Atlanta Liposuction Specialty Clinic

Liposuction is the removal of fat cells from areas of the body. Typically, these areas are extremely stubborn and hard to get rid of through traditional means. Liposuction techniques have come a long way in recent years and many patients are able to enjoy the removal of fat cells from troubled areas of their body through these modern methods. During the procedure, a small cannula is gently inserted through little incisions in the body where extra fat is lingering and is gently sucked out. Once these fat cells have been removed they are gone for good.

Laser assisted Liposuction is a minimally invasive option to remove unwanted fat deposits. Our Atlanta GA doctors use Smartlipo, the most advanced laser technology used by many other top plastic surgeons. Traditional lipo was more traumatic for the lipolysis patient. It required the doctor to be more invasive and aggressive with the targeted fat. This lead to more bleeding, higher bruising and a longer recovery time.Traditional lipolysis also required the use of general anesthesia. The use of a deeper sedation method involved a higher risk for the patient.

• Targets Unwanted Pockets of Fat
• Local anesthesia only so there is minimal downtime and minimal risk
• Minimal incisions (2mm) , no scars
• Minimal bruising and bleeding
• Stimulates tightening of the skin
• Most patients back to work in 48 hours
• Procedures performed in our own state-of-the-art facility so no additional fees
• Results are noticeable almost immediately

WaterLipo® is designed to target localized stubborn fat deposits. Different areas of the body are genetically predisposed to have a certain amount of fat cells. Some people are unable to get rid of localized fat deposits, no matter how hard they try with diets or exercise. If you consider that you have excess fat under your arms, legs, abdominal area or chin and are not overweight. You could be a candidate for liposuction. For some men who are not happy with their excessive tissue under their nipples (gynecomastia), laser lipolysis can be an option.

The ideal liposuction candidate:

• Have elastic skin and good muscle tone
• Are in overall good health (don’t suffer from any serious condition)
• Have localized fat deposits resistant to diet and exercise
• Don’t smoke
• Have realistic expectations and know the limits of plastic surgery

Because liposuction is not for weight loss, patients should be seeking out the procedure to sculpt and contour the body, not to lose pounds. However, some areas of the body are particularly prone to storing fat and even dedicated diet and exercise programs may fail to remove excess fat. Patients who would like to get rid of these deposits might be good candidates for laser lipolysis.

For most lipo patients, only one treatment is required per region or designated area. Each session (per body region) lasts only an hour or two, depending on designated region and desired outcome.

Patients can now undergo a procedure in which only a local anesthesia is used so they are able to stay awake during the process. Our physicians will provide you a more precise estimate. In general liposuction patients can return to their activities within a week after the surgery. Some patients may feel recovered within 1 to 2 days after the procedure, but this will depend on the amount of fat removed from the body and the surface area that was treated.

After the SmartLipo session, wearing a compression garment for a short length of time, depending on the body area and the number of areas that were treated, will help skin adjust to the new shape. This close-fitting elastic garment can also reduce swelling. After the surgery, rest and relaxation is recommended, and gradually, normal activities can be resumed. Strenuous exercise or hot tubs should be avoided for a few days.

SmartLipo (laser liposuction) can treat many body areas with unwanted fat such as:

• Chin liposuction
• Neck liposuction
• Arm liposuction
• Abdominal liposuction
• Love handle liposuction
• Back liposuction
• Buttocks liposuction
• Thigh liposuction
• Knee and ankle liposuction

In some cases, your own fat can be reinjected to another area of your body, like your buttocks. Our physicians will evaluate during the first consultation the option to reuse the extracted fat cells. The extracted fat can be used to enhance and reshape other body contour areas such as hands, cheeks and the butt. Because Smartlipo is so gentle, some of the extracted fat can be preserved for a reinjection. After the fat is processed and filtered only a certain amount can be used.

Some men suffer from a condition known as Gynecomastia. This is also commonly known as “man boobs” or enlarged male breasts. Male patients with excess tissue or fat cells in the breast area can benefit from a male breast liposuction. Surgical correction of enlarged male breasts can be done in conjunction with liposuction of other areas such as the abdomen, waist, and back.