Liposuction
When healthy diet and exercise aren't producing the results you want.
Your Solution To Fighting Stubborn Fat
Liposuction is a body contouring procedure that removes isolated pockets of fat.
A well-balanced diet and plenty of exercise should be a part of any healthy lifestyle. However, many people who eat properly and exercise regularly still have trouble with areas of stubborn fat that will not budge and resistant to your healthy habits. South Florida plastic surgeons Dr. Allyson Deziel and Dr. David Rankin have time-tested, effective solutions to provide you with the body contour that you desire.
Customized To Your Anatomy
Learning More About Liposuction
One of our doctors will conduct a thorough examination and medical evaluation to determine each patient’s readiness for liposuction. During your consultation, the surgeon will ask you to identify the areas of your body that you want to be sculpted.
It’s a good idea to bring in a photograph that exemplifies your ideal cosmetic outcome and to view some of our patients’ results in our liposuction before and after photo section. Dr. Allyson Deziel and Dr. David Rankin are experienced plastic surgeons offering liposuction in Jupiter, FL.
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Ideally Suited To:
- Men and women who are in good general health
- Men and women who do not smoke or use drugs
- Those who are close to their goal weight and have good skin elasticity
- Those who are struggling with stubborn fat deposits that don’t respond to diet and exercise
- Those who have reasonable expectations of the surgical outcome.
Meet Allyson Deziel, MD
Dr. Deziel is a board-certified plastic surgeon with expertise in breast augmentation and lifts, as well as facial and body surgery. She offers various high-end services, consistently delivering an exceptional patient experience. She provides her patients with beautiful, natural-looking results that accentuate their unique characteristics. To achieve this, she creates a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to each individual, considering their specific objectives and anatomical considerations.
Meet David Rankin, MD
Dr. David Rankin is a board-certified plastic surgeon with years of experience and a dedication to artistry and healing. Dr. Rankin’s main focus is breast explant surgery, which is often paired with a breast lift for natural-looking, beautiful results. He performs more than 500 breast explant surgeries each year and is considered one of the best explant surgeons in Florida. His advanced training, attention to detail and natural artistic skills help him to achieve beautiful results with all his patients.
Liposuction FAQs
Liposuction is a fat reduction procedure that can be performed on multiple areas of the body, including the abdomen, hips, thighs, buttocks, back and upper arms. Tummy tuck focuses on sculpting the abdomen by removing fat and loose skin and repairing damaged muscles. If you have excess fat but good skin tone in your abdomen, liposuction alone may provide the desired body contouring results; however, if your abdominal skin is very loose and you have fat deposits in that area, tummy tuck is probably more appropriate.
Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure, and it is not a suitable treatment option for individuals who are obese. If you are considering liposuction, our surgeons recommend you be at or close to your ideal target weight with firm, elastic skin and good muscle tone.
We are often asked if liposuction can get rid of cellulite, but it’s complicated. The answer has to do with the difference between fat pockets and fibrous tissue. Dr. Rankin explains in the post linked here.
You might. It is impossible to tell without a personal consultation and physical examination by Dr. Rankin or Dr. Deziel in Jupiter. However, patients who have loose skin to begin with will usually be left with loose skin after liposuction. If this is a concern of yours, our plastic surgeons can recommend an alternative body contouring option.
Our surgeons advise waiting four to six weeks to resume strenuous aerobic exercise. Leisurely activity, such as walking, is permitted a week after surgery. Your Aqua Plastic surgeon can speak to this in detail during your liposuction consultation.
Liposuction risks include bruising, changes in skin sensation, infection, irregular contours, asymmetry, poor wound healing and complications from anesthesia. Choosing an experienced plastic surgeon such as Dr. Rankin or Dr. Deziel significantly reduces the risk of complications.
Liposuction cost depends on the specific technique performed, the amount of areas treated and the amount of fat that needs to be removed. We can give you a better idea of projected costs during your consultation. If you are interested in financing you liposuction procedure, we offer liposuction financing through CareCredit along with other options. Ask a member of our staff for details.
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What To Expect: Liposuction
The Consultation Process
You will sit down with your plastic surgeon for an informational consultation to learn what liposuction procedures are best for your situation, including minimally invasive body contouring procedures.
About the Procedure
Our surgeons are trained in various liposuction techniques, including suction-assisted liposuction, power-assisted liposuction, ultrasound liposuction and SmartLipo. They have found great success using a fluid injection technique known as tumescent liposuction, in which they inject fluid into the treatment area to break up fat deposits and constrict the blood vessels. This tumescent technique prevents post-operative bruising and minimizes pain.
After injecting the tumescent fluid, the doctor makes a tiny incision, inserts a narrow tube and suctions the fat cells out of the body.
Liposuction can be performed on one or multiple areas of the body. The procedure is often combined with other body contouring procedures such as tummy tuck or mommy makeover.
Recovery from Liposuction Surgery, Including Timing
As you recover from liposuction, you may experience minor swelling, pain and/or numbness. Your surgeon will write you a prescription for pain medication, which you should fill prior to surgery. The doctor will also ask you to wear a compression garment to reduce post-operative swelling and aid in your healing process.
It’s crucial to avoid any strenuous activity, including bending and lifting, to prevent post-operative complications. Every patient heals differently, and you should listen to your body instead of pushing yourself to return to work or other activities.
Patients always ask when they can go back to work after liposuction, but the answer depends on many variables, such as how many areas were treated, your pain tolerance and how physically demanding your job is. Most patients return to work after a week or two. Our surgeons will give you a more specific estimate during your personal consultation.
Follow-up
We will schedule several follow-up appointments with you to check your healing progress and clear you to return to your regular lifestyle.
Contact our South Florida office in Jupiter to schedule your consultation! There are many factors that go into the cost of liposuction so please get in touch to learn more today!