Plastic Surgery Procedures  >  Liposuction

Liposuction body sculpting (or suction-assisted lipectomy) has become one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures performed today. Proven safety, minimal scarring  and outstanding results have made it the preferred method for removing fat from the hips, thighs, buttocks, and midriff, as well as areas of the face, neck and arms. Liposuction is not an alternative to weight reduction, but can be very effective in removing fat from areas that do not respond to diet and exercise programs and to achieve a 'balanced' physique. Suction-assisted lipectomy typically is performed under adequate anesthesia to allow the best results possible. This usually is general anesthesia, but for smaller areas, a sedation and/or local anesthetic may be used. The tumescent technique is used in all cases for improved shaping control, reduced bruising, and increased comfort postoperatively. Ultrasonic-assisted liposuction is available and is used for more difficult areas such as hip rolls in men.

After the surgical plan is discussed with the patient and contours are drawn directly on the patient's problem areas, the procedure is done with a series of cannulae designed to lower risk of contour problems to a minimum, yet obtain the shaping goals of the patient. Skin quality and tone generally are the limiting factors in resection amounts.

As with all body contouring procedures, the ultimate quality of the result depends upon a common sense approach to diet and exercise by the patient to maintain or even improve on results obtained.

Before and After Liposuction Photos

More Liposuction photos can be seen in the Liposuction Photos section.

			5'4" 143 lbs. pre-op 33 year old Liposuction to triceps, hip roll, medial and later thighs, abdomen 2 month post-op photos 2 month post-op weight 129 lbs
Before Liposuction		After Liposuction
Before Liposuction		After Liposuction
Before Liposuction		After Liposuction