Liposuction Serving Patients in Danville

Liposuction pairs well with abdominoplasty to further define the abdominal contours. Liposuction-assisted arm lifts and mommy makeovers are also common. Research has shown that modern liposuction techniques are safe to perform in tandem with nearly all excess skin removal procedures.

While some laser liposuction devices tout a skin-tightening effect, the effects are usually modest. Patients with excess skin after rapid weight loss or pregnancy rarely achieve good results with liposuction alone. If you have laxity, the procedure may make the skin appear looser once the underlying fat padding is gone.

Lifting heavy objects, roughhousing with pets, contact sports, and strenuous fitness routines are off-limits for up to six weeks after the procedure. Your surgeon will let you know how soon you can return to your normal daily activities.

Your Tri Valley surgeon will apply absorbable sutures to close the incisions. They will dissolve naturally over several weeks.

The final results start to become apparent around three to six months, with most patients seeing their final outcome around six to twelve months post-treatment.

Your surgeon can only control their surgical technique, but not how you heal. Some possible risks and complications may include asymmetry, rippling, hard lumps, undesirable scarring, infection, and, in rare cases, damage to deeper structures. Dr. Williams has invested considerable time and effort in training in the safest liposuction techniques. Their focus is on performing each treatment with a great deal of care and precision, although no surgeon can eliminate all risks.

Liposuction is generally painless due to local or general anesthetic, although discomfort can vary after the treatment. Once the local anesthetic wears off, patients typically experience minimal discomfort if they have treated a small amount of fat. The larger the area and the more fat removed, the more tenderness a patient may experience in recovery.

Liposuction is a same-day procedure, meaning you are able to go home that same afternoon. Unless treating a small area such as the chin or neck, it may be wise to have someone drive you home. Patients who receive general anesthetic will not be discharged unless a driver is present to take them home.

Every patient recovers differently after surgery. For small areas, some patients are able to return to work the next day. For larger areas or combining liposuction with other procedures, some patients may need 1-2 weeks off of work. Your provider will let you know how much downtime to expect ahead of time.

It is possible to remove a mild-to-moderate amount of fat without general anesthesia. If you are treating larger areas, multiple areas, or are combining liposuction with another procedure, sedation or general anesthesia may be necessary for your comfort and safety.

The procedure is usually reserved for patients 18 and older. In some cases, it may be available to minors if they are treating issues such as a lipoma or lymphedema.

Liposuction cannot treat or prevent obesity. The fat cells may return if a patient gains weight. To extend your results, it is important to maintain a stable weight.

Your surgeon may ask you to wear a compression garment for a few weeks after the procedure. The garment applies constant, gentle pressure to the skin. Compression is believed to help the skin retract around the new body shape. It may also minimize swelling and bruising.

The incisions are usually less than a half-inch. Most patients find the scars lose pigment and fade within the first year, leaving a tiny scar approximately the size of a pencil eraser or freckle.

The wounds may appear dark and feel firm at first. Over the next six months to a year, the scars should become flatter and blend with the surrounding skin. If you have a history of hypertrophic or keloid scarring, the scars from the procedure will most likely heal in the same manner.

The sutures take a few weeks to dissolve. Do not pick at the sutures or any scabs that form as the wound heals. Avoid sun tanning until the scar has fully matured. If you must expose the scar to the sun, apply broad-spectrum sunblock (SPF50+). Your provider will follow along with you during your recovery and guide you on treatments that can get you the best scars possible.

For most patients, liposuction is a once-in-a-lifetime procedure. However, you should be able to safely undergo the procedure again if needed. The same area can be re-treated, although it is best to wait at least 6 to 12 months before having liposuction in the same region.

Cellulite is the result of septa bands within the subcutaneous fat layer. The problem is not the fat but rather the connective tissue. Liposuction only treats fat and does not specifically target the septa bands.

The cost of liposuction at Tri Valley Plastic Surgery varies based on the size and number of areas treated. After your initial consultation, you will meet with the office coordinator to receive a price quote. There is no pressure to make a same-day decision.

Monthly payment plans and financial tools such as CareCredit® and PatientFi may be available to qualified patients. Learn more about our financing options here.

Minimally invasive treatments are available at Tri Valley Plastic Surgery for patients unwilling to go under the knife. Consider SculpSure, which applies heat to destroy the fat cells without cutting into the skin. Another option is CoolSculpting. Both are considered lunch-time treatments and require no time off work. Most patients require several sessions to achieve the desired effect, while liposuction achieves a more dramatic result in one procedure.

Male liposuction is growing increasingly more common. The surgeons at Tri Valley take the unique differences in male anatomy into consideration as they sculpt the body.

With buccal fat removal on the rise, many patients want to know if they can use liposuction to make chubby cheeks slimmer and more contoured. While cheek liposuction could be an option, treating the buccal fat pad is not possible. Learn more about buccal fat removal surgery.