Fat beneath the skin and between the skin and muscle groups is what gives shape, curve, fullness, and contour from head to toe. But sometimes these contours can be excessive, uneven, or simply located in unsightly areas. Diet and exercise frequently cannot solve the problem. These contours need shaping, sculpting, and changes in the form of surgery. These are the goals of liposuction/liposelection.
Perhaps more than any other cosmetic operation, liposuction is truly a form of creating a living sculpture. Denver plastic surgeons Dr. John A. Grossman and Dr. Philippe A. Capraro make use of a keen artistic eye when performing liposuction in order to help you achieve the aesthetically beautiful body contour you desire.
Both men and women can benefit from the body sculpting enhancements provided by liposuction. Areas commonly treated by this procedure include:
- Chin
- Face
- Neck
- Jowls
- Breasts
- Upper arms
- Abdomen
- Back
- Hips
- Thighs
- Knees
- Buttocks
Am I a Candidate for Liposuction?
Liposuction can be the right procedure for anyone who has stubborn pockets of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. Ideal candidates for liposuction:
- Are in good overall health
- Exercise regularly
- Are physically fit
- Have one or more localized areas of fat to be removed
- Are within 20 pounds of their ideal weight
- Have good skin elasticity
But the criteria for being a liposuction candidate have expanded lately. People who are generally considered obese are even candidates where the basic criteria are to remove significant volumes of fat (high-volume liposuction) to “jump start” the process of natural weight loss or simply as the means to achieve weight loss.
The Liposuction Procedure
Liposuction is a procedure that removes pockets of fat cells in order to provide your body with a more toned and sculpted appearance. First, the fat is loosened and liquefied using low-power ultrasound – the VASER®. Then, the liquefied fat is removed via standard liposuction. A thin, hollow tube called a cannula is inserted underneath your skin. A suction device attached to the cannula will be used to remove fat cells in the treated region until you achieve your desired body contour.
While there are a variety of liposuction surgery techniques available to accomplish your contouring goals, Dr. Grossman and Dr. Capraro combine a low power ultrasound method called VASER® LipoSelection® with traditional liposuction on all of their procedures in order to provide extremely precise body contouring results with the highest levels of safety. Upon completion of the procedure, Dr. Grossman and Dr. Capraro will provide you with detailed liposuction follow-up care instructions that must be adhered to very carefully in order to ensure the best possible results.
Generally speaking, Dr. Grossman and Dr. Capraro encourage liposuction patients to return to activity on the day after surgery. They also encourage a rapid return to work.
Exceptional Liposuction Treatment
Dr. Grossman and Dr. Capraro have performed thousands of liposuction procedures. They understand that even a small amount of fat removal can make a sizeable difference in your appearance. Therefore, to ensure the highest levels of safety, our Denver plastic surgeons will always recommend the most conservative treatment possible to achieve your desired results.
Please contact our Denver plastic surgeons today to schedule your initial consultation. Grossman Plastic Surgery serves patients in Littleton and Denver, Colorado.
