Liposuction

It depends on the extent of the liposuction procedure. We do some liposuction cases in the office using a combination of local anesthesia and sedation. For more extensive cases or combination cases, these will be done in the surgical center, usually under general anesthesia (asleep) with a board certified anesthesiologist.

Liposuction should not be considered a weight loss procedure. In order to get the best, most long-term results from your treatment, you should be at or near your ideal BMI. Additionally, in order to maintain your results, you should have a healthy lifestyle in place.

Visceral fat is fat that exists between your internal organs and tissues and can only be modified with weight loss. Only subcutaneous fat, or fat underneath the skin, can be removed with liposuction.

A tummy tuck is often paired with liposuction to remove stubborn fat in the abdomen. It's often up to your plastic surgeon's discretion whether any fat is removed surgically or through liposuction.

In theory, fat that is removed with liposuction can no longer swell with weight gain. However, it's possible to gain weight in other areas if you don't maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Additionally all liposuction treatment areas still will have a thin layer of adipose tissue which can get thicker with weight gain.

Cellulite is not the same thing as fatu2014 it's actually the way that the body stores fat under the skin. Your plastic surgeon can discuss specific treatments that are better suited to reducing the appearance of cellulite along with your liposuction procedure.

Liposuction is an extremely effective way to reduce stubborn fat on different areas of the body. After swelling goes down, most patients see a marked improvement in their body's contours and overall figure.

You can avoid gaining weight by following a healthy lifestyle with plenty of activity and a varied diet appropriate for your activity level. Your plastic surgeon will make sure you know when you can return to your regular exercise regimen after surgery.

If you're at an otherwise healthy weight and still have stubborn fat, liposuction is an excellent option. It comes with some downtime, however, so non-surgical options can be effective if you want to avoid surgery. These can take longer to produce results, so your plastic surgeon can recommend your best option.

Because liposuction is a surgical procedure, it comes with risks. However, you can mitigate these by selecting a board certified plastic surgeon and following your aftercare instructions.

You'll receive detailed instructions to follow before your procedure. This might include avoiding certain blood-thinning medications, filling prescriptions, and having certain medical tests done.

You will need to avoid showering for a brief period after surgery to allow for effective compression of swelling in the treatment area and to begin healing. You should avoid soaking your incisions, so avoid taking a bath. You should gently wash with soap and water and pat your incisions dry afterward. Our team will make sure you have detailed instructions about how to care for your incisions and apply new bandages.

Fat transfer is the process of collecting fatty tissue during liposuction, processing it and injecting it into areas where you want extra volume. This can sometimes include the face, breasts, or buttocks. It's performed in the same surgical procedure and requires minimal downtime.

Liposuction works by removing fatty tissue through a tiny incision in the skin. It uses a blunt-tipped cannula and surgical vacuum to break up fatty tissue for removal. Some types of liposuction use other tools like laser implements or ultrasound-generating tools.

Dr. Angelchik does not use drains on areas treated only by liposuction. will

This can depend on how physical your job is, but most patients need around one week off work in the case of a desk job. If you work a more labor-intensive job, you may need around two weeks.

You'll receive a full estimate of costs for your liposuction procedure during your consultation, including any facility and anesthesia fees.

Insurance does not usually cover the cost of liposuction. That means you'll pay the full cost of your procedure. The cost depends on factors like the treatment location and facility fees, so you'll receive a full quote during your consultation.

There are limits on how much fat can be safely removed during liposuction. Most ambulatory surgery centers limit the amount to 5000cc ( about five quarts) of fat removal in order to comply with state regulations and outpatient surgery best practices. Dr. Angelchik can give you the best estimate on how much fat you can expect to have removed during your procedure.

There's some discomfort involved with your liposuction recovery, but it can be easily managed with prescribed medications. Any pain is usually worst in the first few days but subsides quickly.

Liposuction doesn't necessarily affect your ability to lose weight, but it can boost your motivation to maintain your results. Once the fat is removed from your treatment area, it's unlikely that you'll gain weight in the same area.

Since liposuction removes fat cells from your treatment area, it produces long-term results since the cells can no longer swell with weight gain. Still, it's important to maintain a healthy lifestyle so you don't gain weight in other areas.

Yes. You can return home after your procedure and a brief monitoring period.

Because liposuction is a surgical procedure, you should be at a healthy weight. Liposuction shouldn't be considered a weight loss surgery, it's a shaping surgery. It's important to be near your target weight so that weight fluctuations won't negatively affect your results. Dr. Angelchik can give you the best idea of what your weight should be before opting for liposuction.

Once you have recovered from anesthesia, a healthy diet which is high in protein, fiber, Vitamin C, Zinc, and a multivitamin will be optimal for healing and your well being. Staying well hydrated is essential after liposuction and electrolyte containing drinks are often recommended for the first week or so.

Fat from liposuction can be injected back into areas where you want some additional volume, like the breasts, face, or butt. If you don't opt for fat transfer, the fat is discarded as medical waste.

Laser liposuction is a type of liposuction that uses a laser handpiece to melt fat cells for easier removal. At the same time that the fat is liquefied, the underlying tissues are stimulated to contract and begin producing more collagen. This results in skin tightening as well as fat removal. Laser liposuction has fallen out of favor to some extent recently because of surface irregularities in the liposuction areas.

There is currently no “best” type of liposuction. Power assisted liposuction using a vibrating cannula and ultrasonic (Vaser) liposuction are popular modalities.

Ultrasonic liposuction uses a unique handpiece that emits ultrasound waves to help break up fat with sonic vibrations. This can be more effective than traditional liposuction, so Dr. Angelchik will discuss your best options.

There are a few different types of liposuction available. Traditional liposuction is the most common, but alternatives like power-assisted liposuction or ultrasonic liposuction can be great options depending on your goals and preferences.

You're a good candidate for liposuction if you're at or near your ideal weight but still have pockets of stubborn fat that don't respond to diet and exercise. Additionally, you should be in overall good health and dedicated to maintaining a healthy lifestyle after surgery.

Lipo360 is a liposuction procedure that removes fat circumferentially (circularly) around the torso. Excess fat will be removed from the abdomen, back, and flanks/love handles.

Good candidates for Lipo360 are those who are in generally good health but have areas of localized stubborn fat. Since these people are healthy and fit, liposuction will uncover that fit figure by removing pockets of fat.