[With scalpel and suction against fatty tissue. Indications and methods of fatty tissue surgery]

Currently the most common indications for surgical removal of excess fat concern the abdomen, hips, thighs and arms. The main surgical procedures are liposuction and dermolipectomy. Liposuction is associated with minimal complication rates, but can be applied only when the overlying skin is capable of retracting and adapting to the new situation. If there is considerable excess of skin and tissue, dermolipectomy is performed to remove excess tissue by surgical resection via appropriately large incisions. Optimally, incisions should be places such that the resulting scar is invisible.