Many women and men are dissatisfied with the look of their bodies because of isolated pockets of fat that remain in spite of regular exercise and a healthful diet. You might want to get rid of fat from under your chin, on your hips, tummy, or thighs.

Liposuction is a safe, effective outpatient procedure that is performed using local anesthesia, allowing you to remain awake and able to speak during the entire procedure. The local anesthetic consists of a very weak solution of lidocaine and epinephrine treated with sodium bicarbonate, which make the process virtually painless.