About Liposuction
Liposuction is a surgical fat removal procedure that can be performed to essentially any fatty area on the body. Liposuction sculpts the body and improves self-confidence by eliminating stubborn bulges of fat that do not respond to diet and exercise alone. Dr. Gary Rosenbaum, a board-certified plastic surgeon and the founder of Gary J. Rosenbaum, M.D., P.A. Plastic Surgery in Miami Beach, FL can address small to large bulges of the face, midsection, arms, thighs, hips, or butt utilizing this popular procedure. At a consultation with Dr. Rosenbaum, patients should candidly discuss their ultimate aesthetic goals to help him ascertain if the procedure should be performed in conjunction with a skin-tightening surgery, which may yield more satisfactory results than the liposuction procedure alone.
Ideal Candidates
The ideal candidates for liposuction are:
- Adults near their ideal weight with firm, elastic skin, and good muscle tone
- Healthy individuals who do not have a life-threatening illness or medical conditions that can impair healing
- Nonsmokers
- Individuals with a positive outlook and specific goals in mind for body contouring
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Types of Liposuction
Performed in an accredited surgical facility under general anesthesia, liposuction requires a small incision near the treatment site so Dr. Rosenbaum can remove excess fat through a cannula. It is a relatively short procedure if it is not combined with other cosmetic surgery procedures. Once the incision is closed, the patient can expect to see swelling in the area and will be asked to wear a compression garment along with bandages upon discharge.
What to Expect
Liposuction is performed in an accredited surgical center or at a local hospital as an outpatient procedure. The surgery generally takes between 1 – 2 hours to complete, depending on how much fat is being addressed and how many body parts. Liposuction can be a surgery all on its own; however, it is usually paired with other surgeries for the best cosmetic results, such as skin tightening procedures. It takes a couple of weeks for patients to recover and scarring is minimal. If a well-balanced diet is maintained, along with a healthy lifestyle, the results following liposuction surgery can last years.
Stop Battling the Bulge
Liposuction can trim away the bulge. When all your efforts to diet and exercise seem in vain, and that stubborn fat just will not go away, you have other options. At Gary J. Rosenbaum, M.D., P.A. Plastic Surgery, we provide a completely private, complimentary consultation with Dr. Rosenbaum to discuss your areas of concern, as well as how best to treat the area(s) with this revolutionary technology. Give our staff a call today to set up your consultation.