Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes excess fat deposits from specific areas of the body to improve body contour and proportion.
Think of liposuction as a vacuum cleaner for your body. Just like a vacuum sucks up dirt and debris, liposuction suctions out unwanted fat cells from targeted areas.
Tummy tuck: A surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen to create a smoother, firmer abdominal profile.
Body contouring: A range of procedures aimed at improving the shape and tone of different areas of the body, including liposuction, tummy tucks, and thigh lifts.
Fat transfer: A procedure where fat is removed from one area of the body through liposuction and then injected into another area to enhance volume or shape.
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