Liposuction

Liposuction patients have visited Dr. Dawkins of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, PA, to achieve a reduction in love handles, saddlebags, bulges around the waistline, or other unsightly fatty deposits. When diet and exercise alone are not enough to reduce these fatty deposits, North Carolina liposuction patients seek Dr. Dawkins to assist in the slimming and trimming of their figures. As liposuction is one of the most popular of plastic surgery procedures, Dr. Dawkins has spent much of his time performing this delicate procedure.

Through tiny incisions, Dr. Dawkins inserts small tubes (cannulas) to suction away the fat deposits. With tumescent liposuction, fluid is injected into the fat prior to liposuction to inhibit bleeding. Ultrasonic liposuction involves the addition of an ultrasonic probe to the tumescent liposuction procedure. The probe literally “melts” the fat, resulting in a much less traumatic procedure (e.g. less pain and less bruising, resulting in faster recovery). Dr. Dawkins performs  traditional, tumescent liposuction, and ultrasonic liposuction at Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, PA.

In summary, liposuction is not a replacement for proper exercise and diet. Instead, liposuction is a reduction procedure for stubborn areas where fat accumulates. When performed across several areas of the body, liposuction can provide a well proportioned body appearance. Ideal surgical candidates are those already in good physical condition, but having stubborn areas that do not respond to diet and exercise. A good candidate for liposuction should have localized fat deposits, be within 20 pounds of their ideal weight, and have reasonably elastic skin overlying the areas of concern.

If you have a rippled or "cellulite" appearance of the skin prior to suction, it may become more noticeable following the procedure. It is possible to see small areas of skin rippling, dimpling, or contour irregularities following liposuction. In order to reduce this possibility, Dr. Dawkins provides complimentary Endermologie® treatments for patients following liposuction. Additional Endermologie® treatments may be purchased if desired.
 

• Removes fat deposits
• Tradional
• Tumescent
• Ultrasonic
• Post surgery complimentary Endermologie®