{"id":42,"slug":"what-is-liposuction","question":"What is liposuction?","intent":"informational","language":"en","url":"https://worldwiki.io/q/what-is-liposuction","entity":{"slug":"liposuction","name":"Liposuction","url":"https://worldwiki.io/entity/liposuction"},"answer":{"short_answer":"Liposuction is surgery that removes fat from under the skin using a thin suction tube (cannula) to reshape areas such as the abdomen, thighs or flanks. It is not a treatment for obesity and does not remove cellulite. Risks include bruising, swelling, numbness, contour irregularities and infection. Liposuction is also the harvesting step for fat grafting and SVF.","detailed_answer":null,"format":"paragraph","confidence":85,"verified_at":"2026-09-14 13:42:07","updated_at":"2026-09-14 22:42:08"},"sources":[{"id":8,"title":"Liposuction","url":"https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cosmetic-procedures/cosmetic-surgery/liposuction/","publisher":"NHS (UK National Health Service)","type":"government","accessed_at":"2026-09-14 13:42:07"},{"id":17,"title":"Liposuction","url":"https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/liposuction","publisher":"American Society of Plastic Surgeons","type":"organization","accessed_at":"2026-09-14 13:42:07"}],"published_at":"2026-09-14 13:42:07"}