Liposuction is a very common cosmetic procedure to remove unwanted fat. This surgical procedure uses suction in the removal of fat. Areas that can be effectively treated are the abdomen, hips, thighs, buttocks and other areas where diet and exercise have not been effective. Other names for liposuction are lipoplasty and body contouring. This procedure effectively and safely removes fat cells from the body and is done with a wide variety of other plastic surgery procedures. Liposuction is not a treatment for obesity or weight loss, but is intended for areas of fat resistant to exercise and dieting. Liposuction is very effective at removing fat from areas of the body, however, results can be dependent on the quality of elasticity of the overlying skin. You will be placed in a special compression garment for approximately 4 weeks after surgery.