Liposuction

Liposuction can remove fat from various parts of your body. Learn what this surgery can do for you, how best to prepare, and what to expect during recovery.

A doctor performing liposuction surgery

Liposuction Care After Surgery

Medically reviewed by Maria M. LoTempio, MD

Liposuction being performed on a woman's side

Overview of Recovery After Liposuction

Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD

a female patient laying in hospital bed

Post-Liposuction Pain Management

Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD

Liposuction procedure being done on a woman's side

How Long Liposuction Results Last

Medically reviewed by Maria M. LoTempio, MD

Plastic surgery doctor draw lines with marker on patient belly

Can Liposuction Cause Weight Gain?

Medically reviewed by Maria M. LoTempio, MD

Midsection of woman with marked outlines on abdomen

Common Misconceptions About Liposuction

Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD