Liposuction
Stubborn fat can build up on the abdomen, thighs, arms, and other areas. While a healthy lifestyle helps slim and tone the figure, these pockets of fat pockets are difficult to diminish because the body is designed to hold onto them. Our liposuction in Worcester is a highly-requested, effective procedure that helps achieve a sculpted, trim physique.
What is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a surgical procedure to eliminate fat with gentle suction. During liposuction, small incisions are made in targeted areas through which fat tissues are loosened. The fat is then suctioned out with a cannula, leaving the area more trim and toned. Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure, but it is a body sculpting technique that can remove between 2-11 pounds of fat from the body.
Liposuction is one of the most effective, highly requested plastic surgery procedures in the world. Because it achieves such dramatic, long-lasting results for patients struggling to reduce pockets of fat almost anywhere on the body that do not respond to diet or exercise
Liposuction treatment areas
Liposuction is a versatile treatment that can be performed successfully on almost any part of the body where unwanted fat has accumulated. The common treatment areas for liposuction include the following:
- Abdomen
- Thighs (inner and outer)
- Hips
- Back
- Bra roll area
- Buttocks and surrounding areas
- Upper arms
- Neck and double chin
- Knees, calves and ankles
Who is an ideal candidate for liposuction?
Candidates for liposuction in Worcester are individuals who want to remove small amounts of fat that resist the efforts of a healthy diet and consistent exercise routine. While candidates want to sculpt their stomach, thighs and other areas, they understand liposuction is not a weight loss procedure. Ideal candidates for liposuction should meet the following physical requirements:
- Are in good health
- Are within 30% of their ideal body weight
- Are at a stable, maintainable weight
- BMI is 30 or below
- Do not smoke (or can stop smoking before the surgery and throughout the recovery period)
- Are 18 years old or older
- Skin is not significantly sagging but has sufficient skin elasticity
Benefits of Liposuction
Liposuction helps achieve a contoured, slimmer figure with more refined curves, smoothing unwanted bulges or lumps of fat. Liposuction benefits include the following:
- A more shapely figure
- Minimal scarring that generally fades well
- A better fit in clothes, swimsuits, and intimate wear
- Removes fatty male breast tissue and flattens the male chest for a more masculine look
- Can remove up to 11 pounds of fat (about five pounds on average)
- Results in more than a 90% patient satisfaction rate
- Helps to distribute fat cells evenly
- Achieves long-lasting body contouring
- Reduces chafing and rashes resulting from rubbing skin
- Can improve self-esteem and confidence
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What is the cost of liposuction?
The price of liposuction in Worcester is different for each patient, depending on different important factors. We will start with a consultation to understand your needs and goals, and from there, we will design a customized surgical plan for you to achieve these. Your personalized surgical plan will include the exact price of your liposuction procedure.
What happens during the liposuction procedure?
During your consultation, Dr. Montilla will examine your desired treatment areas, and he will look at the quality of your skin and discuss your goals for your figure. This consultation will be the basis for your treatment plan that is customized to achieve the defined, sculpted physique you want.
Liposuction surgery is an outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia. We will begin by marking the treatment areas while you are still awake. Once the anesthesia takes effect, very small incisions are made. Fluid containing both lidocaine and epinephrine is injected into the treatment area, and the fat is gently removed with a cannula.
After this treatment is complete, the small incisions are closed. The treatment area is wrapped with a compression garment to help reduce swelling and improve the healing process.
Recovery
After your surgery is complete, you will be able to return home. You will need to limit your physical activities for about two weeks as you heal. During your recovery period, expect swelling, bruising and some numbness. Use cool packs to minimize these effects. Swelling will begin to diminish within a few days to a week, at which point most patients feel comfortable returning to sedentary work.
As you heal, eat a healthy diet and stay hydrated, which will help to minimize swelling. Dr. Montilla encourages light walking to help stimulate circulation and reduce the risk of blood clots.
Most patients can return to moderate or light exercise after about two weeks. Wait for 4-6 weeks before you engage in strenuous exercise. Scars are minimal and will typically fade to a point where they are nearly unnoticeable.
Complementary procedures
Liposuction is commonly combined with a tummy tuck for patients who have sagging, loose skin, or abdominal weakness. Combined with a tummy tuck, liposuction can help achieve a contoured waistline, surgically tightened stomach muscles, and the removal of loose skin.
Liposuction is often combined with breast augmentation or a breast lift, facial fat transfer, or other procedures. If you would like to achieve more than body sculpting with liposuction, Dr. Montilla will cover your options with you during your consultation and explain the details of each combination procedure.
Why choose Montilla Plastic Surgery for liposuction?
Dr. Richard Montilla is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has years of experience performing liposuction in Worcester for satisfied patients. He is known as a dedicated, committed surgeon who puts the needs of his patients first, ensuring they have a positive experience from the day they walk through the doors for their first consultation until they experience their final results of a smoother, slimmer, more sculpted physique.
Call today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Montilla to learn more about what a liposuction procedure can achieve for you.
