As time goes by and our bodies age, they undergo changes. Weight fluctuations, pregnancy, genetics, and lifestyle choices can all impact the distribution of fatty deposits. Sometimes, no matter how hard you work in the gym or how healthy your diet is, small fat deposits are resistant to diet and exercise.

Dr. Saad Alsubaie understands your concerns and offers solutions that help remove those resistant areas of fat. Liposuction in Denver is an opportunity for people to sculpt their body contours and reveal a more youthful silhouette.

What Is Liposuction?

In Denver, liposuction is a common procedure plastic surgeons use to remove stubborn fat deposits from targeted areas. It is commonly performed on the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, neck, chin, and upper arms. The procedure begins when Dr. Alsubaie makes a small incision, where a thin tube called a cannula is placed. The cannula is connected to a suction that is used to remove fat and fluids from the area you and your plastic surgeon are targeting.

It is important to note that liposuction is not a way to lose weight. Instead, it addresses stubborn fat deposits that have not responded to diet and exercise. The outcome is a smoother, more proportionate body silhouette. However, it is still a surgical procedure and, therefore, requires time to recover.

How Liposuction Is Done

There are several steps a plastic surgeon takes during the procedure to ensure your safety and maximize your results. Liposuction is typically done under IV sedation or general anesthesia, based on the extensiveness of the planned procedure. More extensive interventions are generally performed under general anesthesia.

The incisions are designed to be inconspicuous. Before the fat is suctioned through these incisions, a diluted local anesthetic is added to the area, which helps to reduce bleeding and trauma. The cannula is then inserted, and suction is used to remove the excess fat.

There are several liposuction techniques, depending on where the liposuction is being done and the patient’s specific needs.

  • Traditional liposuction uses the cannula to break up the fat before a high-pressure vacuum removes it
  • Power-assisted liposuction uses a vibrating cannula to break down stubborn fat into smaller pieces
  • Ultrasound-assisted liposuction uses ultrasonic vibrations to aid in fat emulsification
  • Laser-assisted liposuction uses laser heat to dissolve the fat before it is suctioned from the body
  • Water-assisted liposuction uses pressurized saline to loosen the fat cells for removal

We can consult with you at our Denver office on the best type of liposuction procedure for your cosmetic needs.

Where Can You Get Liposuction on the Body?

While liposuction is the most common for areas such as the abdomen, arms, neck, thighs, and buttocks, it can be done nearly anywhere on the body where you experience excess amounts of fat despite your diet and exercise efforts. This procedure offers several benefits, including:

  • Sculpting the waistline
  • Enhancing the shape of arms, thighs, and buttocks
  • Addressing what is colloquially known as “back fat” around the bra line

The liposuction technique performed will depend on the area you wish to have treated. For example, treatment under the chin and neck must use a gentler process than fat removed from the calves or buttocks. It is crucial to work with a plastic surgeon in Denver who can assess your individual needs and customize your liposuction treatment to achieve your aesthetic goals.

What To Expect During Recovery

Your recovery depends on where the liposuction was performed and how extensive it was. After awakening from your liposuction surgery in Denver, you will typically find dressings over the incisions to protect the areas as they heal. You may need to wear compression bandages for several weeks to minimize any swelling and support during recovery.

Extensive liposuction may require drainage tubes to help reduce the swelling in the area and enhance healing. In your last office visit and before your discharge from the procedure, you will be given specific instructions on how to care for these areas, any topical or oral medications, and what to look for in the following days.

During the first week, you can expect to significantly limit your activity as you monitor discomfort, swelling, and bruising. By the second week, you start to feel much better and can engage in light exercise and activities. At weeks four to five, you should notice a significant reduction in bruising and swelling. The final results become visible when the swelling has completely resolved and the tissue is healed.

Call Today To Schedule Your Consultation in Denver for Liposuction

Liposuction can improve your body contours and reveal a more youthful appearance, so your outside matches how you feel inside. The recovery from this minimally invasive procedure is short, but the results are significant. When you have excess fat deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise, we encourage you to call Dr. Saad Alsubaie and schedule a consultation to explore liposuction in Denver.