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For many men and women, liposuction is a dream come true. Liposuction is the removal of unwanted lumps, bulges, and areas of fat using thin suction tubes (cannulae) that are placed into the body fat through small incisions. A vacuum is applied through a hose attached to the cannula. This draws fat out of the body. Liposuction is usually not intended as a weight-loss technique. However, liposuction is commonly used to remove stubborn, diet- and exercise-resistant fat deposits and to sculpt the body into a slimmer profile. Resistant fat deposits may be an inherited problem, so do not blame yourself for their presence. In women and men, fat deposits may be formed beneath the chin and on the flanks, hips, abdomen, inner and outer thighs, knees, and lower legs. These are some of the areas where body contouring with liposuction produces impressive results. The most frequently treated areas in women are the abdomen, hips, thighs, and knees. In men, the love handles, abdomen, and enlarged male breasts (gynecomastia) are most often treated. Other areas treated in men include the arms, neck, and face. Interestingly, sweat glands in the underarm can be removed by liposuction to reduce excessive sweating without affecting the body’s overall ability to cool itself. Nowadays, there are many types of liposuction and facts regarding liposuction. As was mentioned before, not only are all patients different, but there are many different forms of liposuction. There are many different tools with which liposuction can be performed. Also, there are many different ways to calm or rest the patient during surgery. The more combinations of these different factors, the more unique each liposuction becomes. The author has placed the chapters in a suggested order for reading. The numbering system will aid the reader by allowing information to build upon itself. By following the suggested order, each successive chapter should be easier to read. Thus, reading chapter ten before reading chapter one may leave some gaps in the reader's full understanding. Additionally, we hope you find the Glossary useful. The Glossary contains about 100 of the most commonly used medical terms related to liposuction. By referring to this glossary, patients more easily understand the true meaning of each chapter, even if the chapters are read out of sequence. If you have questions regarding this Web site or if you are interested in visiting the office for a second opinion, you may contact the author's office by telephone or by using the e-mail address that is provided under the section Contacting the Author. This Web site has also been found useful by medical and nursing students. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office referenced this site when it issued a denial to a major liposuction equipment company regarding a patent for an external ultrasonic liposuction device. Also, this website has been used by several U.S. hospitals regarding credentialing their doctors in the use of formal hospital operating rooms.
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