Lipoplasty

Lipoplasty is the direct or indirect surgical excision of excess fat. Liposuction is an indirect method of lipoplasty called suction assisted lipectomy or liposculpture. During a liposuction lipoplasty a surgeon removes fat by inserting thin metal cannulas through small incisions. In direct excision lipoplasty, the surgeon takes away excess fat by surgically cutting the fat out of a patient, typically in conjunction with other body contouring procedures such as a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty. Lipoplasty is an ideal procedure for patients who have unwanted genetic fatty deposits that they are unable to do away with despite rigorous exercise and a healthy diet. Doctors cannot emphasize enough the importance of excellent eating and exercise habits for patients who undergo lipoplasty. Lipoplasty is the perfect adjunct procedure to abdominoplasty or a tummy tuck, facelift or rhytidectomy, thighlift or thighplasty as well as other body contouring procedures.