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Understanding Common Myths About Liposuction Surgery

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liposuction plastic surgery dr elliottIn recent years, it has been amazing to see so many patients come to their cosmetic surgery consultation appointments prepared and knowledgeable about their respective procedures. This is largely due to the abundance of helpful and available information available online. However, no amount of reading can substitute for counseling from an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon and the internet can contribute to certain misconceptions about cosmetic procedures. Today, I thought it would be helpful to address some common myths about liposuction surgery to help differentiate fact from fiction.

Myth #1: Fat Cannot Return To A Treated Area After Liposuction

This depends. It is a fact that liposuction is able to effectively damage and remove fat cells from any treated area. However, certain lifestyle habits like unhealthy eating and a lack of exercise can result in the development of new fat deposits. This is why it is so important for liposuction patients to reach their goal weight before the procedure and work to maintain it afterward.

Myth #2: Liposuction Will Provide Dramatic Skin Tightening Results

This is false. Liposuction is intended to help remove pockets of excess fat, not tighten the skin. Unfortunately, any skin laxity (or looseness) in the treated area that exists before liposuction will not be affected by the procedure. This is why liposuction is often used to complement the results of other body contouring procedures that are intended to tighten the skin like tummy tuck surgery, thigh lift surgery, and arm lift surgery.

Myth #3: Liposuction Results Will Be Visible Immediately Following The Procedure

While it’s true that the fat removed during liposuction will be gone once the procedure has been completed, it will take weeks (if not months) for the final results of liposuction to be seen. Swelling in the treatment area is natural after liposuction. As this swelling decreases and the body heals, the results will continue to improve.

I’m always happy to help guide my patients to the best possible procedure options for their specific needs. And this begins in my office with a plastic surgery consultation appointment where we will discuss all the relevant factors and pertinent information related to the procedure being considered. For more information on liposuction or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please don’t hesitate to contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can also follow me on Facebook for additional cosmetic surgery tips, news, and much more.

The Unique Advantages of Fat Transfer For The Face

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Fat transfer injections are more in-demand than ever before, largely due to their ability to rejuvenate areas all over the face and body. While fat transfer may be considered a body contouring procedure by some, I have seen firsthand the incredible results that it can provide patients who wish to refresh the appearance of their face. Fat transfer can help patients address common signs of facial aging including lost volume in the cheeks and lips. I wanted to discuss fat transfer injections today and their unique advantages for patients.

For some patients, fat transfer injections can serve as a highly effective and completely natural alternative to other cosmetic injectable treatments. Fat transfer can help address deep grooves and lines around the nose and edges of the mouth. It can also help plump up the cheeks and lips for patients who experience a “sunken” or flattened appearance in these areas. Because fat transfer uses fat from the patient’s own body during treatment, patients can enjoy the added bonus of liposuction fat removal from areas with stubborn or persistent fat deposits. The fat is safely purified before being injected.

In the video below, I go into more detail on fat transfer injections for the face and the benefits this procedure is able to provide for patients:

Fat transfer injections provide patients yet another excellent and dependable facial rejuvenation treatment alternative. However, this procedure may not be right for everyone and it’s important to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience performing fat transfer before making any final decisions. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. Don’t forget to follow along with me on Facebook for additional plastic surgery videos, tips, news, and much more.

Ask Dr. Elliott: Common Liposuction Questions

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For patients considering undergoing a cosmetic surgery procedure, there is a lot to know. What can this procedure do? Am I a good candidate? What kind of recovery should I expect? These simple questions are really just the tip of the iceberg. So to help prospective patients who are curious about liposuction surgery, I have taken some time to answer a few common questions on what it can do.
 

Question #1: Can liposuction help treat male breast enlargement?

In some cases, yes it can. For men who have excess fat in their chest area that causes the appearance of male breasts (or man boobs), liposuction can be used to remove this fat and provide a flatter, more masculine chest contour. However, men who experience true gynecomastia that is caused by excess tissue (and not fat) in the chest area will require male breast reduction surgery, which removes this tissue, to achieve the results they desire.

Question #2: What areas can be treated with liposuction?

Liposuction is the most versatile of all cosmetic procedures. When performed by an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon, liposuction can help remove unwanted fat from nearly any area of the body (as long as the area has enough fat to be safely removed). Although it is most commonly associated with the abdominal area, liposuction is also very common in areas of the back, the upper arms, thighs, face, and the neck to treat the appearance of a “double chin”.

Question #3: How long will it take to see the results from my liposuction procedure?

The fat that is removed during liposuction will be gone immediately following the completion of surgery. However, it will take some time to see the final results due to standard post-surgical swelling. Results will improve and become more visible in the weeks following the procedure, but it can take months in some cases for the final results of liposuction to appear.

Patient education is a responsibility that I take seriously. That’s why I’m always happy to take the time to answer whatever questions patients have in order to better understand their plastic surgery options. If you are curious about liposuction and have any questions of your own, don’t hesitate to contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, to schedule a plastic surgery consultation today. You can also follow me on Facebook and Twitter for additional cosmetic surgery tips, news, and more.

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