Liposuction is a surgical procedure used to remove excess fat and reshape the body in individuals who do not have weight problems such as obesity but have localized fat deposits that cannot be eliminated with other weight loss methods. Commonly referred to as "fat removal," liposuction has been one of the most frequently performed cosmetic surgeries from the past to the present. This procedure is particularly applied to areas with stubborn fat deposits and localized excess fat, such as the hips, thighs, abdomen, waist, and knees.

Liposuction is a cosmetic surgical procedure performed to reduce unwanted fat deposits in the body. This surgery typically aims to remove fat from areas such as the abdomen, hips, thighs, and arms.

Liposuction generally involves removing fat tissue, which has been made more fluid through various methods, by suctioning it out through 1-2 mm incisions using thin, long cannulas with a diameter of 2-3 mm.

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Who is a suitable candidate for liposuction?

As with any surgical procedure, this requires consultation with a specialist doctor. Liposuction is not a weight loss method; it is only a method that provides localized slimming and makes body contours more even. If you have a weight problem other than stubborn localized fat deposits, it would be more appropriate to first lose excess weight through a controlled diet and exercise program, and then consider this method for excess fat that cannot be eliminated by diet.

Liposuction is a procedure that can be applied to anyone who does not have a systemic health problem and is not pregnant or has recently given birth. However, before determining an indication for the procedure for individuals with systemic health problems such as heart disease or diabetes, a series of tests must be performed to identify risk factors and necessary precautions must be taken against potentially dangerous situations.

Although age is not a barrier to this procedure, it may not be suitable for some elderly patients due to age-related loss of skin elasticity .