The surgery is easy to go through and often takes about 2 hours to complete. We perform the procedure in our accredited New Jersey surgery center where patient safety is the highest concern. Liposuction is extremely safe when properly performed, and our board certified surgeons will ensure that correct techniques are utilized. During the procedure, fluid is infused and then a tiny cannula is inserted to break up and then remove the fat.  Some terminology includes:

Tumescent Liposuction - Fluid is infused to tighten the skin and help break up fat. Then the fat and fluid is removed easier. Ultrasound - Pressure waves are transmitted through the skin to help break up fat making it easier to remove.
Laser Liposuction (Smartlipo™) - A laser probe is used to heat and dissolve fat, once again making it easier to remove.

After the surgery, some bruising and swelling occur, but it is not usually painful.  A garment is worn to help the skin tighten over the next few weeks, but patients usually return to work within a week.  More strenuous activities should be delayed for 2-3 weeks. As the skin tightens, the patient should see a permanent improvement.  It is important to have reasonable expectations as liposuction alone will not transform a really heavy belly into a muscular, sculpted abdomen. However, liposuction together with continuing exercise and a sensible diet can definitely help transform those “problem areas.”

       For patients not wanting to undergo surgery, you can consider mesotherapy, which allows fat and cellulite to be reduced with a series of injections. While it doesn’t replace liposuction, mesotherapy can make a nice improvement over time.

       Please call our New Jersey or New York offices for your free liposuction consultation and Dr. Cuber will be happy to discuss everything with you.    

Liposuction - Arms

        An arm lift or thigh lift can be a great way to improve the appearance of these troubling areas.  Liposuction can make some improvements but sometimes the excess skin is still sagging. A surgical procedure is carried out in which an incision is made to remove the excess skin. The result is a tighter, thinner arm or thigh. Smartlipo can also be used to tighten the arm or thigh skin, possibly without surgery.  Just call the office for a free consultation and see which procedure is best for you. A Brazilian butt lift can be easily performed when fat that is removed during liposuction is injected into the butt to give it both more fullness and a lifting effect.