Liposuction

What is Liposuction?

Liposuction remains one of the most commonly requested cosmetic surgeries. Although it isn’t a substitute for weight loss, liposuction will remove stubborn deposits of fat from hard-to-tone areas, including the abdomen, hips, thighs, arms, back, ankles, and even underneath the chin. Once removed, fat cells cannot grow back. However, remaining fat cells can still grow larger, and so it’s important to enjoy a healthy lifestyle to maintain your results.

Dr. Gaon’s Approach

We understand that plastic surgery is never a “one size fits all” approach. Every person has a unique vision of what their ideal body looks like. Dr. Gaon believes in customizing each treatment plan to fit each patient’s distinctive needs and preferences, while also prioritizing patient safety.

After he determines that you are a good candidate for a body contouring surgery, Dr. Gaon will go over the process in detail. You’ll make an informed decision after learning what to expect from the procedure, recovery, and results.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What Is Liposuction?

Liposuction slims and reshapes specific areas of the body by removing excess fat deposits and improving your body contours and proportion.

There are many different liposuction techniques. In traditional liposuction, a cannula is inserted under the skin to break up the fat. A high-pressure vacuum is applied to the cannula to remove the fat from the body. Power-assisted liposuction uses a vibrating cannula to break up stubborn fat into smaller pieces, making it easier to remove. Ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL) uses ultrasonic vibrations to create a high amount of energy to dissolve the fat. VASER liposuction is a newer generation form of UAL. Laser-assisted liposuction is similar to UAL except that it uses a laser to dissolve the fat. Water-assisted liposuction uses a pressurized stream of saline to loosen fat cells.

Liposuction techniques may be used to reduce localized fat deposits of the:

Thighs
Hips and buttocks
Abdomen and waist
Upper arms
Back
Inner knee
Chest area
Face, cheeks, chin, and neck
Calves and ankles
Liposuction can be performed alone or along with other plastic surgery procedures, such as a facelift, breast reduction, or a tummy tuck.

Is it right for me?

Liposuction is a highly individualized procedure. You should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else’s desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image.

If you are bothered by excess fat deposits – located anywhere on your body – that don’t respond to diet or exercise, liposuction may be right for you.

Ideal candidates for liposuction are:

Adults within 30% of their ideal weight who have firm, elastic skin and good muscle tone
Healthy individuals who do not have a life-threatening illness or medical conditions that can impair healing
Non-smokers
Individuals with a positive outlook and specific goals in mind for body contouring

How Do I Prepare for My Consultation or Surgery?

What Are the Steps of the Procedure?

What Are the Risks?

How Long Is the Recovery Time After Surgery?

When Will I Start to See Results?

How Much Will It Cost?

Cost is always a consideration in elective surgery. A surgeon’s cost for liposuction may vary based on his or her experience, the type of procedure used, and the geographic office location.

Cost may include:

Surgeon’s fee
Hospital or surgical facility costs
Anesthesia fees
Prescriptions for medication
Post-surgery garments
Medical tests

Most health insurance does not cover cosmetic surgery or its complications, but many plastic surgeons offer patient financing plans, so be sure to ask..

Your satisfaction involves more than a fee:

When choosing a plastic surgeon for liposuction, remember that the surgeon’s experience and your comfort with him or her are just as important as the final cost of the surgery.

Liposuction involves many choices. The first and most important is selecting member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) you can trust. ASPS member surgeons meet rigorous standards:

Board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery® (ABPS) or in Canada by The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada®
Complete at least six years of surgical training following medical school with a minimum of three years of plastic surgery residency training
Pass comprehensive oral and written exams
Graduate from an accredited medical school
Complete continuing medical education, including patient safety each year
Perform surgery in accredited, state-licensed, or Medicare-certified surgical facilities

Do not be confused by other official-sounding boards and certifications.

The ABPS is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), which has approved medical specialty boards since 1934. There is no ABMS-recognized certifying board with “cosmetic surgery” in its name. By choosing a member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, you can be assured that you are choosing a qualified, highly trained plastic surgeon who is board certified by the ABPS or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

The Results

At Gaon Plastic Surgery, we believe our artistic results speak for themselves. Explore our patients’ before and after pictures to get an idea of how plastic surgery might change your appearance. Dr. Gaon combines your inspiration with his clinical skills to produce exceptional, natural-looking results.