Our bodies have a way of truly challenging us from time to time. Regardless of how disciplined we are in the gym, healthy eating habits, getting enough rest, drinking enough water, etc. Sometimes these things just are not enough! Let us assure you that you are not alone, this is a constant battle for a lot of women.
While liposuction is not a weight-loss procedure, it is a fat-reducing body sculpting procedure. Dr. Mason at La Femme Plastic Surgery Charleston can remove some of the stubborn fat deposits from pesky areas like the love handles or thighs and contour your curves giving you the body you desire and deserve.
What Is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that employs suction to eliminate excess fat from specific regions of the body, including the abdomen, hips, thighs, buttocks, arms, or neck.
In addition to fat removal, it also sculpts and contours these areas, a technique commonly known as “contouring.” Liposuction is also referred to by alternative names such as lipoplasty and body contouring.
Liposuction Procedure
Anesthesia is introduced to minimize bleeding and trauma. Subsequently, a slim, hollow tube, referred to as a cannula, is carefully inserted through the incisions. It is manipulated in a controlled back-and-forth manner to loosen the surplus fat. The dislodged fat is subsequently removed from the body through the use of a surgical vacuum or a syringe connected to the cannula.
Who Is An Ideal Candidate?
If you have some areas that seem like they just want to hold on to unwanted fat, you may want to have this removed with liposuction. A lot of us can relate to this. You find that no matter how much you work out, watch what you eat or how much weight you lose after you have a baby, your body is simply not the same. This is normal. You may have noticed that nothing you try is working.
The truth is what you may already suspect: there is no magic pill to fix this on your own. Say goodbye to aggravation and hello to aspiration.
Types Of Liposuction
There are many different types of liposuction techniques:
- In traditional liposuction: A cannula is inserted under the skin to break up the fat cells. A high-pressure vacuum is applied to the cannula to remove the fat from the body.
- Power-assisted liposuction: Uses a vibrating cannula to break up stubborn fat into smaller pieces, making it easier to remove.
- Ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL): Uses ultrasonic vibrations to create a high amount of energy to dissolve the fat.
- VASER liposuction: Vaser is a newer generation form of UAL.
- Laser-assisted liposuction: Similar to UAL, except that it uses a laser to dissolve the fat.
Combining Liposuction With Other Procedures
Yes, you can often have liposuction with another procedure like tummy tuck or part of a mommy makeover, to board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Mason to help make the surgical plan that is best for you. Some women may wish to have a thigh lift or a facial procedure done.
And of course, if you want any sort of facial injectables like fillers or Botox this can be done while you are sleeping.
At La Femme Plastic Surgery, our goal is for you to have the body you’ve always wanted and the confidence to match. There are many options to achieve this, liposuction patients can talk to Dr. Mason about their goals!
