Liposuction Utah

Sometimes, no matter how well you eat or how much you exercise, certain areas of stubborn fat refuse to respond to your efforts. Our liposuction is a cosmetic surgery technique for removing excess fat from under the skin through suction. It is designed to slim and sculpt areas of excess fat to create a sleeker, more sculpted physique. If you're looking for some of the best liposuction results in Utah, contact Brzowski Plastic Surgery today.

What is Liposuction?

Liposuction is a body sculpting procedure indicated for the removal of stubborn fat deposits. The preferred areas for treatment are those that are resistant to diet and exercise. This technique has been a popular means of treating these unwanted fat deposits since around 1980. It has remained the most popular plastic surgical procedure nearly every year of the past decade.

Who is a good candidate for liposuction?

Our Salt Lake City liposuction is a poor option for patients who are significantly overweight. A stable weight is important. The best candidates have good skin tone, as those with poor tone can end up with irregularities and loose skin.

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How is liposuction performed?

The technique uses narrow metal tubes to aspirate (suck out) the unwanted fat.
In some cases, ultrasound energy is applied to the fat to make it easier to suck out.
Small incisions are necessary to access these areas.

Generally, a numbing solution is injected prior to the procedure to simplify removal of the fat and to decrease the postoperative pain, bruising, and swelling.
The volumes of fat removed are recorded and compared from side to side to assist with leaving a symmetric and smooth contour.

How important is the surgeon you choose to perform liposuction?

Because our liposuction in Utah requires substantial experience and an excellent 3D appreciation for the anatomy, the most critical aspect of treatment is the surgeon performing the procedure. It is much more “about the Indian and less about the arrow.” It takes significant experience and great care to leave a smooth and even contour of the treated area. The equipment used is much less important.

Popular alternatives

LipoDissolve™ involves the injection of a substance into fat deposits in order to attempt to dissolve the fat. Unfortunately, rigorous scientific studies proving its effectiveness have not been performed in this country. Worse yet, its safety has not yet been proven, and presently the FDA has not approved the solution for injection.

SmartLipo™ is another attempt to replace standard techniques with a high-tech device. Instead of mechanically removing the fat with suction, the fat is instead first broken up with a laser that is built into the tip of a metal tube. The liquefied fat is then removed with standard tubes. Although the manufacturer of the device states that skin tightening is superior and that results are better than with standard liposuction, this has not been proven in the medical literature. In fact, very few plastic surgeons have embraced this machinery.

Areas commonly treated with liposuction

These areas are often treated in conjunction with other procedures, such as breast augmentation, facelift, arm lift, tummy tuck, body lift, or thigh lift.

Abdomen Hips (Love Handles in Men)
Outer Thighs
Inner Thighs
Knees

Arms
Upper Back
Jowls
Neck

What is recovery like after liposuction?

Expect to have bruising and swelling in the areas treated. Some level of swelling will likely persist for up to six months. Fifty percent of the time, patients will need several months to begin to see their results. In fact, the thinner the patient, the longer the period before improvement is visible.

Will it be painful?

Discomfort varies but is usually very manageable. Soreness will likely limit your activities, but no specific restrictions on your activities otherwise are advised. A compressive garment will be applied, and you will need to wear this garment religiously for two weeks after surgery, and then for an additional two weeks as tolerated.

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Surgical risks of liposuction

Significant complications with body sculpting are rare. Although terrible problems such as perforation of abdominal organs and deep structures have occurred, along with deaths and other serious injury, serious medical complications are infrequent with liposuction.

The most common complications are unevenness and contour irregularities. Sometimes additional surgery for correction may be advised. These complications, though infrequent, may result in additional expense to you.

As with any operation, there are risks of bleeding, poor healing, infection, dissatisfaction with the results, and complications from the anesthetic, such as blood clots, etc.

What are the benefits of liposuction?

Our liposuction in Salt Lake City can improve a person’s appearance by creating a more natural-looking distribution of body fat. This body sculpting procedure removes fat cells to enhance and sculpt the body, with benefits that are generally long-lasting for patients who maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Learn more about liposuction

If you feel that liposuction surgery might be right for you, schedule a consultation at Dr. Brzowski’s Ogden, Utah office, not far from Salt Lake City, to discuss your desires.