Many patients suffer from stubborn areas of fat that they have trouble getting rid of with exercise and a healthy diet. Liposuction is a surgical procedure whereby fat is loosened from a body area and removed with suction. Dr. Martin performs liposuction on a number of different body areas including the abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, arms and back. Liposuction is a good technique that can remove fat from different body areas.

Understanding What Liposuction Can Do

When you first meet with Dr. Martin in consultation you can discuss your concerns with him. He will perform an examination and then discuss with you the surgical options. It is important to understand that liposuction can improve the appearance of an area of stubborn fat deposit that a patient has trouble losing with exercise and a healthy diet. Liposuction is not performed to remove large quantities of excess fat from different areas of the body. If a patient is overweight then they should try to lose weight first.