The procedure involves inserting a hollow tube into a skin incision in order to remove a small amount of fat. Basically, a hollow tube is used to insert into incisions on the skin to loosen up trapped fat. It involves using a powerful vacuum to completely remove the fat that is in your body.
The most common type of plastic surgery performed by doctors in the United States is liposuction. In the United States, liposuction is performed annually by around 300,000 people. It can be between $2,800 and $3,500 depending on the type of liposuction that is performed.
- The operation is normally carried out under general anesthesia.
- Liposuction is not a weight-loss tool but a cosmetic procedure with subtle effects.
- Risks include infection and scarring
- Liposuction can be used to treat some medical conditions.
Liposuction can be performed on the following areas a person might need.