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Learn more about Atlanta liposuction performed by Dr. Franklyn Elliott with Atlanta Plastic Surgery, P.C. who has offices at Northside & Alpharetta, GA.

Making The Most of Your Liposuction Consultation Appointment

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doctor-exams-womans-stomachThere is no way to oversell the importance of a plastic surgery consultation appointment for anyone interested in rejuvenating their appearance with a cosmetic procedure like liposuction. While some patients may consider their consultation a bit of a formality, this could not be further from the truth. A consultation before liposuction is essential to better understanding your surgery, different options and techniques, what results you can expect, and much more. Which is why I thought it would be helpful today to reinforce what patients can do to get the most out of their liposuction consultation appointments.

Like any other plastic surgery procedure, the liposuction process begins with finding a board-certified plastic surgeon with considerable experience performing liposuction to consult with and ultimately perform your procedure. Once this is done, it’s time to focus and prepare for the consultation appointment itself. While the conversation can be free-flowing and touch on many areas that patients may not have even thought of, having certain high priority questions prepared can be incredibly helpful. This ensures that nothing especially important will be left unanswered before the procedure has taken place. I would personally recommend making note of the following questions:

  • What steps should I take to prepare before my surgery?
  • Where will my liposuction surgery be performed?
  • Can I have liposuction performed on multiple areas of my body at once?
  • What should I expect from my post-liposuction recovery process?
  • When will I be able to see the final results of my liposuction and how long will they last?
  • How much post-surgery scarring will I experience after liposuction?
  • Will my liposuction procedure be performed under general anesthesia or other types of numbing?
  • Are there any potential risks and complications associated with my procedure that I should know about?
  • Do you offer plastic surgery financing or any other kind of payment assistance?

Liposuction is typically a safe, simple, and highly effective plastic surgery procedure. But having these questions in mind and fully preparing for your consultation appointment can help ensure the best possible experience from your procedure. For more information on liposuction or to schedule your plastic surgery consultation today, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. Don’t forget that you can also connect with me on Facebook for additional plastic surgery tips, videos, news, and more.

Ask Dr. Franklyn Elliott: Fully Understanding Liposuction

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dr-marks-females-stomache-for-procedureLiposuction is an incredibly versatile cosmetic procedure. And when I say versatile, what I mean is that it can be used by both male and female patients to remove patches of unwanted fat from areas all over the face and body. In some cases, liposuction can even be performed as an in-office procedure. However, as versatile as liposuction may be, that doesn’t mean that it is necessarily the right cosmetic surgery procedure for every patient. I thought it would be educational and informative to answer a few common questions about liposuction and the benefits that it can help provide patients.

Question #1: Is liposuction an option to treat a double chin?

It can be. Liposuction to address a double chin is a popular method for removing the submental fat below the chin (within the neck area). However, some patients experience these issues due to lax skin or muscle in the neck area. In these cases, a neck lift or even a mini facelift may be a more beneficial surgical approach. I always examine my patients thoroughly during plastic surgery consultation appointments to determine the root cause of their issue and then make a procedure recommendation based on my findings.

Question #2: Is liposuction of the “flanks” the same as liposuction of the waist?

While different plastic surgeons may have slightly different meanings of these terms, for me, the flanks and the waist are different areas. The waist can refer to the most narrow portion of the torso, whereas the flanks include the lower portion of the back extending out to the hips (sometimes known as “love handles”). These areas are often treated together to provide comprehensive fat reduction from the abdominal area.

Question #3: Is there such a thing as full body liposuction?

While it is certainly possible to have multiple liposuction areas treated at once, there is a limit to how much fat can be removed in any one surgery session safely. While it is possible to remove larger amounts of fat with liposuction, safety is my top priority and doing too much at once can come with increased risks, as well as potential aesthetic issues like skin rippling.

I hope my readers found this information helpful. There is a lot that any patient needs to know about liposuction before a procedure can take place, and I’m proud to be there to educate my patients on plastic surgery. Providing this kind of information to patients is a big reason why I’ve been named a Top Doctor in Atlanta for over 20 years, an honor that I do not take lightly. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can also follow along with me on Facebook and Twitter for additional plastic surgery tips, news, and much more.

The Power of Body Contouring After Significant Weight Loss

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Anyone who has ever undergone significant weight loss knows that this is a very challenging and worthwhile accomplishment that is worth celebrating. But in order to truly achieve the new appearance that they desire after losing a large amount of weight, in some cases additional work may be required. I have been performing post-weight loss surgery for many years as a way of helping patients truly put an end to their weight loss journey and begin life anew. Today, I thought it would be instructive to go into more detail specifically about some procedures that can provide incredible benefits for patients after their weight loss.

Carrying extra weight for any extended period of time can cause a person’s skin to become stretched. And while losing weight, whether through diet and exercise or with the help of weight loss surgery, can help reduce the amount of fat in the body, it can’t do anything to treat this stretched, excess skin. This is where post-weight loss surgery can help. Post-weight loss surgery utilizes a variety of body contouring procedures to help provide a body contour that is lean, trim, and ready to be shown off to the world.

The following procedures can be extremely effective for recontouring the body following significant weight loss:

Breast & Body Rejuvenation

The abdominal area is an incredibly common spot for excess fat to accumulate during weight gain. So it stands to reason that this is often a target area for post-weight loss surgery. Undergoing a tummy tuck can help by removing loose skin from the abdomen and flanks (love handles), while repairing damaged muscles, to provide a flatter and healthier-looking appearance. I also perform mini tummy tuck procedures for patients who need a less dramatic rejuvenation.

Breast lift surgery can also be very helpful, as the chest area is a very common area for stretched skin in women.

Arm & Leg Rejuvenation

Our limbs can also be in need of some assistance following weight loss. This is especially certain areas like the upper arms and thighs where fat typically stores up. I perform arm lift surgery and thigh lift surgery for patients who wish to address these specific areas. Both allow me to reposition tissue and remove excess, hanging skin.

Combination Surgery

For many patients, it can take more than one body contouring procedure to achieve the post-weight loss results that they are looking for. Mommy makeover surgery is often employed for women who wish to achieve more comprehensive skin removal. This unique plastic surgery combines a tummy tuck with cosmetic breast surgery, and liposuction, if needed,), to help women restore the figures of their youth following weight loss or other changes like pregnancy or childbirth.

A circumferential body lift can make an incredible impact on the front, back, and sides of a person’s body by using multiple procedures to address the abdomen, waist, hips, buttocks, and thighs. During the procedure, incisions are made around the entire circumference of the body. Excess skin and fat are removed, and the remaining tissue is repositioned to provide substantial body contouring results.

While it may seem like a small step compared to actually losing weight, I have witnessed so many times the incredible power that post-weight loss surgery can have on a person’s appearance and self-confidence. I’m proud to offer a level of patient trust and satisfaction that has helped me be named a Top Doctor in Atlanta for over 20 years. For more information on post-weight loss surgery or if you would like to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can also follow along with me on Facebook for additional plastic surgery tips, news, and so much more.

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