Liposuction
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Liposuction
Liposuction is a surgical option for patients seeking permanent elimination of stubborn body fat that will not respond to diet and exercise. Our experienced team of board-certified plastic surgeons is renowned for providing the best liposuction in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island and has made it possible for countless men and women to enjoy thinner, shapelier body contours with this popular cosmetic surgery.
What Is Liposuction?
Liposuction, or lipoplasty, is performed to remove unwanted fat cells from the body. While healthy eating habits and regular exercise can go a long way toward creating slimmer body contours, some patients find it impossible to lose inches in some regions of the body.
Often, adipose cells that resist traditional fat reduction methods result from factors like genetics or hormonal changes. If irregular and excessive fat build-ups occur only in the lower body, lipedema may be the cause. In each of these cases, a liposuction procedure may be the only way for a patient to achieve their desired physique.
We can perform liposuction to eliminate stubborn fat from common problem areas, including the:
- Abdomen
- Hips
- Thighs
- Buttocks
- Back
- Neck
- Arms
- Legs
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What Is Liposuction?
What Types of Liposuction are Available at Our Practice?
Am I a Good Candidate for Liposuction?
Is Liposuction the Best Treatment for Lipedema?
How to Prepare for Liposuction Surgery
What to Expect During Liposuction Surgery
What to Expect After Liposuction Surgery
How Much Does Liposuction Cost?
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What Types of Liposuction are Available at Our Practice?
Our board-certified plastic surgeons, Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS; Jason M. Weissler, MD; Stephanie A. Cooper, MD; and Christopher L. Johnson, MD, MSc, FACS, are trained in several liposuction techniques, so they can provide highly customized treatments that cater to each patient’s distinct needs.
Based on the target area, quantity of fat, and patient’s desired outcome, your surgeon will utilize one or more of the following options:
- Tumescent liposuction – Tumescent lipo involves using a sterile solution to loosen fat cells before they are removed.
- External ultrasound-assisted liposuction (EUAL) – With this technique, a specialized EUAL device is placed above the skin to deliver ultrasonic vibrations into the underlying tissues. EUAL is often used in combination with tumescent lipo.
- Power-assisted liposuction (PAL) – Power-assisted liposuction helps preserve non-adipose tissue by gently vibrating the cannula, preventing incidental trauma to surrounding tissues (which often occurs with manual cannula manipulation).
- SmartLipo – SmartLipo features a laser that can differentiate fat cells from other tissue. By being literally laser-focused on fat cells, the surgeon can ensure advanced accuracy. In addition, the laser seals off blood vessels, often resulting in less bleeding and bruising later on.
We frequently combine tumescent, EUAL, and PAL, as it allows a greater degree of precision while supporting an expedient recovery. With this approach, a tumescent solution is injected to prepare the fat cells and create controlled swelling. While the EUAL device is in place and in use, power-assisted liposuction is then used to remove fat cells.
Am I a Good Candidate for Liposuction?
Many people with undesired pockets of fat are excellent candidates for liposuction. Those looking for lipedema options commonly turn to this remedy as well. During your consultation at Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, your surgeon will consider your medical history and treatment goals to determine the best approach for you.
Since liposuction is a body contouring procedure—not a weight loss treatment—patients who are overweight or obese will not be considered suitable candidates until they have reached a healthy weight. Liposuction candidates should be near their ideal body weight and must be committed to a lifestyle that allows them to maintain a healthy weight.
While this surgery is often used in conjunction with other procedures like tummy tucks, it cannot be used to eliminate excess skin on its own. Patients should have firm, elastic skin in the treatment area to achieve aesthetic results.
Is Liposuction the Best Treatment for Lipedema?
Liposuction is routinely performed as a lipedema procedure to extract excess fat from the legs, buttocks, and/or upper arms. While patients are often encouraged to try non-surgical interventions like incorporating more heart-healthy foods and utilizing cardio-focused workouts for fat reduction first, it is often the case that liposuction is the most effective lipedema treatment option.
Liposuction for lipedema often involves tumescent liposuction, but your surgeon can determine a more precise strategy during your consultation.
How to Prepare for Liposuction Surgery
To ensure your well-being, Dr. Greenberg may require you to undergo pre-op lab tests or medical evaluations. Preparing for lipo can also involve stopping or temporarily adjusting the dosage of certain medications for several days prior to your fat removal surgery. If you smoke, you must stop for six weeks before and after surgery.
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What to Expect During Liposuction Surgery
Liposuction begins with either local or general anesthesia, depending on the procedure’s extent and patient preference. Small incisions are then made in each treatment area, so a cannula can be inserted.
Using the predetermined lipo technique(s) discussed in your consultation, Dr. Greenberg can then loosen and/or liquify unwanted adipose cells, so they can be removed from the body using a medical suction device.
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What to Expect During Liposuction Surgery
Liposuction begins with either local or general anesthesia, depending on the procedure’s extent and patient preference. Small incisions are then made in each treatment area so that a cannula can be inserted.
Using the predetermined lipo technique(s) discussed in your consultation, your surgeon can then loosen and/or liquify unwanted adipose cells, so they can be removed from the body using a medical suction device.
What to Expect After Liposuction Surgery
During recovery, you’ll have bandages over the incision sites. Patients are also given a compression garment to wear for a month (except when showering) to help the skin retract to fit their new, slender shape. Patients can anticipate minor swelling and bruising in the initial days of lipo recovery.
You will spend the first two to three hours after your surgery in our on-site recovery room. Once you have your surgeon’s approval to check out, a friend or family member can drive you home. You will also need someone to stay in your home with you for the next day or two, so you can rest and minimize stress and strain at the treatment site.
About a week of downtime can be expected, so plan to take time off work. You will also be instructed to avoid intense physical activities for several weeks until adequate healing progress has been made.
How Much Does Liposuction Cost?
Liposuction is an individualized procedure, and so is the cost. The price depends on which techniques are used, which (and how many) areas of the body are targeted, the extent of fat removal needed, and the patient’s overall goals.
Contact Us to Learn More about Liposuction in New York City
Contact Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology today if you are ready to start your journey to achieving your dream body. We’ll assist you in scheduling an initial consultation with one of our highly qualified plastic surgeons to discuss your medical history and map out a treatment plan that will help you reach your goals!
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“Office staff & Dr. G were very knowledgeable & pleasant. My procedure (Liposuction of my abdomen & flanks) was about a year ago & I couldn’t be happier. I’ve since then have recommended 3 family members & numerous friends who have all had surgery & love their results as well. Dr. G is the best!”
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“I highly recommend Dr Greenberg! He and his staff were extraordinary throughout my entire procedure. From beginning to end, they literally went above and beyond in their care and I could not be more thrilled with the result. I did liposuction on my legs and thighs and my only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner! An amazing group. Super professional. Can’t thank them enough.”
Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg
Stephen T. Greenberg, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a renowned double board-certified plastic surgeon based in Manhattan, Southampton, Woodbury, and Smithtown in New York and Boca Raton, Florida.
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