Glossary term
Liposuction
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A surgical procedure that removes localised deposits of excess subcutaneous fat through small incisions using a thin tube (cannula) connected to a suction device, sculpting the body contour in areas such as the abdomen, thighs, flanks, and arms. It is a body contouring procedure rather than a weight-loss treatment and is best suited to patients close to their ideal body weight with good skin elasticity.