common areas that both men and women request to fix. The sides are also called “love handles.” The fat in this part of the body is very difficult to remove without assistance. It causes bulging and can be clearly seen when you wear tight clothes. 

With liposuction, the extra fat around the waist can be removed and you will get a more defined and contoured waistline. 

2. Abdomen 

With age, it gets harder to lose fat in the upper abdomen area (between the navel and ribs) as well as the lower abdomen (below the navel). Things get even tougher after childbirth. To get rid of the stubborn fat in this region, liposuction always comes in handy. It will reshape the area and remove excess skin in a less invasive way. 

3. Hips 

Primarily women choose liposuction to get rid of excess fat in the hip region. Hips are a body part where fat deposits very easily. Often women face problems when the fat keeps depositing and a bulge starts to form between the bottom of the hips and top of the thighs. 

This fat is also resistant to diet and exercise. Hence, liposuction is chosen to address the fat deposits in this region. After liposuction, you will be able to fit better in your clothes and the skin will also become smooth. 

4. Back 

Many people also feel conscious about the excess fat deposited in the back. Women feel more upset about the fat as it often gets pushed over or sticks out of the undergarments. 

Liposuction will make a smoother outline of the back and you will be able to eliminate the back rolls. 

5. Thighs 

Thighs are another body part where you can use liposuction for fat removal without any hassle. The outer thigh area, also called saddlebags, and the inner thigh area can be toned perfectly through the procedure. In some cases, if the skin around the thighs is sagged or loose, you can also get a thigh lift and get smoother-shaped legs. 

6. Upper Arms 

Another area that gets affected by age is the upper arm. As you age, the fat and loose skin start to settle and the area becomes a repository for fat. Liposuction can treat this part of the body too and helps in the removal of the excess skin that hangs from the upper arm. 

7. Face & Neck 

Another body part where you can get liposuction is your face and neck. This type of liposuction is very popular among women. They opt for this to make their face and neck look slimmer and more defined. 

8. Breasts 

Liposuction can also be performed for the reduction of breast size. The large size of breasts often becomes the cause of back pain and discomfort in many women. Due to this, they undergo breast reduction surgery which is done through liposuction. 

These are some popular areas you can get liposuction done. It is a relatively simple yet effective procedure that can resolve many cosmetic and health issues in both men and women. If you want to undergo liposuction to get rid of excess fat from any of the body parts mentioned above, get in touch with us and have liposuction surgery under the care of our expert plastic surgeons. 

How many areas can be treated at once with liposuction? 

There is no limiting factor on the number of areas that can be treated at once through liposuction. However, there is a restriction on the amount of fat that can be removed. A plastic surgeon can only remove around 5 liters or 11 pounds of fat from your body. If you want to get more fat, then you will have to wait for at least a month to let your body heal from the first treatment. 

The Bottom Line 

Liposuction is one of the most sought-out procedures that can help almost everyone get a toned body. If you want to know whether you can get liposuction on a specific part of your body, book an appointment with any of our plastic surgeons. You can ask any question about liposuction surgery to them, and they will also help you find out if liposuction is right for you or not.