Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that is designe to eliminated stubborn pockets of fat. Liposuction may be the right choice for you if you are at a stable weight, have areas of your body that don't respond to diet and exercise, are in good health.

Liposuction takes a couple of hours to perform; however, it can take longer depending on the extent of your procedure and whether you are having other body contouring procedures performed at the same time. Generally, liposuction is an outpatient procedure, but some patients prefer to stay overnight in the hospital.