Liposuction
is the process where various areas of the body are contoured by removing
excess fat to create a smoother, natural form.A large number of people undergo liposuction every year because
certain areas of the body simply do not respond completely to weight
loss techniques such as exercise and diet.The most common areas addressed are the stomach, hips, and inner
or outer thighs.However
many other areas such as the buttocks, knees, arms, and chin are
frequently liposuctioned.
Dr. Cuber
will personally examine you in the office to determine which
procedure is best for you.Sometimes,
additional body contouring procedures such as a tummy
tuck are needed to tighten excess skin and these
procedures are frequently done together.In this example, you can see the areas of excess that need
reduction.After
surgery, the areas are much smoother.
Before
After
The surgery is easy to go through and
often takes about 2 hours to complete.We perform the procedure in our accredited 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:
Patient
Testimonial
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.
So call
732-548-3200 for your free consultation and Dr. Cuber will be
happy to discuss everything with you.
BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS (Click on pictures
below to see larger version in photo gallery)
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.