Liposuction in Weston, FL
When you’re confident in the way you look, it is much easier to have confidence in your entire demeanor and feel ready to conquer anything in your daily life. Unfortunately, many of us struggle with body confidence due to unwanted, stubborn pockets of fat. This excess fat can disguise your natural body contours, make your silhouette appear unbalanced, and possibly even make you look larger than you really are. Many people struggle with having clothes fit poorly over body areas that have a disproportionate amount of fat.
Dr. Messa performs liposuction surgery in Weston, FL, to help patients eliminate unwanted fat and restore confidence in their appearance.
What Is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a surgical procedure designed to restructure the body’s contours. It slims and reshapes the body by removing unwanted fat deposits from targeted areas. Even after following a strict diet and exercise routine, many people are still left with areas of stubborn fat, typically on the stomach, thighs, and hips. Liposuction provides men and women of all ages with the slender, more attractive bodies they desire, which leads to an increase in confidence and self-esteem.
With liposuction, excess fat can be removed from the following body areas:
- Face
- Chin
- Neck
- Upper arms
- Stomach
- Back
- Hips
- Buttocks
- Thighs
- Calves
- Ankles
What Are the Benefits of Liposuction?
Men and women who choose to get liposuction can look forward to the following benefits:
- Eliminates excessive fat pockets
- Reduces post-pregnancy weight gain
- Increases muscle visibility
- Adds definition to body contours
- Slims down targeted areas for a more proportional look
- Allows for clothes to fit the body better
Am I a Good Candidate for Liposuction in Weston, FL?
The best candidates for liposuction are physically healthy and have good skin elasticity. Patients with diminished skin elasticity may benefit from combining liposuction with another body contouring procedure, such as a body lift or tummy tuck to remove excess skin.
You might be a good candidate for liposuction if you:
- Are at or near your goal weight
- Have maintained a stable weight for at least six months
- Have stubborn pockets of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise
- Are a nonsmoker or willing to quit
- Want to balance body contours proportionally
- Want to improve your appearance
- Have good skin elasticity
- Have realistic body contouring goals
Schedule your consultation to find out if you’re a good candidate for liposuction.
What Is a Liposuction Consultation Like?
The first step in your liposuction journey is to have a consultation with us. During your liposuction consultation, you’ll talk to Dr. Messa about your areas of concern and what your desired results look like. You’ll go over your medical history, and Dr. Messa will physically examine your selected body areas to determine if you are in good physical condition for liposuction. This is an essential part of making sure that you can safely undergo liposuction.
Other things you can expect during your liposuction consultation include:
- Meeting with our patient care coordinator
- Learning more about the liposuction procedure and technique options
- Learning about financing options and discussing payment plans
- Receiving instructions for lab testing or medical evaluations
- Seeing liposuction before and after pictures from previous patients
- Scheduling your liposuction appointment
How Much Does Liposuction Cost?
The cost of your liposuction procedure in Weston, Florida, will depend on a variety of factors. You’ll need to factor in the technique used, the amount of fat that will be removed, surgical facility costs, anesthesia fees, surgeon’s fees, prescriptions for medication, and compression garments.
There is no cheap substitute for quality, especially when it comes to surgical procedures that alter your body’s appearance. It’s important to understand that your surgeon’s fee is reflective of their expertise, experience, and reputation.
At Weston Cosmetic Surgery Center, we provide the highest-quality experience for all patients and ensure that they feel comfortable every step of the way. Dr. Messa is a double board-certified surgeon who prioritizes patient care and wants to help his patients look their very best. When you choose to get your liposuction procedure with Dr. Messa, you can rest assured that you are in safe hands.
What Is the Liposuction Procedure Like?
The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis with either local, general, or intravenous sedation. Dr. Messa begins by making small incisions in the treatment area(s). The selected excess fat will be removed using your technique of choice. Once Dr. Messa removes all the necessary fat, he closes the incisions with sutures.
Liposuction generally takes between one and two hours to complete. The amount of time needed varies based on the technique used, the amount of fat being removed, and the size of the treatment area.
What Are My Liposuction Options in Weston, FL?
Tumescent Liposuction
For the tumescent technique, a fluid containing saline, lidocaine, and epinephrine is injected into the fatty tissues. The purpose of this fluid is to make the fatty skin layer swollen and firmer, giving Dr. Messa steady control over contouring the body area. After the solution is injected, it will remain there for 10 to 15 minutes to ensure the body has enough time to fully absorb it. Dr. Messa will make small incisions around the treatment area, creating an opening for a cannula—a thin hollow tube—to be inserted. The cannula is used to suction out the excess fat, eliminating it from the body. Dr. Messa will close the incisions once the selected fat is removed.
Ultrasound-assisted Liposuction
With ultrasound-assisted liposuction, ultrasonic vibrations create a high level of energy that liquefies the fat. Through the incisions he creates, Dr. Messa inserts a probe to liquefy the fat cells before they are suctioned out through a special type of vibrating cannula. Incisions are closed once the body treatment areas are sufficiently contoured.
Laser-assisted Liposuction
For laser-assisted liposuction, Dr. Messa utilizes a medical laser to eliminate unwanted fat. Small incisions are created in the skin around the area with excess fat. Dr. Messa inserts the laser through the incisions, allowing the laser beams to liquefy the fat. Once liquefied, the fat may be removed from the body with a cannula, and the incisions can be closed.
What Is Liposuction Recovery Like?
Once your liposuction procedure is completed, Dr. Messa will wrap your treatment areas in compression bandages or garments. These compression garments play a critical role in your body’s healing process—they reduce swelling and provide extra support to these areas. You will need to wear your compression garments for several weeks to support the skin and control swelling.
Patients should start walking as soon as possible to aid in circulation and speed up recovery, as well as prevent blood clots from forming. Most patients with office jobs can return to work within a few days after surgery, although they should avoid more strenuous activities for two to four weeks. The majority of swelling and bruising will go down around three weeks, but slight swelling may persist for up to six months.
When Will I See My Liposuction Results?
Liposuction patients will notice an immediate improvement in their body’s shape after surgery; however, the swelling will initially obstruct the complete results. As the swelling subsides, the appearance of the body contours will continue to improve and look more defined. Final results may take up to six months to become visible once all residual swelling has resolved.
Patients can enjoy their long-lasting liposuction results for many years. Maintaining a stable weight will help keep your results looking amazing for as long as possible.
Liposuction FAQ
Is liposuction painful?
During the liposuction procedure, you will be under anesthesia, so you will not feel any pain or discomfort. However, once you wake up from the anesthesia and it starts to wear off, you can expect to feel some pain. Liposuction patients typically experience some discomfort and stiffness as a result of the surgery. Dr. Messa will prescribe pain medication to alleviate any discomfort and antibiotics to prevent infection.
What do scars from liposuction look like?
Because incisions are necessary for liposuction, there will be some resulting scars. Liposuction scars typically look like small dots, similar in size to a freckle. Fortunately, Dr. Messa uses only small incisions and places them in inconspicuous locations along the natural contours of the body. Any visible scarring is likely to fade over time.
Is liposuction good for belly fat?
Many people struggle with excess fat in the abdomen and around their waist. Fat in this area is especially stubborn, and it can be difficult to lose those stubborn pockets of fat with diet and exercise alone. Even those who manage to build muscle in the abdomen with their exercise regimens often struggle to see their muscle definition as it is concealed beneath a layer of fat. Liposuction can often be a good fit for patients looking to shed extra belly fat and may be combined with a tummy tuck to remove excess abdominal skin.
Do I need to get liposuction or a tummy tuck to remove stomach fat?
Every patient’s body is unique and has their own concerns and goals. For some patients, liposuction may be all they need to remove stubborn stomach fat and get the toned abdomen they desire. For patients who have undergone significant weight loss prior to surgery, excess abdominal skin is often a concern. While liposuction can remove fat from the body, it cannot do anything to improve the appearance of excess skin and could potentially create more excess skin once the fat is removed. If this is the case, then it may be beneficial to combine a tummy tuck with your liposuction procedure.
How much weight can you lose with liposuction?
Since liposuction removes fat, some patients are eager to know how much weight they will lose after surgery. However, it is important to note that liposuction is not designed as a weight loss procedure. It is a body contouring procedure that reshapes the body and creates well-defined contours. The amount of fat that can be safely removed will vary from patient to patient. In general, most patients are able to lose 2 to 11 pounds of body fat. For patients who are hoping to lose more weight, it is recommended that they lose weight prior to surgery to ensure the best results.
What is the best age to get liposuction?
Patients must be at least 18 years or older to be considered for liposuction candidacy. The best age for each patient to undergo the procedure will depend on their health, aesthetic goals, and the elasticity of their skin. However, beyond that, the best way to determine if it is the right time for liposuction is to have a consultation with Dr. Messa to discuss your concerns and goals. It’s important to keep in mind that liposuction typically yields the best results when the patient has good skin elasticity, as this will allow the skin to conform to the new body contours. Skin elasticity tends to diminish with sun damage and as the natural aging process takes place—so this may affect the best time for certain patients to get liposuction.
Does liposuction permanently remove fat?
Liposuction permanently removes fat cells from the selected treatment areas. Fat will not grow back in these body areas, and patients can enjoy these long-lasting results for many years. However, all patients must understand that liposuction cannot prevent you from gaining weight and fat in other body areas. It is still very possible to gain fat in other areas, which is why we recommend that patients stay at a stable weight post-surgery so that they can prolong their results.
Want to Learn More About Liposuction in Weston, FL?
Those who are ready to finally eliminate stubborn fat can schedule a liposuction consultation with Dr. Messa in Weston, FL. To schedule a consultation or learn more about how liposuction is performed, call Weston Cosmetic Surgery Center at 954-659-7760 or 877-250-8117 or fill out our online contact form today.
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