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Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery technique using a small stainless steel tube called a cannula, connected to a suction pump. Dr. Hartog inserts it into the fat through very tiny incisions. The cannula creates minute tunnels through the fatty layers, removing the fat with suction for an improved body shape.

Each of us has a certain number of fat cells, the approximate number being determined during early life. They serve good purposes such as padding and insulation, but when we become overweight, they become larger beneath the skin where we don't want them. Common areas for excess fat are the abdomen, hips, thighs and upper arms. The number of fat cells you have does not change, regardless of weight gain or loss. What changes is the amount of fat within each cell. That's why, after you've lost weight, you may still have some stubborn areas of fat you can't get rid of.

Liposuction can remove stubborn fat deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise or lingering after pregnancy. In addition to traditional liposuction, a new method is now available called SmartLipo. SmartLipo offers greater safety and effectiveness for individuals who want liposuction but don't want the invasiveness, down time and side effects of traditional liposuction. SmartLipo is quickly becoming the liposuction method of choice for many men and women interested in losing stubborn fat.

In Orlando, Florida, Dr. Jeffrey Hartog offers liposuction and other cosmetic procedures at The Bougainvillea Clinique. If you've been thinking about making a few changes to enhance your appearance and your self-esteem, please contact Dr. Hartog to schedule a free consultation.