All of us struggle with inherited traits, and perhaps for you, they are what’s keeping you from achieving your desired body shape. Even years of exercise may not give you the results you desire due to stubborn fat in certain areas. Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures designed to help with this problem. It slims and reshapes the body through the surgical process of removing excess fat deposits and fatty tissue from certain areas of your body.
LIPOSUCTION TECHNIQUES MAY BE USED TO REDUCE LOCALIZED FAT DEPOSITS IN THE FOLLOWING TREATED AREAS:
- Thighs
- Hips & buttocks
- Abdomen & waist
- Upper arms
- Back
- Chest area
- Chin & neck
- And more
What To Expect During a Liposuction Treatment
Liposuction surgery can help you if you have trouble reducing stubborn fat in certain treated areas despite diet, exercise, or even successful weight loss. The concept of a liposuction procedure is fairly simple. As a popular cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery option, liposuction is a surgical technique that improves the body contour by removing the excess fatty tissue that sits between the skin and the muscle.
Before the procedure, your liposuction goals will be discussed with our board-certified plastic surgeons in Little Rock. Together, you will decide which procedures are best for you to achieve your desired results. Liposuction is used to remove fat from the abdomen, buttocks, inner and outer thighs, hips, waist, love handles, and knees.
For your safety and comfort, you will be asleep under general anesthesia during your procedure. The surgeon performs the procedure by inserting a slim, hollow tube (also known as a cannula) into small incisions near the area(s) to be contoured and shaped. The cannula is then moved through the layers of fatty tissue to remove excess fat. Once the amount of fat desired has been removed, your surgeon will suture the incision closed.
The Recovery Process For Liposuction
Following your liposuction procedure, you will be able to get up and walk around the house, to increase your circulation as soon as possible. Your sutures will be removed approximately 1 week following plastic surgery. Most swelling and bruising, which are common side effects, should subside in 3-6 weeks. However, it is possible that some swelling may last up to 6 months. You may resume light activities within a few days and full exercise at 4-6 weeks. Compression garments are required to be worn following the surgery for 4-6 weeks to help reduce swelling and fluid retention and to shape your new curves.
Many patients choose to have other cosmetic surgery procedures combined with liposuction to achieve comprehensive results. Our board-certified plastic surgeons can discuss these options during your consultation.
For more information on liposuction, please contact our office in Little Rock, Arkansas to schedule a cosmetic surgery consultation with our doctors. Dr. David Bauer and Dr. Zachary Young are extremely skilled and experienced and have helped countless patients achieve the look they desire by removing stubborn fat through liposuction treatment.
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LIPOSUCTION FAQS
Our patients undergoing liposuction often have questions about their upcoming procedure, many regarding the cost, what to expect, and more. Please review the questions and answers provided by our surgical team below. If you have further questions about plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery options, contact our office today!
What are compression garments and why do I need to wear them?
Compression garments are intended for various reasons. First, to reduce bruising immediately after surgery, and second, to reduce swelling while the body is healing. Most surgeons require patients to wear an elastic compression garment for a certain length of time after liposuction. This will be discussed with each patient, as everyone heals differently.
What is the cost of liposuction?
The cost of liposuction varies depending on the number of treated areas, the amount of fat to be removed, and whether the procedure is combined with liposuction or other cosmetic surgery procedures. Our board-certified plastic surgeons will provide a detailed cost estimate during your consultation.
What are realistic long term expectations of liposuction surgery?
Liposuction results are permanent unless you gain or lose a significant amount of weight after surgery. The common belief is that liposuction makes you gain weight in other areas. The truth is that the area that has been suctioned does not gain as much as the surrounding areas, so there may be an indention in the suctioned area after weight gain.
Is there pain or discomfort after liposuction surgery?
Most cosmetic surgery patients will experience soreness the first few days after the liposuction. Soreness is usually the most intense for 2 to 4 days and then decreases steadily. This can be bothersome for up to 2-3 weeks, but most patients can resume full activity after a month.
How will my skin look after liposuction surgery? Does Liposuction produce visible scars?
Our plastic surgeons use a thin tube (cannula) inserted through very small incisions to minimize scarring. Most patients find that these small scars fade significantly over time. Skin elasticity plays a role in how your skin will appear after the removal of fatty tissue and stubborn fat.
WHY CHOOSE ARKANSAS PLASTIC SURGERY
It is important to choose an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon in Little Rock to perform your procedure. For over 20 years, Arkansas Plastic Surgery has served the central Arkansas region with exceptional cosmetic surgery services. You can trust us to provide you with the natural and long-lasting results you’re looking for when removing stubborn fat through liposuction treatment. Begin your discussion today!
