Liposuction (Lipoplasty)
Body sculpting with liposuction, the gold standard for fat removal
To this day, liposuction continues to be the gold standard in surgical body contouring, and is one of the most popular procedures year after year nationwide. A commonly sought-after cosmetic procedure among Maryland men and women alike, liposuction (also known as lipo) offers safe and effective sculpting for a toned, sleek look.
Sometimes, no matter how much you diet and exercise, stubborn fat pockets can affect your physique. They can collect in your abdomen, hips, thighs, buttocks, upper arms, and other problem areas. By using a narrow cannula to remove unwanted fat cells, liposuction offers targeted contouring for an improved body appearance. Frederick cosmetic surgeon Dr. Henry Garazo offers precise body sculpting with liposuction to his patients in the Hagerstown, Maryland area.
Tumescent technique: no anesthesia needed
Using tumescent liposuction, Dr. Garazo provides optimal liposuction results with minimal discomfort and reduced recovery time. Tumescent liposuction uses a diluted solution of local anesthetic and other medications in the target areas to remove excess fat without the need for general anesthesia. This time-tested technique offers unsurpassed safety, excellent control, and optimal cosmetic results.
“Such a warm-welcoming place from the moment you walk in the door! The staff and Doctor are friendly and knowledgeable, they provided step by step for the procedure I was getting done which caused me to be calm and excited for it rather than nervous, everything has been going perfect from the surgery to the healing! They went beyond of what I expected. They followed up and were easy to contact when needing assistance with something. Definitely recommend getting cosmetic surgery and the other services they provide, done here! You won’t be disappointed! I can’t say enough good things about this place.”
—Real patient review, June 2023
Benefits of liposuction
The benefits of tumescent liposuction include:
- It has the ability to remove fat deposits and sculpt an improved shape to most areas of the body—chin, neck, or knees as well as the tummy—with excellent precision.
- It is a gentle procedure that typically requires local anesthesia only.
Am I a candidate for liposuction surgery?
The best candidates for liposuction surgery include men and women unhappy with stubborn fat deposits. They are healthy, have good skin elasticity, and are within 30% of their ideal weight. Liposuction is not a weight loss plan, but a positive body contouring tool. Liposuction provides a smoother, more shapely look to those problem body areas.
“I recently had Neck/Chin liposuction with Dr. Garazo and I could not be more thrilled with my results and it has only been 2 weeks. Dr. Garazo and his entire staff were amazing, kind, and caring. If you have been on the fence about doing a procedure, just go for it, you are in great hands!”
—Real liposuction patient review, June 2023
What areas can liposuction treat?
Liposuction can safely and effectively remove fat from the following areas of the body:
- Hips
- Thighs
- Abdomen
- Buttocks
- Upper arms
- Calves
- Ankles
- Under the chin
Results
One of the benefits of liposuction is that it offers fat removal results that are permanent, provided the patient maintains a stable weight. For a more complete rejuvenation, liposuction can be performed in conjunction with other cosmetic procedures, such as breast augmentation, or body contouring procedures, such as a tummy tuck. Mommy makeover patients can also complete their mommy makeover with liposuction.
- Key Benefits
- Glossary
- Targeted Fat Reduction: Liposuction precisely targets and removes stubborn fat deposits in specific areas, offering a solution where diet and exercise fall short.
- Improved Body Contour and Shape: By removing unwanted fat, liposuction enhances the body’s natural contours, resulting in a more toned, hourglass appearance.
- Versatility: Liposuction can be performed on various parts of the body, including the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, arms, and neck, offering comprehensive cosmetic enhancement.
- Can Be Combined with Other Procedures: Liposuction is often combined with other cosmetic surgeries, such as tummy tucks or breast augmentation, for more comprehensive body reshaping.
- Anesthesia: Medication used to prevent pain during liposuction; may include local, regional, or general anesthesia depending on the extent of the procedure.
- Body Contouring: A range of surgical procedures, including liposuction, that reshape and refine various areas of the body to achieve a more aesthetically pleasing figure.
- Cannula: A thin, hollow tube used during liposuction to break up and suction fat from the body.
- Chin Lipo (Chin Liposuction): A cosmetic procedure targeting the removal of excess fat under the chin to enhance jawline definition and reduce the appearance of a “double chin.”
- Compression Garments: Specialized clothing worn after liposuction to minimize swelling, provide support to the treated areas, and help the skin adjust to the new body contours.
- Fat Cells: Cells in the body that store fat; liposuction permanently removes fat cells from the targeted area, reducing its ability to store fat.
- Liposuction (Lipo): A cosmetic surgery procedure that removes excess fat from specific areas of the body to improve body contours and proportion.
- Local Anesthesia: A type of anesthesia used to numb only the area to be treated, allowing the patient to remain awake during the procedure.
- Manual Liposuction: Traditional liposuction technique where the surgeon uses physical movement of the cannula to dislodge and remove fat.
- Mommy Makeover: A combination of cosmetic procedures designed to restore a woman’s body shape following pregnancy and breastfeeding, often including liposuction, tummy tuck, and breast surgery.
- Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL): A liposuction technique that uses a motorized cannula to break up fat tissue more easily, potentially reducing procedure time and patient discomfort.
- Recovery Period: The time needed to heal after liposuction, during which patients may experience swelling, bruising, and need to limit physical activities.
- Suction-Assisted Liposuction (SAL): A standard liposuction method where a vacuum device is attached to the cannula to suction out dislodged fat.
- Tumescent Liposuction: A widely used liposuction technique that involves injecting a large volume of a dilute solution of local anesthesia and other medications into the fatty tissue before fat removal, reducing pain and bleeding.
- Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty): A surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and tightens the abdominal muscles, often performed in conjunction with liposuction for enhanced body contouring.
- Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction (UAL): A liposuction technique that uses ultrasonic vibrations to liquefy fat cells before removal, often used for fibrous areas.
- VASER Liposuction: A variation of ultrasound-assisted liposuction that uses a device to improve the breakdown of fat cells for removal, offering more precise contouring.
Dr. Garazo is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience offering aesthetic procedures in the greater Hagerstown, MD area. Known for his thorough, expert, and friendly care, Dr. Garazo is a 5x winner of “Best Plastic Surgeon” in the Herald-Mail Tri-State’s Best! Community Choice Awards. He prides himself on offering comprehensive, informative consultations and ensures every patient always meets personally with him.
For those considering liposuction to treat stubborn areas of fat, board certified Maryland cosmetic surgeon Dr. Henry Garazo invites you to explore your fat removal options through a patient consultation. To schedule a consultation at Plastic Surgery Services, contact us online or call (301) 791-1800.
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