Common liposuction areas

Liposuction can be performed in different parts of the body as well as in facial areas. This cosmetic procedure can remove subcutaneous fat deposits in almost any part of the body. The most frequent liposuction areas are the following.

Common liposuction areas

The face

Fat deposits in the cheeks can be removed or reduced in order to improve facial contour definition.

Double chin and jowls

This procedure is in high demand among male and female patients because the double chin and jowls tend to make an individual look overweight despite a normal weight. Double chin liposuction thins down the overall appearance of the patient.

Gynecomastia

Certain cases of gynecomastia can be treated with liposuction (Pseudogynecomastia).

Buffalo hump

Liposuction can remove fat tissue accumulation in the upper back.

Arms

Typically, liposuction targets excess fat in the upper arms. An arm lift is often associated with liposuction to thin down overly large upper arms.

Abdomen

Liposuction is usually recommended to remove persistent fat that does not respond to exercise and diet.

Lower back and love handles

This area is one of the most common liposuction areas.

Mons pubis

Fat stored in this area is hard to get rid of with exercise and dietary restrictions. Mons pubis liposuction is in increasing demand.

Underbutt fat, commonly called ‘banana rolls’

Liposuction can target the area between the buttocks and the upper thighs where women tend to store excess fat.

Inner and outer thighs

This procedure offers an improvement of leg contours (inner and outer thigh) in order to create a gap between the legs and buttocks. skin elasticity is an important factor to consider before this procedure.

Knees

The inner side of the knees tends to store persisting excess fat that liposuction can remove durably.

Calves

Liposuction can target the calves in order to create a more harmonious transition between the legs and feet or thin down the overall appearance of the legs.