There has been a dramatic increase in liposuction procedures during the last decade by both dermatologic and plastic surgeons. It is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedures. Since its inception in 1976, numerous major advances have made the procedure more successful for both the surgeon and patient alike. This article reviews the current principles of liposuction and serves as a comprehensive overview of recent innovations in this field.

Semin Cutan Med Surg 25:138-144 © 2006 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

There has been a dramatic increase in liposuction procedures during the last decade by both dermatologic and plastic surgeons.