The most stubborn areas of unwanted fat usually include the chin, arms, hips, tummy, thighs and buttocks. Liposuction can permanently solve this annoying problem simply by removing the offending fatty deposits. It’s important to say that liposuction is designed to sculpt the body, not help you lose weight and unfortunately it does not get rid of cellulite either. Small areas of liposuction can be carried out under local anaesthesia. For bigger areas the procedure is performed under a general anaesthetic.