It is indeed our fortune to have inherited the legacy of great inventor surgeons who worked incessantly to devise ways to remove fat from under the skin to give the body the desired appearance. The procedure underwent refining by doctors from varied streams and from across continents to the present level of precision in achieving the perfect body shape. Over the four decades since its invention, liposuction and fat grafting have undergone significant technological improvisations and mechanization leading to the emergence of non-surgical techniques for body shaping. The review is very fascinating as it shows the blend of techniques developed by surgeons and dermatologists to achieve proficiency in body shaping. It is the largest collection of facts in this regard, all of which have been ascertained by the creators themselves.