Liposuction should not be your first option when aiming to lose weight. The procedure is generally never necessary, except for cosmetic purposes. Unless you have been disfigured in some sort of accident or have a hopeless medical condition, you probably do not need cosmetic surgery, liposuction included.

Liposuction is now a relatively common procedure, but that doesn’t mean that is risk-free. Like all medical procedures, unforeseen complications can arise. These complications may end up affecting your health for a long time. Because of this, it is essential that you understand the limitations of the surgical process itself. Clarify the results that you want to attain from liposuction, and then ask yourself: "Is it worth it?" There is no reason to rush yourself when making your decision. Do not be overly influenced by what other people say and do. Just because the movie stars are doing it, it doesn’t mean you should follow suit. Gather as much information as you can, study the facts a little, then come to an educated, personal decision.

Before deciding to "go under the knife", you should examine that alternatives that are open to you. You can: 1) accept yourself just the way you look, 2) use clothing or make-up to emphasize or downplay your features, 3) exercise on regular basis, and 4) change your eating habits. You can use a combination of these alternatives to avoid having to undergo an operation. The last two are particularly important. Anyone who eats well and engages in exercise on a regular schedule will probably never need to undergo liposuction.