Liposuction Charlotte

Liposuction, also called lipoplasty or suction lipectomy, is a procedure that slims and reshapes specific areas of the body by removing excess fat deposits. This can result in an improved body contour and proportion, and ultimately, an enhanced self-image. Despite good health and a reasonable level of fitness, some people have a body with disproportionate contours due to isolated or localized fatty deposits. These areas may be due to family traits rather than a lack of weight control or physical conditioning. Liposuction can offer a solution for patients who feel that the goal of improving their body shape is out of reach.

Liposuction should be considered a body contouring procedure, not a weight loss procedure. Areas that can be effectively treated with liposuction include the thighs, hips and buttocks, abdomen and waist, upper arms, back, inner knees, chest, cheeks, chin and neck, and calves and ankles. Many different areas can usually be treated during a single operation. Liposuction procedures are not an effective treatment for obesity or a substitute for proper diet and exercise. Liposuction is also not an effective treatment for cellulite, the dimpled skin that typically appears on the thighs, hips and buttocks, or loose saggy skin. It is designed to help those who are near their normal body weight, but still possess bulging areas of fat. After undergoing liposuction, most patients feel more fit and confident about their slimmer appearance.