Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery that removes excess fat that builds up between the muscles and the skin. Some of the fat cells are destroyed and removed using various suction techniques. Liposuction is done through a small, unobtrusive incision. A diluted local anesthetic is first infused to reduce bleeding and trauma. Then insert a thin hollow tube or cannula into the incision and use controlled reciprocating motion to loosen excess fat. At best, you can expect to lose 1 to 10 pounds of fat. Although large amounts of fat can be removed, most plastic surgeons limit removal to 11 pounds or less due to the increased risk of complications. Most people only need liposuction to see the results. According to a 2020 review, surgery can take 3-4 hours, depending on the size of the treatment area. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgery, it is usually outpatient, so you can return home on the day of surgery. Liposuction is especially effective in removing fat from the legs, abdomen, back, arms, face and neck. It provides more dramatic results than other non-invasive fat reduction procedures, but has a longer recovery period (up to 6 weeks) and is usually more expensive than non-surgical counterparts.