We all know that no matter how fit we are, how good our diet is, there's always that stubborn bit of fat that won't go away!

The pockets of fat that we've tried so hard to get rid of by dieting, exercise and the like, commonly form around the hips, thighs and tummy, wont go away no matter how hard you try? Fat removal procedures such as LipoSuction are now commonly used to remove those unwanted friends, or should I say enemies!

Liposuction is normally performed under general anaesthetic and usually requires only an overnight stay at the hospital. This procedure involves a number of small incisions where a small hollow tube called a cannula; this is then attached to a vacuum pressure unit and guided by the surgeon any unwanted fat is sucked away.

Smart Lipo is a new laser fat removing procedure and is perfect for smaller areas of the body such as jaw line, jowls and tummy as well as inner and outer thigh's. The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic and is normally complete in around one to two hours with you leaving around thirty minutes after the treatment is finished so no overnight stays!

Results normally depend on the amount of fat in the area being treated and improvements are normally seen within approximately 6 weeks of Smart Lipo treatment and final results in 4 months.

As with any medical procedure there are some risks but complications are infrequent. The surgeon will discuss these with you at your consultation.

Both of these procedures are available from a reputable company I have read a lot about called SurgiCare. They deal with many other forms of cosmetic surgery and cosmetic treatments and have performed many liposuction and Smart Lipo procedures.