Liposuction is a surgical procedure used to improve the size and shape of your body. During liposuction a tube and vacuum device are used to remove the excess fat and skin stored within the body. Liposuction can be performed in many places on the body from the stomach to the buttocks and other place with excess skin. This plastic surgery procedure can take anywhere from 1 hour to several hours. It is dependant on the exact procedure being performed, and what you are trying to accomplish. For more information on Liposuction procedures, visit Dr. Bresnick to set up your personal consultation.