Liposuction: Slim and Reshape Your Body | Dr. Gary Motykie

Liposuction is a highly effective procedure designed to remove areas of excess fat deposits that are resistant to exercise and diet, helping to slim and reshape the body. First invented in Paris, France, liposuction was introduced to the U.S.A. in 1982 and has since become the most frequently performed cosmetic surgery procedure worldwide.

What Liposuction Can Achieve

Liposuction can safely and effectively remove excess fat deposits from various areas of the body, including:

• Abdomen

• Waist

• Thighs

• Hips

• Buttocks

• Upper arms

• Back

• Knees

• Chest/breasts

• Neck
  

In some cases, liposuction is performed alone, while in others, it is combined with other plastic surgery procedures such as breast reduction, facelift, or tummy tuck. The popularity of liposuction is due in large part to its short recovery period and the dramatic results it can achieve.

Targeting Trouble Areas

Even with a healthy lifestyle, some people still struggle with localized areas of fat deposits, commonly known as “love handles,” “saddle bags,” or “muffin tops.” These trouble areas may be due to genetics, aging, or hormonal changes rather than a lack of weight control or fitness. Liposuction is particularly effective at removing these stubborn fat deposits that do not respond to diet and exercise alone.

Pre- and Post-Surgery Recommendations

Patients often ask if it is better to focus on diet and exercise before or after a liposuction procedure. The answer is both! Starting a proper health and wellness program before surgery increases the likelihood of maintaining these habits post-surgery. Practicing good eating habits and effective exercise routines prior to surgery helps expose the most stubborn trouble areas, allowing them to be more effectively targeted during liposuction. Combining liposuction with a proper diet and exercise program enhances the final results. The immediate improvement seen from liposuction often motivates patients to make healthier lifestyle choices and continue losing any remaining weight.

Understanding Fat Layers

The fat in our bodies is distributed into two distinct layers: superficial and deep.

• Superficial Layer: Closer to the skin, composed of smaller lobules encased in multiple fibrous compartments. This layer remains relatively stable in thickness with weight fluctuations.

• Deep Layer: Closer to the muscles, composed of larger lobules surrounded by a loose framework of connective tissue. This layer readily expands with weight gain and creates the bulges and rolls seen with significant weight gain.

Effective liposuction should target the deep layer of fat that causes trouble areas, not the superficial layer of relatively harmless fat. By removing the deep layer of fat, the results are more aesthetically pleasing and effective, as the overall concentration of storage fat cells in the treated areas is permanently reduced. These areas will be less sensitive to weight gain and less troublesome with slight weight fluctuations in the future.

Contact Motykie Plastic Surgery

Dr. Gary Motykie is a renowned, Board Certified plastic surgeon with over a decade of experience in integrating health, wellness, nutrition, and aesthetic enhancement. His holistic approach prioritizes overall health and well-being, distinguishing his practice from profit-driven cosmetic surgery practices.

If you are considering liposuction or seek more information about the procedure, visit Dr. Motykie’s plastic surgery website or contact the Motykie Plastic Surgery office. Dr. Motykie will provide expert recommendations on the most suitable surgical and/or non-surgical treatments to achieve your cosmetic goals.

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