Liposuction surgery may be considered to treat areas of excess fat in the belly, buttocks, hips, love handles, saddlebags, thighs, calves, knees, breasts (including gynecomastia), back, arms and neck. Often, patients seeking liposuction have noticed areas of fat deposit that are out of proportion with the rest of the body and stubbornly do not go away with diet and exercise. Since liposuction removes fat and not skin, it is well-suited for areas with minimal amounts of excess skin and good skin elasticity.