Procedure - Liposuction is the process by which fat is removed from areas of the body that cannot seem to shead the weight. These problems areas may include the chest, back, stomach, thighs, arms and chin. The international opinion is, that removing more than 3 liters of fat at one time can cause serious complications that may endanger the health of the patient. The surgeon makes small incisions in the skin near fatty areas and inserts a long, hollow tube (known as a canola), which vacuums out fatty deposits. Using the tumescent technique, targeted fat cells are infused with saline containing solution with a local anesthetic before the procedure to reduce post-operative bruising and swelling. Using ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty (UAL), an ultrasound probe is inserted under the skin to "liquify" the fat before it is suctioned out. UAL treatments result in smoother skin, and make the liposuction from sensitive areas easier for the plastic surgeon. There is a general sensitivity after the procedure which lasts about two weeks.

Duration - It can range between 1 to 2 hours.

Anesthesia - General or local anesthetic

Hospital stay - Patient may leave the same day.

Scar tissue healing period- This means that the swelling will take approximately one month to subside.

Risks and side effects - Asymmetry, Rippling, or bagginess of skin. Other risks include pigmentation changes, skin injury, infection, and fluid retention. Excessive fluid loss may lead to shock. UAL: heat from the ultrasound device may cause thermal burn injury. With a 30 per cent chance of needing a follow-up operation, liposuction is commonly regarded among industry professionals as the cosmetic operation most likely to disappoint

Physical work/sports can be done - four weeks after the procedure.