BODY CONTOUR Liposuction   Liposuction is a surgical procedure that aims at problem areas such as the chin, cheeks, neck, legs, buttocks, stomach, and arms. Liposuction removes fat from stubborn areas of the body. It begins with a small incision made in the area to be liposuctioned. Next, a thin, hollow tube, called a cannula, is inserted into the incision, and fat cells, pockets, and tissues are vacuumed out and discarded. The liposuction procedure is conducted under anesthesia and can last two or more hours, depending on the area to be suctioned Common side effects of liposuction include temporary bruising, numbness, soreness, and burning sensations, but most side effects will subside within a few days' or weeks' time. Once the area has healed, the patient will notice a firmer, tighter physique. Sometimes, even if you stick to a healthful diet and a regular exercise regimen, you can't seem to eliminate fat pockets and cells from your body's problem areas. Liposuction can make the body look more sculpted and toned, thereby increasing one's body image and level of self-assurance. Liposuction is most effective for patients who are of normal weight, but who have pockets of fat that do not respond to diet or exercise.