Liposuction is considered an effective way to eliminate stubborn areas of fat deposits, improve your body’s contour, and give your body more beautiful proportions. This procedure can safely remove up to 10 pounds of fat in a visit. We will discuss your surgical goals and liposuction options during your consultation with our clinic.
What is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that targets fat deposits, removing them from common build-up areas such as the thighs, upper arms, back, abdomen, and buttocks to improve the appearance and feel of your body’s contours and overall proportion. Liposuction can be performed alone or integrated with other surgeries, such as facelifts, breast reductions, and tummy tucks, for a complete body makeover.
This procedure isn’t intended for weight loss but rather works as a way to eliminate stubborn areas of fat deposits not affected by diet and exercise. Candidates for liposuction are adults who maintain 30% of their ideal weight, have firm and elastic skin, and have overall good muscle tone. Good candidates should also be a non-smoker and not have any conditions that impact healing, including Type 2 Diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and immune system deficiencies.
Liposuction Recovery at Real You Plastic Surgery and Wellness
When meeting with Dr. Smith and her team, she will discuss your personal goals and needs as a patient, as numerous factors can play into the overall results of your liposuction surgery. During your consultation with our clinic, we will evaluate your general health, discuss any medical conditions you may have and any previous surgeries, and discuss your liposuction options as well as risks and complications.
During your liposuction consultation, you may be asked to complete lab tests, medical evaluations, and recommendations to avoid possible outcomes. These include taking medications to prepare for your surgery and avoiding medications such as aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, and herbal supplements.
For your comfort and wellbeing, Dr. Smith will go over the procedure in further detail, outlining the procedure through the following steps:
- Anesthesia: Dr. Smith will administer intravenous sedation or general anesthesia for the duration of your surgery. Your choice of sedation method will depend on the areas requiring excessive fat removal and your overall health.
- Incision: During the procedure, the doctor will create small, inconspicuous incisions, with each surgical site diluted with anesthesia to reduce the risk of bleeding and trauma.
- Fat Deposit Removal: From there, the excess fat deposits are suctioned out through a thin, hollow tube through back-and-forth motions.
- Suture and Closing: Once the fat deposits are fully removed, the incision areas are closed with sutures and wrapped in garments or elastic bandages for healing. In some cases, temporary fluid drains may be placed to remove any signs of excess blood or fluids.
At Real You Plastic Surgery and Wellness, Dr. Smith will monitor your progress, providing detailed instructions on how to care for your surgical incisions after your liposuction surgery. To learn more about what liposuction can do for you, request a liposuction consultation today!
