3 Little Liposuction Target Spots that Can Make All the Difference

Updated September 2025

Medically reviewed by Dr. Anh Tuan Truong

Triple Board-Certified Cosmetic Surgeon

When most people think about liposuction, they tend to think of major liposuction target spots like the stomach, thighs and love handles. These are common areas for both men and women to store excess fat, but when it comes to some smaller problem spots, you might be surprised at what a noticeable difference a little targeted fat reduction can make. Here are three small problem areas that can have a big impact on your overall appearance.

1. Double Chin

The double chin can plague men and women who have a history of weight gain as well as those with no weight issues at all. A double chin can be hereditary, and results from an accumulation of subcutaneous fat beneath the chin, obscuring your jawline and neck. By liposuction target spot and liposculpting techniques to gently reduce your double chin, you can improve the appearance of your face, neck and jaw in one simple procedure.

2. Around the ankles “Cankles”

Cankles are the common name given to overly thick ankles that don’t taper down from your calves as much as they should. Cankles can make you appear bulky and cause difficulty fitting into boots and certain types of shoes. Liposuction target spots technique can slim down the ankles to create a more streamlined appearance for your legs that helps you feel confident in skirts, dresses and shorts.

3. Bra line “bra bulge”

The pesky rolls of fat that can bulge out of your bra straps or bikini ties can appear unsightly in tight clothing or at the pool. Men and women alike can suffer from a disproportionate amount of fat stored in the back, detracting from their more defined contours. Liposuction target spots technique can reduce the fatty bulges in your upper, lower or mid-back to help you feel more comfortable in you clothes and happy to show off your figure.

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Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS

Medically reviewed by Dr. Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS – Triple Board-Certified Cosmetic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Surgery, the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, and the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Truong specializes in advanced breast, body, and facial procedures, is a member of the elite Dr. Miami Squad, and serves as an Officer & Board Trustee for the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.