Liposuction

Liposuction is a procedure that can help sculpt the body by removing unwanted fat from specific areas. It is most effective for areas that simply don’t respond to traditional weight-loss methods, including exercise. Often, small areas of specific sculpting with this technique can signigicantly improve shape and self confidence.

During the past decade, liposuction has experienced several extensive refinements. In fact, it has progressed as much or more than any other cosmetic surgery. Today, a number of new techniques, including ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty (UAL), the tumescent technique, and the super-wet technique, to name a few are helping to provide patients with more precise results and quicker recovery with less risk. Dr. Jones has extensively performed the above as well as many other new and advanced liposuction techniques to help improve results and limit downtime. In fact, most patients will have little to no bruising, go home the night of surgery, take few if any pain pills, and describe their pain as similar to a ‘hard workout’.

The best candidates for liposuction are people with firm, elastic skin who have pockets of excess fat in certain areas. Patients should be physically healthy, psychologically stable and realistic in their expectations. Your age is not a major consideration; however, older patients may have diminished skin elasticity and may not achieve the same results as a younger patient with tighter skin.

In your initial consultation, Dr. Jones will evaluate your health, determine where your fat deposits lie and assess the condition of your skin. He will explain the body-contouring methods that may be most appropriate for you. For example, sometimes a combinations of skin tightening and fat sculpting is necessary for areas of the body that would not respond to liposuction alone. Furthermore, he will address all of the risks and benefits of the various options of both liposuction and overall body scultpting to help you decide the best plan for you.