This surgical procedure aims to remove fat deposits from various parts of the body. Its goal is to sculpt and reduce size; it is not intended for weight loss, as it does not replace a balanced diet or exercise. Therefore, it should not be performed on obese patients.

The surgical procedure:

Create small incisions in the skin, each less than 1 cm, in carefully chosen areas that aren't very visible. Insert steel cannulas connected to a vacuum system to remove subcutaneous fat (liposuction or lipoaspiration). The extracted fat can be used to add volume to the buttocks, hips, face, or for correcting defects such as depressions or asymmetries through fat grafting. Keep in mind that the maximum limit for fat extraction is usually 7% to 10% of the total body weight.

You can choose to have liposuction accompanied by VASER (ultrasound), laser, or radiofrequency. These techniques generate heat, which helps tighten the skin in areas where sagging may occur after fat removal, such as the arms, thighs, and back. They also reduce fibrosis from previous liposuctions and speed up recovery time by causing less inflammation and bruising. However, because these techniques destroy fat cells (lipolysis), the extracted fat cannot be used for injections. These techniques are performed before or during liposuction, as the procedure involves passing cannulas through the skin to remove fat. There is also vibroliposuction, which uses vibrating cannulas to make it easier to extract fat with fewer surgeon movements.