Often, localized fat deposits may develop in various areas of the body, and they are difficult to improve with diet and exercise. Generally, liposuction is used to treat these areas. At Zormeier Cosmetic Surgery & Longevity Center in Noblesville, IN, we are proud to offer liposuction, a highly effective cosmetic procedure that can help you achieve your desired body contour. Under the expert guidance of Dr. Michele Zormeier, we specialize in this advanced technique to sculpt and refine various areas of your body.
What Is Liposuction?
Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty or liposculpture, is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures performed. Liposuction is designed to remove excess fat from specific areas of the body, thereby improving body shape and contour. The procedure involves the use of a thin tube called a cannula, which is inserted through small incisions in the skin. The cannula is then moved back and forth to break up the fat cells, which are subsequently suctioned out of the body.
Benefits of Liposuction
Targeted Fat Reduction
Liposuction allows for precise targeting of specific areas with stubborn fat deposits. This precision enables patients to achieve a more sculpted and defined body shape, especially in areas that are resistant to diet and exercise.
Improved Body Proportions
By removing excess fat from selected areas, liposuction can help balance and improve overall body proportions. This can lead to a more harmonious and aesthetically pleasing silhouette.
Quick Recovery Time
Compared to more invasive surgical procedures, liposuction generally has a quicker recovery time. Patients can often return to their normal activities within a few days to a week.
Long-Lasting Results
When combined with a healthy lifestyle, the results of liposuction can be long-lasting. The fat cells removed during the procedure are permanently eliminated, helping to maintain the achieved body contour.
Minimal Scarring
Liposuction incisions are typically small and strategically placed to be as inconspicuous as possible. As a result, scarring is minimal and can often be easily concealed.
Customizable Procedure
The procedure can be customized to meet the unique needs and goals of each patient. We can use different techniques and instruments to remove fat from various parts of the body.
Liposuction Before and After
What to Anticipate for Liposuction Procedures
Procedure
The liposuction procedure is done on an outpatient basis. Dr. Zormeier often uses laser-assisted lipolysis technology in combination with her tumescent liposuction procedures. This is a minimally invasive technology that liquefies the fat for easier removal. It is a laser-based procedure that breaks up and removes fat cells, directly contracts collagen, and tightens skin.
Tumescent liposuction is the most advanced technique for permanently removing excess fat deposits in areas resistant to diet and exercise. Tumescent liposuction is the fluid used to fill the fatty areas to be removed with large volumes of a special solution. This solution, which is composed of saline solution, lidocaine, and epinephrine, diffuses throughout the treatment area, providing numbness and minimizing blood loss while facilitating fat removal.
Advantages of tumescent include improved safety, comfort, and control of bleeding. Tumescent liposuction results are permanent. If you gain weight after liposuction, it expands the fat cells that remain in your body. Tumescent liposuction permanently removes fat cells and body contour is improved.
Recovery
Recovery time from liposuction is relatively minimal. Within less than a week, most patients can return to work. Compression garments are worn for six weeks post-operatively. While recovery time from liposuction differs from patient to patient, most patients can return to work in a few days and resume normal activities within one to two weeks. However, it can take up to six months to realize the final result.
Frequently Asked Questions About Liposuction
What Areas Can Be Treated With Body Contouring Treatments?
Liposuction treatments using tumescent can be used to treat various problem areas on the body. Liposuction treatments can effectively remove fat and contour the following areas:
- Love handles
- Hips
- Thighs (inner thighs, outer thighs, saddle bags, anterior thighs)
- Abdomen
- Back
- Knees
- Neck and jowls
- Arms
- Gynecomastia (male breast reduction)
Women frequently desire better contour for their abdomen, love handles, outer and inner thighs, hips, back, knees, and neck/chin region. Men request contouring of their flanks, love handles, chest, abdomen, and neckline.
Is Liposuction Right for You?
Anyone who is in good overall health, with fatty areas on the body that are resistant to diet and exercise, is a good candidate for liposuction. Patients should be relatively fit, have firm, elastic skin and good muscle tone, and be within 30% of their ideal body weight. Liposuction treatments are not to be used as a form of weight loss but as a procedure to treat areas of the body that have been resistant to diet and exercise.
Experience the Benefits of Liposuction at Zormeier Cosmetic Surgery & Longevity Center in Noblesville, IN
At Zormeier Cosmetic Surgery & Longevity Center in Noblesville, IN, our commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of our practice. Led by Dr. Michele Zormeier, we combine years of experience with cutting-edge techniques to deliver outstanding results. We are dedicated to providing personalized care and ensuring that each patient achieves their desired outcome.
Liposuction offers a range of benefits, from targeted fat reduction to improved body proportions and enhanced muscle definition. With a focus on safety and effectiveness, we strive to help our patients attain a more sculpted and contoured physique. If you are considering liposuction and would like to learn more about how this procedure can benefit you, we invite you to contact us online or call (317) 699-8848 for a consultation with us.