Liposuction Procedures in Hyannis & Plymouth
Liposuction is best performed to remove local collections of fat. Liposuction is not a replacement for losing weight. The most common areas that Dr. Jones and Dr. Loffredo treat are the arms, axilla (armpit), hips, thighs, back, and abdomen. Our surgeons at Cape and Islands Plastic Surgery also perform liposuction of the neck and jowls quite frequently. During the consultation, they will focus and identify with the patient the areas that are most bothersome. The better the skin elasticity, the better a patient is a candidate for liposuction.
What Areas Of The Body Can Liposuction Treat?
When Dr. Jones and Dr. Loffredo perform liposuction on the body, sometimes the treatment is done under general anesthesia or local anesthesia depending on the method (i.e. BodyTie vs traditional liposuction). Unless the patient is having another procedure requiring an overnight (such as an abdominoplasty), you go home the same day. It is not painful, and most patients, partially depending on the extent of the surgery, describe the discomfort as moderate and well controlled with pain medication. Dr. Jones and Dr. Loffredo recommend patients take off two weeks from work for body liposuction. You do have to wear a compression garment (we provide these for you) or a binder (depending on the location of the liposuction) for at least three weeks. It is important to understand that the final medical result will not be complete until 6 months from the time of surgery.*
Liposuction of the abdomen is a very different procedure when compared to an abdominoplasty. Liposuction is the surgical removal of localized fat deposits in the abdomen. It does not remove any excess skin at all. Traditional liposuction involves suctioning out localized fat deposits, through a cannulae (narrow hollowed out metal shaft). These fat deposits should be disproportionately large in an otherwise balanced figure. It is important that the patient have firm abdominal skin and good muscle tone. Liposuction of the abdomen can be combined with an abdominoplasty for total abdominal recontouring.*
Liposuction & Abdominoplasty
Abdominal liposuction is sometimes combined with an abdominoplasty or “Tummy Tuck“. While both of these procedures are used as body contouring treatments for the abdomen, they achieve different results. A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is a surgical process where excess abdominal skin and fat are removed. It is frequently included in Mommy Makeovers to reshape the abdomen after pregnancy. By comparison, liposuction only removes fat from a specific area and doesn’t remove skin. Together these treatments are often combined to remove fat from around the abdomen and remove excess skin for more profound results.
Minimally Invasive Liposuction with BodyTite & FaceTite
BodyTite is a minimally Invasive alternative to traditional liposuction. This minimally invasive procedure works using radiofrequency technology. The applicator is inserted beneath the skin and RF energy is used to heat up and destroy fat cells. This can be accomplished around the abdomen, waist, neck, or face. This procedure is done in-office under local anesthesia and has significantly less downtime and recovery time than traditional surgical liposuction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Liposuction
A single liposuction treatment can remove up to 4000-5000cc of fat.
Every liposuction patient is unique, and results vary. Depending on the amount of fat that is removed, many patients will see their final results somewhere between 3 and 6 months of the procedure.
Unless a patient is having an additional procedure, like an abdominoplasty, liposuction patients can return home the same day. On average, the recovery process lasts 3 to 10 days. Our plastic surgeons recommend that patients request one to two weeks off of work or family responsibilities.
Most liposuction procedures are done under general anesthesia, therefore patients do not experience pain or discomfort during the procedure. After the procedure surgeons can help patients manage any discomfort.
*Individual results may vary from person to person.
