Q. Does obesity surgery, like liposuction, qualify as a plastic surgery procedure?

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Yes, liposuction is considered a type of plastic surgery. It is a surgical procedure that removes localized fat deposits, or “bulges” of fat from specific areas in the body- most commonly the abdomen, lower back and hips, waistline and thighs, as well as the arms or neck. The procedure works by using a device to suction out fat cells from these areas with an aspiration to give patients improved contour.

Liposuction has become one of the most popular plastic surgeries and is designed to help enhance certain parts of your body while also improving overall shape. It also falls under bariatric medicine – which focuses on treating obesity as well as helping people maintain their weight loss long term through lifestyle changes such as nutrition and exercise. In other words, liposuction may be used not just for cosmetic purposes but also for health reasons too; if someone has been unsuccessful in losing excess weight through dieting or exercising then liposuction may provide them with those missing results desired. Liposuction may therefore be seen more like a jumpstart to achieve set goals rather than solely being only for aesthetical purposes alone!

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