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Liposuction, also called lipoplasty or suction-assisted lipectomy, removes deposits of excess fat from specific areas of your body. A liposuction procedure can slim your hips and thighs, flatten your abdomen, reshape your waist, and even eliminate a double chin.
Who is a candidate for Liposuction at CARE Plastic Surgery?
The ideal candidate for liposuction has localized areas of excess fat and otherwise normal body weight and good skin elasticity and is also free of any complications or preexisting medical conditions, including heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, skin/connective tissue disorders, etc. Liposuction is not successful in treating generalized obesity. Patients who are generally overweight, but who exhibit unsightly bulges of fat, may be candidates for the treatment of these areas alone. Localized fat deposits may sometimes be an inherited trait and often do not respond to diet or exercise. In these cases, liposuction is often the only way to eliminate fat.
Because liposuction does not reduce the amount of skin or address muscle tightening, optimal results are often obtained in those patients with good skin elasticity. Young patients typically have skin that readily contracts to the underlying frame. That said, pleasing and satisfactory results can also be obtained in older patients with somewhat less skin elasticity. Those patients with more skin laxity and poor elasticity may benefit from the removal of the excess skin to achieve intended results. This might include tummy tuck, arm lifts, breast lifts, and buttock lifts. To determine if your skin elasticity is appropriate for liposuction, you should schedule a consultation with our Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Brian Coan.
In the Raleigh and Cary area, liposuction is now nearly as common for men as for women. The areas commonly treated are:
- Abdomen
- Calves and Ankles
- Hips and Waist
- Chest – Male and Female
- Flanks and Back
- Upper Arms
- Inner, Outer, Anterior Thighs
- Under the Chin/Double Chin Area
- Buttocks
- Face
- Knees
How is Liposuction Performed by a Plastic Surgeon?
Through tiny incisions, a narrow tube or cannula is inserted and used to vacuum the fat layer that lies deep beneath the skin. The cannula breaks up the fat cells and suctions them out, removing them permanently.
Should I have a Plastic Surgeon do my Liposuction?
Liposuction is by far one of the most common aesthetic procedures performed. Because it seems a simple concept to remove fat, it is, unfortunately, an area that is open for marketing tactics that overplay its simplicity and long-term surgical results. Therefore, beware of doctors promoting liposuction that are not trained plastic surgeons. If too much fat is removed with liposuction, you can be left with irregular contours and sagging skin. When fat is removed from the main area without attention to surrounding areas, you may be left with unevenness.
Is it Possible to Have a Breast Augmentation at the Same Time as Liposuction?
Liposuction can frequently be done safely in combination with other cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. We recommended that you first seek consultation from a plastic surgeon that is trained, experienced and knowledgeable in all fields of cosmetic surgery and understands the physiological implications on the body.
What is the Next Step if I Would Like More Information on Liposuction?
Whether your goal is to correct an area or remove fat pockets due to aging, we can assist you in discussing your options and help you look for ways to obtain your desired result.
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