Liposuction, lipectomy or lipoplasty is a cosmetic surgery procedure that removes fat from many different areas of the body.  Popular areas include abdomen, flanks, arms, outer breast, under chin, knees and thighs.  This procedure is not a substitute of diet and exercise, but liposuction is great for removing fat in stubborn areas that don’t respond to weight loss.  Fat is removed by a cannula (hollow tube) and aspirator (suction device), there are many techniques of liposuction which is categorized by the amount of fluid injection and cannula mechanism.  The ideal candidate for this procedure would be a normal weight patient with firm elastic skin who has pockets of fat in unwanted areas.  Liposuction scars are small and well hidden; it takes around six weeks for the patient to see results.