Liposuction also called lipoplasty or suction lipectomy is the surgical removal of localized or regional excess fatty tissue. Sometimes, diet and exercise may not just help get rid of stubborn pockets of fat. The following are some common reasons why you may want to consider liposuction: i) You have a minimal amount of excess skin and good skin elasticity. Loss of skin elasticity with age can compromise liposuction results, but if your skin has maintained its elasticity, age alone is not a contraindication for liposuction surgery. ii) You have localized deposits of fat in your abdomen, arms, thighs and/or neck, [...]