Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes fat that you can’t seem to get rid off through exercise and diet. Liposuction in New York is one of the most common procedures undertaken by many men and women. The procedure is usually done by a plastic surgeon on your belly, hips, buttocks, thighs, arms, back, breasts, and under the chin or face.
About Liposuction in New York City
Liposuction NYC treatment offers instant improvement in body contour and size. It is not a solution for weight loss or obesity, however, the liposuction procedure is best for those who are near or at their goal weight but have stubborn fatty areas that they are not able to reduce even after exercise and diet.
Liposuction NYC treatment reduces fat from problem areas, reveals natural muscle contours and can be used to sculpt existing fat.
Over the decades, liposuction has advanced and gives you more options than before when it comes to effective and safe fat removal. The various lipo techniques from Vaser, Smart lipo, Power lipo, Tumescent lipo to High definition liposuction have given the plastic surgeons the ability to form a more pleasing contour.
Who is a good candidate for Liposuction?
Those who are considering liposuction NYC treatment should schedule a consultation with an experienced plastic surgeon such as Dr. Nilay Shah.
Dr. Shah takes a detailed medical history of each patient and then makes recommendations according to your lifestyle and risk factors. An ideal candidate for liposuction normally include people who:
- Are just over or at their ideal body weight
- Have firm and elastic skin
- Have localized fat deposits
- Are non-smoker ( in case you smoke then your surgeon would ask you to quit smoking at least six weeks in advance of your surgery)
- Are in good overall health
What to expect from the Liposuction procedure?
Liposuction is either performed standalone or combined with other body contouring procedures. The recovery varies based on individual treatment plan. The downtime becomes minimal if the liposuction is performed alone in a smaller area. So if you have had an average amount of liposuction performed, you can go home the same day and can be back to most regular activities within 3-4 days.
Liposuction is performed using a small tube known as cannula that is carefully inserted under the skin by your surgeon that sucks the excess fat. Local anesthesia is typically sufficient for small areas, however, most patients are comfortable with a combination of local anesthesia and sedation. Depending on the size and number of areas that are being treated, a liposuction procedure may take between 1-3 hours.
Fat cells once removed do not return, however, the remaining fat cells will expand in case the patient gains weight post-surgery. Your surgeon can perform liposuction on various areas of the body at the same time. The procedure can also be performed along with other cosmetic procedures such as breast reductions, facelifts, and tummy tucks.
Post-Liposuction care
Most liposuction patients are able to resume their normal activity within a few days of the procedure but your surgeon may recommend you to avoid heavy exercise for at least two weeks. The treated area may become bruised, swollen, painful, tender, and numb or you may have a tingling feeling.
Post-surgery there is some drainage of fluid from the incisions which may last for one-two day. Your surgeon may recommend you to wear a compression garment for one to two months post-surgery to keep swelling in check. The duration of swelling varies with the amount of suction performed and the patient’s age and health.
Post liposuction treatment, your surgeon will advise you to follow a diet routine and once you recover completely then a few exercises to be done regularly.
What is the cost of Liposuction in New York?
The cost of liposuction can vary depending on the number of areas being treated and other factors determined during consultation. Liposuction cost also varies on the technique used.
At Shah Plastic Surgery, we understand that cost plays an important part of your decision making. You can learn about our financing options when you visit Dr. Shah for a consultation for your liposuction procedure.
Choosing Dr. Shah for Liposuction in NYC
Dr. Nilay Shah is an experienced plastic surgeon who offers liposuction procedures to both men and women in New York, Long Island, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island and the surrounding areas of NYC.
If you are interested in getting liposuction done at Shah Plastic Surgery you can contact us to schedule an appointment.
