Liposuction is a delicate procedure that needs the skill of a properly trained plastic surgeon. It is commonly done in the Clinic under local anesthesia. After a very short recovery period, the patient goes home or to the hotel.

The most common misconception regarding liposuction is that it is for removal of fat in order to reduce the weight. Liposuction is never intended for weight reduction. It is a true "contouring" surgery were specific deformities due to a fat bulge is removed.

One of the most commonly asked question is: "What about the weight reducing pills, and the 'lipo dissolve' I see on TV?". Answer: "The only way to get rid of generalized fat is through effective diet and exercise; localized fat, through liposuction."