ABSTRACT
Tumescent liposuction, used to remove localized areas of adiposity, has now been performed worldwide for almost 2 decades. Experience has shown that liposuction is a safe and effective treatment for these shape-altering fat deposits, which often are resistant to improvement with diet or exercise. This is because many aspects of weight and body shape have a strong genetic component. Caloric restriction or increased energy expenditure can change overall body weight, but stubborn areas of subcutaneous fat often remain. Liposuction is needed to improve the shape of these areas of excess fat.
