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What Will My Liposuction Scars Look Like?

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Scarring is a natural and unavoidable part of any plastic surgery procedure. That said, certain procedures are associated with far less visible scarring than others. The scar size from a liposuction procedure is determined by the size of the cannula used to make the incision. Since I personally perform liposuction with a small micro-cannula that allows for smaller incisions (typically about a quarter of an inch), the scarring is minimal. In my experience, patients are generally delighted by their results and find the pro of their aesthetic improvement to be well worth con of whatever liposuction scarring may occur.

As a double board-certified plastic surgeon, I do believe it is my responsibility to discuss potential scarring with all of my patients during their pre-surgery consultations. Patients who are trying to determine which plastic surgery procedure is the right choice for them should choose based on their true aesthetic needs, not on the scar it may leave. Despite the marginal scarring that occurs after a liposuction procedure, scarring is still an issue that should be thoroughly considered. That’s why I have taken some time in the video below to detail what kind of scarring patients can typically expect following their liposuction procedure.

Regardless of what plastic surgery procedure you undergo, closely following your surgeon’s aftercare instructions during your recovery is the first step towards keeping your scarring to a minimum. Liposuction scars can disappear over time, but the smoothness and discreetness of your scar can depend on how well your body heals following your procedure. You can aid the healing process by taking your post-surgical care instructions to heart. If you are interested in liposuction surgery and would like to discuss this in more detail, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, to schedule a consultation today. You can also follow along with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for more plastic surgery tips and information.

Liposuction: When Diet & Exercise Just Aren’t Enough

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Each year around this time, many of us may reflect on the year as it closes and optimistically plan a resolution for the New Year that we hope to succeed at.  Often times getting in shape is a top resolution for patients because let’s be honest, winter months can be brutal on your waistline!  To help you succeed in trimming down, even the best diet and exercise regimen simply won’t do the trick.  For this reason, many patients seek liposuction as a way to rid themselves of the stubborn fat deposits that separate them from a better physique.

liposuction in atlanta alpharetta georgiaWe can all sympathize with the notion that there are certain areas of our body that we would like to see more fit.  Spending time in the gym or eating proper foods are great for keeping yourself active and healthy, but when it comes to targeting the fat cells trapped between the skin and muscle it’s likely body contouring procedures may be your answer.  Many patients must agree as liposuction continues to rank as one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures performed in the United States, with 200,000 performed in 2013 alone according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Liposuction is performed through small, tiny incisions.  I prefer to use the tumescent liposuction technique because the small micro-cannula inserted into the deeper layers of fat allows precise body contouring and predictably successful liposuction results.  Exercise and diet resistant fat pockets can be removed permanently from many areas of the body including: the abdomen, thighs, ankles, inner knees and even under the chin.  Many of my patients notice improvement in their body’s contours shortly after surgery, with continued improvement over several weeks or even months depending on how quickly each patient’s body heals.

Another added benefit of liposuction is that the removed unwanted fat can be used for fat transfer procedures.   After I purify the donated fat, I am able to re-inject it into another area of the body for added volume.  There has been much success for augmenting the breasts or face for additional fullness.  The most important thing I like to remind my patients is that while liposuction can produce great results, it is certainly not a substitute for a healthy diet and regular exercise.  Once the fat deposits are removed, they are gone for good; however, if weight gain increases and new fat deposits form from poor exercise and diet routines, your results can be reversed and may require additional procedures for maintain maintenance.

If you are interested in learning more about liposuction, body contouring or any other cosmetic plastic surgery procedure I perform, please contact us with any questions you may have.  Don’t forget to connect with me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for the latest news.