Liposuction also called lipoplasty or suction lipectomy is the surgical removal of localized or regional excess fatty tissue. A fit and well-proportioned body is often considered a symbol of health and vitality. But despite good health and a reasonable level of fitness, some individuals may still have a body with disproportionate contours due to localized fat deposits. These areas may be due to heredity or family traits rather than a lack of weight control or fitness. We offer Liposuction Pittsburgh surgery services at our dedicated offices.
Three common types to the Liposuction procedure:
- Traditional liposuction, simply defined as surgical suctioning of excess fat deposits
- The tumescent or super-wet technique that requires an infusion of saline solution, with added adrenaline and possibly anesthetic prior to removal of excess fat
- Ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty or UAL, where ultrasonic energy is used to liquefy excess fat prior to surgical suctioning
Liposuction Pittsburgh Surgery
Liposuction surgery sculpts the body, eliminating unwanted pockets of exercise- and diet-resistant fat from the buttocks, hips, love handles, saddlebags, thighs, calves, ankles, breasts (including male breasts), back, arms and neck. This treatment is often combined with other procedures to create a desired bodily shape and is one of the safest and most popular cosmetic procedures offered today.
When to Consider Liposuction
- If you have localized areas of fat deposits that are disproportionate to the rest of your body.
- If you would like more definition or a sleeker contour in certain areas of your body.
- If you have localized areas of fat deposits that do not go away with proper diet and exericse.
What are the advantages of Liposuction Surgery at Pittsburgh?
More and more people are turning to liposuction to help achieve their aesthetic goals. Patients benefit both mentally and physically from liposuction. In fact, Liposuction Pittsburgh has become one of the most popular aesthetic plastic surgery procedures in the world because it is a safe and effective way to remove fat. However, Liposuction is not an effective treatment for cellulite—the dimpled skin that typically appears on the thighs, hips, and buttocks—or loose, saggy skin. Contact our Pittsburgh plastic surgeon for alternative treatments.
The benefits of Liposuction include:
- Safe removal of fat
- Sculpting areas of the body that even exercise and diet don’t seem to impact
- Improved health, usually associated with fat loss
- Changing the way you look, and the way others perceive you
- Boost in self-esteem
Lipo is sometimes used in combination with other cosmetic surgical procedures, such as a “tummy tuck” (abdominoplasty) Pittsburgh, breast reduction, or Face Lift Pittsburgh PA.
Liposuction may be used to treat certain medical conditions
- Abnormal enlargement of the male breasts (gynecomastia or pseudogynecomastia).
- Problems with metabolism of fat in the body (lipodystrophy).
- Excessive sweating in the armpit area (axillary hyperhidrosis).
Liposuction is usually performed as an outpatient procedure in a properly equipped doctor’s office, ambulatory surgery center, or hospital. In general, it does not require an overnight hospital stay unless a large volume of fat is being removed. If a large area or volume of fat is being removed, general anesthesia or deep sedation with a local anesthetic may be used. In other cases, only a local anesthetic may be administered.
Additional Procedures
To enhance body comprehensively, liposuction can be combined with:
Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL): Fat transferring to the buttocks for a fuller and more lifted appearance.
Breast Augmentation via Fat Transfer: Enhance breast size by transferring your own body fat.
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty): Take aside excess skin and secure abdominal muscles for a flatter stomach
Recovery and Aftercare
Post-surgical care is important for expected results:
Compression Garments: Wearing these helps for swelling and support tightening during healing period.
Downtime: People meet the expected to resume normal activities within a few days and get cured completely in a few weeks.
Follow-Up: Frequent check-ups ensure proper recovery and satisfaction with results.
A consultation with Dr. Golla about liposuction Pittsburgh is the first step to learn how liposuction can benefit you, please call us to schedule a consultation today!
