Liposuction is typically performed to sculpt the body and reduce unwanted fat from areas such as: hips, buttocks, thighs, abdomen, knees, upper arms, cheeks, chin and neck. There has been much advancement with liposuction technology, and new types of liposuction have been used with great success. Tumescent liposuction and ultrasonic liposuction are providing quicker recovery times and more pinpoint accuracy. Liposuction surgery time can vary considerably.