Liposuction is nothing but sucking away of unwanted resistant fat in the body. The abdomen, arms, thighs, back and chest are the common areas of fat deposition which can be managed with liposuction. Though large amounts of fat can be removed at a time, it is not an alternative to weight loss. Liposuction is just a technique of removing excess resistant body fat that does not go away even with dieting or exercise. It is not a technique to reduce obesity. It is performed under general anaesthesia and requires one day admission to a hospital. Use of pressure garments is recommended for at least one month after the surgery. Oil massages are mandatory after surgery to aid in the lymphatic drainage.