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Everything You Want to Know About Liposuction

Liposuction

Do you struggle with unwanted fat on your stomach, thighs, back, or buttocks? It’s very common for people to carry stubborn fat in these areas. Even with a strict diet and regular exercise, dropping this excess fat can be difficult. This is why procedures like liposuction are so popular.

Liposuction gently suctions fat from the body and creates a slimmer figure. It can be applied to widespread areas like the entire midsection or isolated areas on the arms and legs.

Athena Plastic Surgery provides liposuction surgery for patients throughout Stuart, FL, and the surrounding cities. Learn more about liposuction and why patients choose this procedure in the guide below.

What Is Liposuction?

Liposuction is a plastic surgical procedure that aims to remove unwanted fat and create a more sculpted figure. Liposuction uses a thin cannula to break down fat and suction it out of the body, permanently removing it. It is a great option for patients who have been unable to lose stubborn fat with diet and exercise alone.

Reasons for Liposuction Surgery

There are several reasons that patients choose liposuction surgery. The following are just a few of the most common factors that lead clients to have a liposuction procedure:

Excess Weight Around the Midsection

The most common reason clients seek liposuction is excess weight around the stomach, back, and flanks. Many people struggle to lose stubborn fat around the midsection, relying on procedures like liposuction to permanently remove it.

Stubborn Fat on the Arms and Legs

Having unwanted fat on the thighs and upper arms is a common aesthetic complaint. While targeted workouts can help you get in better shape, you may still have stubborn fat in these areas. Liposuction can be used for targeted fat removal to get rid of this unwanted fat.

Lack of Tone and Definition

Stubborn fat in your problem areas can give the body a flabby appearance with a lack of muscle tone. Many patients seek liposuction to drop this unwanted fat and make their underlying muscles more visible. Removing excess fat can also make it easier to work out and enhance underlying muscles.

Health Concerns 

For some patients with moderate to significant amounts of excess fat, their health is the primary concern. Carrying excess fat can lead to an increased risk of certain health issues, including heart disease and stroke. If diet and exercise are not leading to weight loss, liposuction may help these patients drop some of their excess weight.

Common Questions About the Liposuction Procedure

When you’re considering a new surgical procedure, it’s normal to have questions and concerns. Below are the most frequently asked questions that patients have about the liposuction procedure:

Should I Have A Consultation Before Liposuction?

All patients seeking liposuction must have a complete consultation before they can schedule any procedure. This consultation is required for several reasons. 

First, we need to evaluate whether you are a good candidate for liposuction or not. There are various treatments that can provide fat removal, and another option may be better suited to meet your needs.

The second reason for your consultation is to make sure that you are healthy enough for the liposuction surgery. We need to review your medical history and obtain medical clearance from your general physician before we can move forward with a liposuction procedure.

Who Is the Best Candidate for Liposuction?

Ideal candidates for liposuction are those who have mild to moderate amounts of unwanted fat around the body. This is most often found on the stomach, back, buttocks, hips, and thighs. Clients with significant amounts of excess fat may need to lose weight prior to their liposuction procedure as a surgical precaution.

Is Liposuction Performed Under Anesthesia?

Most liposuction procedures are performed under general anesthesia. If you are receiving liposuction on small, isolated areas, you may remain awake during your procedure with only a local anesthetic applied.

What Is the Difference Between Liposuction and a Tummy Tuck?

Liposuction and tummy tuck are both considered plastic surgical procedures that can improve your figure. While liposuction removes excess fat from problem areas around the body, tummy tuck focus strictly on the midsection. 

Tummy tuck also remove loose skin that can accumulate on the abdomen due to prior weight loss, pregnancy, or aging. In some cases, tummy tuck can be used to repair underlying abdominal muscles that have been stretched or damaged.

How Long Will My Recovery Be After Liposuction?

The duration of your recovery will depend on the areas being treated. Patients who have liposuction on larger areas of the body, such as the stomach and back, will experience an extended recovery process. For these clients, it can take about 2–4 weeks to return to normal activities. 

Patients receiving liposuction on isolated areas, such as the arms or legs, can usually resume their normal activity in about one week. Regardless of where you receive liposuction, you must keep your incisions clean and free of any irritation in the weeks following your procedure. This is to reduce the potential of any scarring.

Liposuction at Athena Plastic Surgery

Are you interested in liposuction surgery? Liposuction can help you drop unwanted fat and get the figure you’ve been striving for in the gym. With innovative technology, liposuction uses gentle suction to remove excess fat from the stomach, back, buttocks, thighs, and more.

Athena Plastic Surgery in Stuart, FL, is a leading liposuction provider. Our team of experts will work with you to develop a unique treatment plan that targets your problem areas and sculpts a more flattering figure. Call us today to learn more about liposuction treatment.

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