Liposuction

Liposuction can be painful, expensive, and like all surgery carries certain health risks. Also, liposuction is mainly a form of body contouring and not a weight loss method. The amount of fat removed varies by doctor, method and patient, however, the average amount is typically less than 10 pounds. Many liposuction surgeries are performed by plastic surgeons or by dermatologists. Any licensed physician may perform liposuction. Some physicians' professional societies recommend training before performing liposuction surgery, no standardized training is required. As a result, there will be differences in experience and training in physicians performing liposuction.