Liposuction
in Marin County
The Art of Body Sculpting
Why Choose Plastic Surgery Associates for Liposuction?
Slip into your sleekest silhouette with liposuction. In the hands of our board-certified plastic surgeons, body sculpting becomes an art form, honing away stubborn fat deposits to reveal refined contours. Whether you desire more graceful curves or cut contours, we can help you realize your vision for your best body.
Backed by decades of experience, our team stays on the cutting edge of today's most advanced techniques, including tumescent liposuction and laser assisted liposuction. With a firm belief in the deep connection between how you look and how you feel, we are passionate about delivering personalized care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Schedule your consultation at Plastic Surgery Associates today to start designing your personal liposuction treatment plan.
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Liposuction Before & Afters
Liposuction at a Glance
- Benefits: Removes stubborn fat from specific areas to enhance body contours
- Procedure: Outpatient procedure requiring minimal incisions
- Results: Provides long-lasting results when coupled with healthy weight maintenance.
Refinement and Definition
What is Liposuction?
Liposuction is one of the most frequently performed plastic surgeries, offering the ability to remove excess fat from specific areas of the body that tend to be resistant to diet and exercise. Modern liposuction techniques utilize very small incisions of 2-3 mm in diameter, leaving little to no visible scarring. The tumescent liposuction technique involves the injection of tumescent solution to help break up and loosen fat for easier removal. A narrow surgical tube called a microcannula is then inserted to suction out excess fat in areas like the tummy, flanks, thighs, arms, back, or buttocks.
By maintaining a stable weight and embracing a healthy lifestyle, liposuction patients can enjoy results that are long-lasting to permanent. Typical liposuction candidates are at or near their goal weight and seeking more refined contours. Liposuction can be an excellent post-weight loss surgery for patients who have achieved significant weight loss but are left with stubborn fat pockets that do not respond to diet and exercise. Fat removal with liposuction can also benefit women who struggle with excess fat deposits after having children and is often incorporated into the mommy makeover procedure.
Unveil Your Best Body
Procedures That Can Be Combined With Liposuction
Liposuction is commonly incorporated into other types of cosmetic surgery to provide comprehensive body sculpting. Here are some examples of procedures that can benefit from the addition of liposuction:
TUMMY TUCK (ABDOMINOPLASTY):
A tummy tuck is often combined with liposuction to remove excess skin and tighten lax abdominal muscles, resulting in a flatter and more toned midsection.
BODY LIFT:
A body lift, also known as after-weight loss surgery, helps patients who have achieved significant weight loss by removing excess skin and tightening underlying tissues. Performing a body lift in conjunction with liposuction provides comprehensive rejuvenation, helping you feel more comfortable in your skin and celebrate the success of your weight loss journey.
MOMMY MAKEOVER:
A mommy makeover is a personalized combination of procedures, often including a tummy tuck, breast surgery (augmentation or lift), and liposuction to restore a pre-pregnancy body shape and address the physical changes following childbirth.
BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT (BBL):
A Brazilian Butt Lift uses fat transfer techniques to enhance the buttocks, with fat removed from another area of the body using liposuction.
ARM LIFT (BRACHIOPLASTY):
An arm lift removes excess skin and fat from the upper arms, creating a more toned appearance.
THIGH LIFT:
A tight lift removes excess skin and fat for smoother, more toned legs. Liposuction is used to sculpt the inner and/or outer thighs, creating sleeker contours in the lower body. Our plastic surgeons work carefully alongside each patient to design a procedure tailored to their needs.
Precision Contouring
What is the Liposuction Procedure Like?
Our plastic surgeons provide attentive guidance, educating you about each step of the liposuction process to ensure a well-informed, comfortable, and seamless surgical experience.
Consultation: The first step of your liposuction journey is an in-depth consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons. During this meeting, your surgeon will learn about your goals for surgery and answer any questions you may have. The surgeon will evaluate your areas of concern, review your medical history to determine whether you are a candidate for this surgical procedure, and create a personalized treatment plan based on your needs.
Pre-Operative Preparation: If you decide to proceed with liposuction surgery, your surgeon will provide detailed pre-operative instructions. These may include guidelines on medications to avoid, lifestyle adjustments, and any necessary lab tests. You will also need to plan for someone to drive you home and stay with you for a day or two after the procedure.
Anesthesia: On the day of your liposuction procedure, our team will ensure you are comfortable and prepared for surgery. General anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation is administered depending on the extent of the procedure and patient preference.
Making Incisions: Small, inconspicuous incisions are made near the treatment areas. Liposuction incisions are typically only a few millimeters long and are strategically placed to ensure little to no visible scarring.
Tumescent Solution Injection: Your surgeon injects a tumescent solution containing saline, lidocaine, and epinephrine into the treatment areas. The tumescent liposuction technique helps numb the area, reduce bleeding, and break down fat for easier removal.
Fat Removal: Next, your surgeon uses a thin surgical tube called a cannula to suction out the unwanted fat. They will precisely maneuver the cannula to sculpt the targeted areas, ensuring a smooth and even contour.
Dressing the Incisions: The incisions are dressed with surgical tape and a compression garment, which will be worn throughout the liposuction recovery process to minimize swelling, support healing, and promote optimal results. Our surgeons use very small incisions that do not necessitate suturing, minimizing the potential for scarring.
Post-Operative Care: After your liposuction procedure is complete, you will be taken to a recovery area, where our team will carefully monitor you as the anesthesia wears off. Once we ensure you are safe and comfortable to return home, we will release you with a family member or friend to drive you.
By following these steps, the team at Plastic Surgery Associates of Santa Rosa ensures that your liposuction procedure is performed safely, effectively, and with utmost care to achieve the best possible results.
Versatile and Personalized
What Areas of the Body Can Liposuction Address?
Liposuction can be performed on various areas of the body, including:
- Abdomen: For a flatter, more toned stomach.
- Thighs: To reduce bulk on the inner and outer thighs and achieve slimmer legs.
- Buttocks: To enhance shape and contour.
- Arms: For a more defined upper arm area.
- Back: To eliminate bra bulge and improve contour.
Enlarged male breast tissue: Liposuction may be incorporated into the treatment of gynecomastia.
Graceful Curves and Cut Contours
What Are the Benefits of Liposuction?
Liposuction is a versatile procedure with cosmetic and practical benefits:
- Enhanced Body Contours: Achieve a more balanced and sculpted appearance.
- Little to No Visible Scarring: Liposuction incisions are very small. Patients who follow all aftercare instructions will have tiny incision lines that heal and blend in seamlessly with the surrounding skin.
- Increased Self-Confidence: Experience renewed comfort and confidence in your body.
- Improved Comfort: Reduce chafing and discomfort caused by pockets of excess fat.
- More Clothing Options: Enjoy a wider range of clothing styles and a more comfortable fit.
- Permanent Fat Removal: Fat cells are permanently removed from the treatment areas. Ensure long-lasting results by maintaining a stable, healthy weight.
The Final Polish
Am I a Candidate for Liposuction?
Patients with localized fat deposits that are not easily targeted with diet and exercise can benefit from liposuction cosmetic surgery. Liposuction candidates should be at or near their ideal body weight and in good overall health. If loose skin is a concern, your surgeon may recommend performing liposuction with another procedure like a body, arm, or thigh lift. Patients with significant health issues or those who are pregnant are not good candidates for liposuction. It is important to maintain realistic expectations about your results and understand that liposuction is not a weight-loss solution but a contouring procedure.
Witness Your Transformation
Liposuction Recovery
After having liposuction performed, patients can expect some post-procedure swelling, bruising, and discomfort. These side effects will gradually diminish over the next few weeks. It is important to follow all of the aftercare care instructions provided by your surgeon. Liposuction patients wear a compression garment during recovery, which reduces post-procedure swelling and promotes optimal healing. Most liposuction patients can return to work and light activities after 2-3 weeks. However, they will need to avoid more strenuous activities like working out for several weeks, until they have been cleared by their surgeon.
A Supple, Sculpted Silhouette
Liposuction Results
You will see immediate improvements in the liposuction treatment area. However, it will take 3 to 6 months to enjoy your optimal results as swelling subsides and the tissues settle into their new contours. The fat cells removed during liposuction do not return. However, other fat cells in the region can grow if you gain weight. Maintaining a stable weight with a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet and regular exercise, ensures long-lasting results. Many liposuction patients find the procedure highly motivating, helping them enjoy a more active lifestyle and improved quality of life.
"The results have been huge for my self-esteem and my self-image. I can now move my body in ways I couldn’t before with the loose skin I had after my weight loss. I love my body now. I love myself. Before I’d wear baggy clothes, and now I wear clothes that fit. For the first time in 20 years, I have a flat stomach. I’m so proud of the results. I do yoga, and my recovery was so easy, nothing like what I was expecting."
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Frequently Asked Questions
The duration of your liposuction surgery will depend on the areas treated. Your surgeon will provide a detailed overview of your procedure during the consultation and pre-operative planning phase.
Incisions made during liposuction are very small, usually 3-4 mm or less, leaving little to no visible scarring. Your surgeon will place the liposuction incisions strategically, where any fine marks are easily concealed.
No, liposuction is not a weight loss surgery. Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure designed to remove localized fat deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise. The primary goal of liposuction is to enhance body contours and improve the overall shape, not to reduce body weight significantly. Ideal candidates are those who are at or near their ideal weight and seek to address specific areas of stubborn fat for a more sculpted appearance.
The procedure can be performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the extent of the treatment and patient preferences.
Most liposuction patients return to light activities within a week or two, but more strenuous activities will need to be avoided for several weeks.
The fat cells removed during the liposuction procedure are permanently eliminated. However, remaining fat cells in the area can grow larger if you gain weight, compromising your results. Maintaining results requires maintaining a stable weight through a healthy lifestyle.
Most liposuction procedures are outpatient, meaning you can return home the same day.
You may experience mild swelling, bruising, and discomfort, which can are well managed with prescribed medications and compression garments.
You will see an immediate reduction in fat after your liposuction procedure, but your results will continue to become more refined as post-procedure swelling subsides. Optimal results are typically visible within 3 to 6 months after having liposuction performed.
Yes, liposuction can be an excellent complement to other procedures like a body lift, arm lift, thigh lift, or tummy tuck, providing more comprehensive and harmonious enhancement. At Plastic Surgery Associates of Santa Rosa, our team is dedicated to delivering personalized care and exceptional results. Contact us today to learn more about how liposuction can help you achieve your body contouring goals.
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