One of the most effective ways to remove excess fat and to shape the body is through liposuction. Liposuction is a body-contouring procedure that removes fat under the skin through small "stab" incisions in the skin. The ideal candidates for liposuction are patients with good quality, elastic, skin who are at their ideal weight and targeting stubborn areas resistant to diet and exercise and/or are trying to shape their waist, arms, legs, or buttocks. For patients looking to augment their buttocks, the aspirated fat can be grafted back into the buttocks to achieve a better contour.The final result of liposuction with or without fat grafting is influenced by what shape the patient has to start with, the retraction of the skin after liposuction, the amount of fat grafted, and how much fat survives (50%-70%). See the link below for more information on liposuction and BBL. A detailed examination will help delineate the best surgical option. Consultation with a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery would be the next best step. See our link below for more information.