Liposuction
Liposuction in Athens
Struggling with stubborn fat that won’t budge with diet and exercise? Liposuction might be your solution. This procedure effectively removes unwanted fat from nearly any body area, offering a way to finely sculpt and define your physique. At Pittman Plastic Surgery in Athens, GA, Dr. Pittman, a board-certified surgeon, specializes in liposuction, targeting areas like the abdomen, hips, thighs, and buttocks. With precision and expertise, Dr. Pittman helps patients achieve a more contoured and slimmer figure, providing results where traditional weight loss methods may fall short. Achieve the body shape you’ve been striving for with the help of our experienced team.
What is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a plastic surgery that targets and removes excess fat from specific body areas like the belly, hips, thighs, stomach, or arms to help shape and enhance the body’s appearance. It’s important to understand that liposuction isn’t a way to lose weight but rather a technique to refine the body’s shape. During the procedure, a small cannula suctions fat cells from under the skin through tiny incisions.
How Does Liposuction Work?
Liposuction is a surgical method where a thin tube, called a cannula, is inserted into the treated area. This tube breaks up fat cells, suctioned out of the body with a vacuum-like device. Usually, patients are under general anesthesia during this procedure to make sure they’re comfortable and safe.
Benefits of a Liposuction Treatment
Liposuction offers enduring benefits by effectively removing fat cells for good, meaning they won’t come back. This treatment refines your shape by targeting specific areas like the belly, legs, or arms to meet your beauty goals, boosting your confidence significantly. With liposuction, the dream body you’ve always wanted is within reach, making it easier to achieve your desired look.
Liposuction offers lasting benefits by permanently eliminating fat cells, which means they won’t return. This procedure shapes your body in targeted areas such as the abdomen, thighs, or arms to meet your personal beauty goals, boosting your confidence and self-esteem. With liposuction, the dream body you’ve always wanted can be achieved quickly, giving you the physical appearance you desire.
CANDIDATES FOR LIPOSUCTION
Liposuction removes undesirable, subcutaneous fat in isolated areas that will not respond to diet and exercise. Liposuction is most successful in people with good skin tone, who are near normal weight but have localized fatty deposits. It is not a treatment for obesity, and only intended to produce a more flattering figure by improving contours and proportions.
LIPOSUCTION PROCEDURE
Performed at our private AAAHC accredited Surgical Center, under general anesthesia, the procedure involves small incisions through which a cannula, or hollow tube, is inserted to break up and remove the fat beneath the skin. Several areas can be suctioned in one operative setting, although there is a limit to the amount that can be removed safely at one time.
Improve body shape by removing exercise-resistant fat deposits performed using the tumescent technique, in which targeted fat cells are infused with a saline solution local anesthetic before liposuction to reduce post-operative bruising and swelling. The procedure will last 1-2 hours or more.
LIPOSUCTION RECOVERY & RESULTS
Post-operatively, patients will be bruised and swollen, and this will likely last several weeks. A compression garment is worn for several weeks to minimize fluid accumulation and facilitate skin settling. Typically you can plan to go back to work after 1 week but must refrain from strenuous activity for 2-4 weeks. You will be able to visualize your final results in 1 to 6 months, or more.
Before, during, and after
What To Expect Before a Liposuction Treatment
Before your liposuction surgery, it’s crucial to follow specific guidelines to ensure a smooth procedure and recovery. This includes stopping certain medications, like blood thinners and NSAIDs, at least a week before the operation to reduce the risk of excessive bleeding. Additionally, you may need to undergo lab tests, such as blood work and a medical evaluation, to confirm you’re fit for surgery. The surgeon will also carefully mark the areas to be treated with precise circles and lines, ensuring accuracy during the liposuction process. It’s recommended to arrange for someone to drive you home post-surgery and prepare a comfortable recovery space. By adhering to these steps, you can help facilitate a successful surgery and a smoother recovery, minimizing potential complications and promoting optimal results.
What To Expect During a Liposuction Treatment
During liposuction, your comfort is ensured through the administration of anesthesia. The surgeon begins by making small incisions in the skin, allowing for the insertion of a thin tube called a cannula. This cannula is carefully maneuvered in a back-and-forth motion to break up the fat deposits beneath the skin. Once the fat is loosened, it is suctioned out using either a surgical vacuum or a syringe attached to the cannula. This process effectively removes unwanted fat, helping to sculpt and refine your body’s shape. The result is a more contoured and aesthetically pleasing appearance, tailored to your specific goals.
What To Expect After a Liposuction Treatment
After your liposuction surgery, the treated areas will be wrapped in special dressings or bandages. To help your body heal and minimize swelling, you’ll need to wear a special compression garment or an elastic wrap. Sometimes, drainage tubes will be placed in these areas to remove excess fluid which will be monitored. You will be given detailed care instructions after your surgery, including medications to aid in your healing and prevent infection, so you have a clear understanding of your recovery process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Liposuction can be performed on several areas of the body. These areas include hips, thighs, abdomen, flanks, back, knees, chin/neck, and arms.
Liposuction is only used for removal of excess fat in a specific area. A tummy tuck includes other goals such as removal of excess skin, in the abdominal area, and reconstructing the abdominal wall.
Any fat removed during a liposuction procedure is permanent. However, remaining fat cells can still store excess fat. It is recommended that you maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle to help achieve long-lasting results.
Liposuction is ideal for those in good health who struggle with persistent fat deposits that remain unaffected by diet and exercise.
The duration of a liposuction procedure can fluctuate based on the specific requirements and the complexity of the surgery for each patient.
Fat cells eliminated through liposuction are permanently removed and won’t regenerate. Yet, it’s essential to sustain a healthy lifestyle. Noticeable weight changes can alter how your results look over time.
Cost varies depending on the areas treated and the extent of the treatment.
After surgery, you’ll likely need to wear a compression garment or elastic bandages over the treated areas to aid recovery. Initial swelling, numbness, soreness, bruising, and discomfort are common but manageable with prescribed medication. Your surgeon will provide detailed care instructions, including how to use compression garments and when to resume daily activities. Light activities are encouraged as soon as you feel up to it, helping to prevent complications like blood clots.
The first phase of healing takes about 5-10 days, with stitches possibly removed during this time. Swelling will gradually decrease, and incision lines will improve over several weeks. Adhere to your surgeon’s instructions and attend follow-up appointments. Maintaining your weight is crucial, as significant weight gain could affect your surgery results.
FROM OUR PATIENTS
“I don’t know where to start. Dr. Pittman and his staff are the best. Dr. Pittman performed liposuction on my chin, arms, belly, back, and thighs in two surgeries.
His staff is top-notch. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. I couldn’t be more pleased with my results. I had several consultations before Pittman Plastic Surgery. Once I met with him and his staff the choice was easy.
If you want the best, you have found it.”
“From the beginning, it was super easy. I was very uneasy about the process before Dr. Pittman took the time to explain everything.
Before the procedure, during, and especially after, Dr. Pittman and his staff were there to support me.
I definitely would recommend Dr. Pittman & his staff to anyone who was a great and caring doctor. On a scale of 1-10, they are a 20 in my book!”
“I would like for you all to know what a powerful impact you have made on my life. You all treated me with the utmost respect and care and worked so hard to make sure I had exactly what I had hoped for all along.
The results are so much greater than I could have ever expected. I feel wonderful inside and out thanks to all of you!”
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