Liposuction removes stubborn pockets of fat that do not respond to diet and exercise, most often from the abdomen, hips, thighs, buttocks, upper arms, chin and neck. At St. Charles Plastic Surgery in St. Charles, IL, it is performed by Dr. Bahram Ghaderi, MD, FACS, a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery with more than 25 years of experience.
The best candidates are at a stable, healthy weight with firm skin. Liposuction removes fat only; if you have loose skin or loose abdominal muscles, a tummy tuck may be the better choice. Smaller areas can be treated under local anesthesia, and larger ones under general anesthesia.
You will wear a compression garment while you heal, and many patients return to light daily activities within 2 to 4 weeks, depending on how much is treated. See results in the before and after gallery.
Patients seeking a better-proportioned and smoother body contour may benefit from undergoing liposuction. Liposuction surgery, or lipoplasty, is a procedure that helps to sculpt specific problem areas by removing unwanted fat. Common treatment areas include the hips, abdomen, buttocks, thighs, chin, upper arms, and neck.
The best candidates for liposuction surgery are patients with a healthy, stable weight and firm skin who have pockets of surplus fat in areas that are difficult to control with diet and exercise. If you are considering liposuction, you should be physically and psychologically healthy, as well as realistic in your expectations for the outcome. Age is not a major consideration, but patients with better skin elasticity are likely to achieve the smoothest contour once fat has been removed.
Each year, thousands of people undergo liposuction surgery and experience no major complications. However, it is important for you to be informed of the risks as well as the benefits. By carefully following Dr. Ghaderi’s advice and instructions, both before and after surgery, you can do your part to minimize some of the risks of liposuction.
After undergoing liposuction surgery you may notice that clothes fit more comfortably and that you feel more confident about your appearance. For optimal results, you may want to combine liposuction with another procedure, such as breast augmentation or tummy tuck surgery.
You are also encouraged to meet with our staff nutritionist, who can suggest meal plans and menu ideas and help you develop a balanced diet. By eating healthy and exercising, you can maintain your new, slimmer contour.
Contact St. Charles Plastic Surgery to schedule a liposuction surgery consultation.
