What is Liposuction?

Liposuction removes localized collections of fatty tissue to give patients a smoother and slimmer body contour. The best results are obtained with patients of relatively normal weight with extra fat localized in specific areas such as the hips, buttocks, arms and abdomen.

Liposuction is usually performed utilizing a suction pump device to vacuum away the excess fatty deposits. Following surgery the patient should wear a form-fitting garment to promote skin shrinkage and minimize swelling and bruising. A patient can expect to return to work within one to two weeks.

Ronald F. Rosso, M.D.
Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Member, South Bay Independent Physicians Medical Group, Inc.