Fat deposits in specific localised areas of the body surface can be reduced by suction-assisted lipectomy (liposuction); they cannot be reduced by dieting or exercising alone. In this procedure, the excess fat is suctioned away, therefore reducing the layer of fat under the skin. Our leaflet “PlOp 13” provides extensive information on how the suction-assisted lipectomy is performed, its associated risks and chances of success, and also gives instructions.
