1. The history of liposuction / G. Sattler, B. Sommer, C.W. Hanke -- 2. The status of liposuction today / G. Sattler, B. Sommer -- 3. Development, anatomy, and physiology of adipose tissue / M. Podda, R. Kaufmann, D. Bergfeld -- 4. Tumescent technique / B. Sommer, D. Bergfeld -- 5. Anesthesiological aspects / T. Hubner -- 6. Physiodynamic concept of tumescence / G. Sattler, S. Sattler -- 7. Concept of wound healing after liposuction using tumescent technique / G. Sattler, S. Sattler -- 8. Patient evaluation and planning of the procedure / B. Buxmeyer, D. Bergfeld -- 9. Indications and contraindications for liposuction / B. Sommer, G. Sattler -- 10. Instruments / R. Jokisch -- 11. Spatial and technical requirements / R. Jokisch, D. Bergfeld -- 12. Operating technique / G. Sattler. [et al.] -- 13. Adjuvant and secondary procedures / G. Sattler, B. Sommer, G. Blugerman -- 14. Endoscopic aspects of liposuction / G. Sattler -- 15. Aftercare / R. Jokisch, D. Bergfeld -- 16. Safety of liposuction surgery / C.W. Hanke, G. Sattler, A.L. Leonard -- 17. Liposuction guidelines / G. Sattler, B. Sommer, C.W. Hanke -- 18. Complications and risks of tumescent liposuction surgery / G. Sattler, B. Sommer, C.W. Hanke -- 19. Documentation and archiving / G. Sattler, S. Sattler -- 20. Tips and tricks / G. Sattler, B. Sommer -- 21. Avoidance of errors / G. Sattler, B. Sommer -- 22. Expert report issues / G. Sattler -- 23. Marketing / G. Sattler, S. Sattler, G. Blugerman -- 24. Patient clientele and patient satisfaction / M. Augustin, K. Maier, B. Sommer.