Liposuction is the most popular treatment among all of the surgical cosmetic procedures in the United States (according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons). This is partly because about 65 percent of all American adults are overweight. Furthermore, liposuction can be counted as a non-invasive surgery with relatively fast recovery time. Patients who go for liposuction generally need between 2 days to 3 weeks for full recovery. This time period is dependent on the extent of the surgery and how one responds to treatments.
The liposuction procedure surgery removes fat deposits under the skin through a long, hollow needle called a cannula. (more…)