As much as we’d like to have a say in the matter, the body is going to deposit extra fat wherever and however it sees fit. And some spots are just so stubborn when it comes to getting rid of that last 20% or so with diet and exercise.
If this is you, liposuction with Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center of Newport Beach, CA, may be the perfect solution for achieving fat loss in those extra stubborn spots and removing unwanted fat for good. Our team was voted the top liposuction doctor in Orange County by Cosmetic Town Magazine, and we offer multiple liposuction treatments to address multiple areas throughout the body and customize your results.
But what exactly are those treatments, and which areas of the body can they be applied to? In this guide, we’ll cover these questions and more so you can make a confidently informed decision on your treatment.
Liposuction: How, Where, and Why?
Before we get into the actual mechanics and applications of liposuction, it’s prudent to first engage in a bit of “unlearning,” since there’s plenty of misinformation still swirling around out there. For example, these are some of the most common misconceptions associated with liposuction surgery:
It can help you lose 20+ pounds of weight – It is in fact very rare (and potentially dangerous) for liposuction to cause weight loss to this extent. Some people seem to classify liposuction alongside other fat reduction surgeries like gastric bypass, which can facilitate much larger reductions in weight over time, but the two procedures are very different. Liposuction is for body contouring, not for weight loss.
It can resolve cellulite – While liposuction might be able to very slightly improve the appearance of cellulite, it cannot meaningfully address the issue because cellulite affects the connective tissue, which liposuction does not target.
The fat comes right back – Simply put, the only way to undo the fat reduction effect of liposuction is to use the “tried and true” method we’re all familiar with: caloric surplus.
Now that we’ve got some of the most common liposuction myths out of the way, here’s a basic breakdown of how the procedure works:
- A solution is administered to the treatment area via injection. This will help with pain, bruising, blood loss, and more
- A tube (cannula) is then inserted beneath the skin, targeting the area from which fat is to be removed
- The fatty tissue is then broken up using one of several methods
- Once the fat is ready to be extracted, it is suctioned through the tube
- The tube is removed, and the area is cleaned and bandaged
Keep in mind that this is a general framework that can vary based on several factors, including the patient’s needs, the surgeon’s methodologies, and more.
Treatment Areas and Applications
Liposuction can be used to treat small-to-medium sized fatty deposits throughout most of the body, including the:
- Arms
- Hips
- Thighs
- Torso
- Calves
- Love handles
- Upper back
- Neck and chin
- Bra line
- Chest (men)
These are just a few of the many areas that liposuction can treat. As mentioned, this is not a weight loss tool for removing more than 10 pounds, but rather a way of supplementing diet and exercise by slimming down stubborn areas of fat.
Liposuction can be combined with various aesthetic treatments, including other fat reduction procedures, to enhance effects. If you’ve got both stubborn fat areas and other spots you’d like to fill out more, fat transfer may be the perfect option for you.
Need Less Here, More There? Consider Fat Transfer
As it sounds, fat transfer surgery involves the removal and transfer of fat from one area of your body to another as a way of improving overall body composition and aesthetics.
For example, many people will have fat removed from the abdomen and transferred to the breasts or buttocks to enhance the appearance of both areas.
Just like standard liposuction, the area from which the fat cells have been removed will remain that way unless the weight is gained back through caloric intake.
In addition to the benefit of improving two areas at once, many people prefer fat transfer as a means for augmenting the breasts or buttocks because it utilizes their own fatty tissue, lending a natural appearance and feel.
Like standard liposuction, fat transfer surgery can address multiple areas of the body, including the buttocks, love handles, thighs, abdomen, arms, and more. It is often grafted to the buttocks, breasts, arms, or face to increase fullness.
Though fat transfer can create a noticeable difference in both areas treated, it’s important to maintain realistic expectations—fat transfer surgery does not create as drastic of a change aesthetically speaking as breast implants.
Choose Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center of Newport Beach, CA for a World-Class Liposuction Procedure
Wondering if you might be a good fit for liposuction or fat transfer surgery? Contact Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center today for a consultation, and we’ll break down all of your options so you can decide for yourself.
We believe in empowering people to make informed, autonomous decisions about their own procedures, which is why we take that extra bit of time to clearly and comprehensively explain all of your fat reduction treatment options.
Once you decide on a procedure, Dr. Hendricks, our triple board-certified surgeon, will craft and provide a fully customized experience so you can walk away completely blown away by your results.
Set up your consultation with Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center today and embark on a journey to a new you!
