Liposuction offers a powerful plastic surgery solution to refine and contour your shape if you’ve been working hard at your fitness routine but still have stubborn areas of fat that won’t budge. This procedure is designed to help you target and eliminate those tricky spots, giving you the body you’ve been working toward. At Accent On You, led by the esteemed Dr. Nakamura and Dr. Halani, we’re dedicated to helping aesthetic surgery patients in Arlington, TX, achieve their body goals and feel more confident in their own skin with body sculpting options like liposuction.
What is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a popular surgical procedure that removes excess fat from specific body areas, helping sculpt a more defined silhouette. Despite a healthy lifestyle, certain regions can resist diet and exercise, making liposuction an effective solution for targeted fat reduction. Liposuction is commonly used to remove unwanted fat cells from areas such as the abdominal muscles, enlarged male breast tissue, thighs, and arms.
How Does Liposuction Work?
The liposuction procedure involves making small incisions in the skin and using a thin tube called a cannula to suction out the unwanted fat cells; removing these localized fat deposits results in a more contoured and proportional appearance. With advanced techniques like laser-assisted liposuction, ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL), tumescent liposuction, and power-assisted liposuction, the traditional liposuction techniques have become less invasive, and recovery times have significantly decreased, allowing patients to return to their daily routines quickly.
What Body Contouring Goals Can Liposuction Support?
Liposuction can support a variety of body goals, offering a customized solution to remove fat or fatty tissue from the most stubborn areas, even with diet and exercise:
- Contouring and Shaping
- Stubborn Fat Reduction
- Enhancing Proportions
- Targeting Multiple Areas
- Post-Weight Loss Refinement
While suction-assisted liposuction is a powerful cosmetic surgery, it is not a sustainable weight loss method; patients bothered by excess skin may need a combination of body contouring procedures such as liposuction with a tummy tuck.
Is Liposuction Surgery Right for You?
Many individuals wonder if they are suitable candidates for liposuction. Candidates should be close to their ideal weight and have localized areas of fat that won’t respond to diet or exercise, as liposuction is more about body contouring than weight loss. It’s also best for individuals with healthy, elastic skin, as this will help your body adapt to its new shape post-procedure. During your consultation at Accent On You, our team will assess your goals and develop a customized treatment plan.
Addressing Common Concerns
When considering surgery, it’s normal to have concerns about the procedure. Liposuction is generally safe when performed by a board-certified surgeon, and risks can be minimized by following pre- and post-operative care instructions. Recovery times vary, but most people can return to light activities within a few days and resume normal activities within a few weeks, with some swelling and bruising expected during the process.
While liposuction permanently removes fat cells from the treated area, gaining weight elsewhere is still possible, so maintaining a healthy lifestyle is key to preserving results. If you have additional concerns, discussing them with your surgeon during a consultation ensures you’re fully informed and confident moving forward.
How Can Accent on You Help You Reach Your Body Goals
At Accent On You, we pride ourselves on offering personalized care. Our board-certified plastic surgeons, Dr. Nakamura and Dr. Halani, bring years of experience and a keen eye for aesthetic detail to every procedure. Located conveniently for residents of Arlington, TX, and the surrounding areas, we are eager to assist you in reaching your aesthetic goals. Contact Accent On You today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Nakamura or Dr. Halani.
