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The Benefits of Liposuction

Posted October 04, 2019 in Liposuction

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Having slim and toned body features is something many patients strive to achieve. While some patients are able to accomplish this by spending hours at the gym, others are not so lucky.

Stubborn fat that has developed in multiple areas of the body can seem impossible to get rid of, no matter how hard you have tried. Fortunately, there is a simple solution to your problem.

Liposuction can eliminate fat deposits in troubled areas to produce slimmer contours and help you achieve the dream body you have always wanted.

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How Does Liposuction Work?

Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty, removes excess fat in areas where they look unflattering. This cosmetic procedure typically uses a special device called a cannula to suction out the fat.

Many patients often look into getting liposuction to get rid of fatty bulges on the arms, abdomen, back, thighs, and other troubled areas that can feel uncomfortable.

After the fat has been removed through liposuction, it can be repurposed and used to enhance other areas of your body, such as the buttocks during a butt augmentation procedure.

There are also several different types of liposuction techniques to choose from. These include:

  • Traditional liposuction
  • Smartlipo™ (laser-assisted lipolysis)
  • SAFELipo® (separation, aspiration, fat equalization)

Candidates for liposuction will have good elasticity of the skin overlying the problem areas to ensure that the skin will tighten after the procedures. Otherwise, a skin tightening procedure may be performed to optimize the outcome.

How Can Liposuction Help Me?

Whether you desire slimmer arms and a flatter stomach, liposuction can provide you with many benefits that leave you looking and feeling better than before.

Targets Multiple Areas

As mentioned before, liposuction can target several areas of the body that have developed unwanted fat as a result of weight loss, pregnancy, and genetics.

Fit Into More Clothing

Many patients feel wearing a certain piece of clothing causes the fatty bulge underneath to stand out more.

Liposuction can easily address this concern by vacuuming out those stubborn areas of fat and provide you with more clothing options. This will leave you feeling more comfortable in the clothes you wear.

Improves Your Self-Esteem

Nobody likes the idea of having fat hanging off their bodies. It is not only uncomfortable, but it can also diminish a person’s self-esteem.

Liposuction not only creates beautiful, natural results that can make you figure look skinnier, but it can also give you a boost in confidence.

How Can We Help You Today?

If you are considering liposuction and would like more information about the procedure or how much it costs, please contact Dr. Chin at the Valley Institute of Plastic Surgery by calling his office number at (559) 435-9646 or by filling out our online contact form.

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