Many individuals are displeased with the fatty deposits around their stomach that are unresponsive to diet or exercise.

Today liposuction is the most popular form of cosmetic surgery in the United States. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reports that around 400,000 liposuction procedures were performed in the year 2015 alone.

Loose fat in the belly area may not disappear magically. However, liposuction does offer an excellent solution to eliminate love handles and other types of unwanted fat. Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey provides liposuction of the abdomen or belly pooch to patients in Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and surrounding locations.

What Stomach Liposuction Does

Aging causes a general redistribution of body fat, particularly around the mid-body region. Childbirth can cause the development of stubborn, unwanted body fat in females. Additionally, genetics also account for a lot. But all fat is not the same as far as liposuction is concerned.

The fat that is resistant to diet and exercise is usually subcutaneous fat. This type of fat is located beneath the skin and on top of the abdominal muscle wall.

How Abdominal Liposuction Is Performed

A technique called “tumescent liposuction” is often used to remove fat around the stomach, buttocks, thighs, and ankles. This procedure is thought to be the safest. “Tumescent” refers to the large quantities of buffered salt water that is injected into the fatty tissue beneath the skin.

The surgeon makes an incision in the fatty site to be treated and then inserts a narrow tube (cannula) underneath the flesh. The cannula is linked to a vacuum and has a rigid wand at the end.

The surgeon moves the cannula back and forth rapidly to disintegrate the fat. The procedure takes between 45 minutes to two hours to complete. The downtime associated with this procedure is usually up to two weeks.

The full effect of this procedure usually manifests in six to 12 weeks following the surgery. The surgeon will bandage the site after the procedure and will instruct the patient to wear a compression garment for one to two weeks. The patient may experience pain and bruising for up to two weeks while the swelling may prevail from two weeks to two months.

What Stomach Liposuction Cannot Do

Liposuction cosmetic surgery is designed to be a fat-loss procedure and is not meant to be a weight-loss solution. It is most effective on fatty pockets in particular areas. These fat deposits are resistant to exercise, specifically around the hips, thighs, stomach, and buttocks.

The patient may lose a slight amount of weight, but it will likely not be substantial weight loss. In addition, liposuction cannot correct a bulging stomach due to abdominal wall weakness.

It cannot tighten sagging skin. Sometimes liposuction is undertaken in combination with a tummy tuck to flatten and tone the abdominal region effectively.

Post-Operative Healing

Patients typically do not require any pain medications stronger acetaminophen (Tylenol) after tumescent liposuction. The pain is similar to the burning sensation experienced after a vigorous work-out session or akin to muscle soreness.

The intensity of pain is similar to that of sunburn. The intensity is most when the skin is flexed or touched, such as when getting in and out of a car, sitting still in a chair, or rolling over in bed. The patient will experience minimal discomfort when walking or sitting.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey receives patients from Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and nearby areas for liposuction of the abdomen or belly pooch.

For more information on procedures and treatments offered by Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Paul McCluskey and the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, visit:

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Serving patients in and around Atlanta, Buckhead,  Roswell, Marietta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Unwanted body fat can adversely impact an individual’s appearance and self-confidence. This is particularly true for people who experience a bra line bulge.

Undesirable fat appears to be squeezed by the bra strap. This can be a major source of self-consciousness for some women.

An experienced surgeon will consider how liposuction body contouring cosmetic surgery can be used to address bra bulge allowing women to look their best in the process.

Generally, the fat around the bra bulge occurs due to unwanted fatty deposits around the mid and upper back, around the armpits, the sides of the torso, and the front of the torso where the chest and abdomen connects.

Spot reduction is a myth and this fat around the back and torso is particularly challenging to reduce through diet and exercise alone. Thankfully, liposuction provides patients with a definitive solution to eliminate undesirable fatty deposits.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey provides liposuction for the bra strap area to patients in Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and surrounding locations.

Good Candidates

Ideal liposuction candidates have only a slight amount of body fat that they would like to reduce. They are in good overall health and do not have any medical conditions that could create potential complications during or after liposuction surgery.

Liposuction is designed to remove a relatively small amount of body fat. A surgeon may ask the patient to follow a balanced diet and regular exercise regimen for a few months prior to the surgery to lose weight and body fat in a natural way. This can improve the longevity of the cosmetic surgery results.

Procedure

In liposuction of the bra bulge area, the cosmetic surgeon will use a cannula to remove undesirable fatty pockets along the back and torso. The procedure mainly focuses on the region between the hips and armpits to develop a more appealing torso in the process.

If necessary, the surgeon may also remove fat from the top of the abdomen area. They will ensure that the bulging around the bra straps is much less prominent by contouring the fat in the region.

Recovery

Patients typically experience swelling, soreness, bruising, and some fluid leakage after liposuction of the bra bulge area. These side-effects are normal and usually subside with adequate rest and close attention to post-op instructions.

After liposuction, the patient will need to take leave from their workplace for some time to heal from the procedures. People with more sedentary jobs may be able to return to work sooner.

Results

Women do not have to worry about that unappealing bra bulge any longer with liposuction targeted to the upper torso and sides. The skin around the bra straps will not look so compressed and protuberant. This allows the patient to appear sleeker and more toned.

As the cannula is tiny, there is very slight visible scarring after this procedure. Liposuction outcomes can last for years to come if the patient follows a healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet and regular exercise regimen.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey receives patients from Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and nearby areas for liposuction for the bra strap area.

For more information on procedures and treatments offered by Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Paul McCluskey and the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, visit:

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Serving patients in and around Atlanta, Buckhead,  Roswell, Marietta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Liposuction cosmetic surgery for the hips and outer thighs is typically undertaken simultaneously. Many patients believe that their thighs are the only troublesome area.

However, receiving treatment for the hips along with the thighs creates more complete cosmetic outcomes.

In general, genetics determine the fat on female hips and thighs. Therefore, such fat is typically resistant to diet and exercise. The fatty pockets in this region, also called saddlebags, are possibly the most common problem area for women.

Most women consider liposuction on their thighs to feel more confident in specific clothing such as shorts or a swimsuit. Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey provides liposuction of the outer thighs or saddlebags to patients in Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and surrounding locations.

Areas Where Your Body Collects the Most Fat

The hips and thighs are the two main areas of the body that collect the most fat. These areas have a large quantity of the lipase enzyme.

This causes the hips and thighs to have a higher fat accumulation tendency and makes these areas more resistant to fat loss by dieting and exercising as well.

Benefits of Outer Thigh Liposuction

• It reduces the number of inflammatory cells. A large number of such cells in the body increase the possibility of cardiovascular disease development. In fact, liposuction can reduce inflammatory cells by as much as 11 percent.
• Liposuction surgery can reduce the levels or blood fat, or triglycerides. Higher levels of triglycerides have been linked to increased chances of development of cardiovascular disease.
• This procedure can eliminate fat safely.
• Individuals who receive this procedure experience a boost in their confidence levels.
• Liposuction sculpts body areas that are unresponsive to diet and exercise.

What does Outer Thigh Liposuction Involve

Most women have fat deposits in their inner and outer thighs. Certain women have fatty deposits on the outer thigh edges while others have fat bulges on the inner side.

Women who are displeased with the appearance of their thighs may consider liposuction cosmetic surgery for an effective solution. This surgery can remove excess skin and fat from the thighs.

This procedure is usually performed on an outpatient basis. For the first few days after the procedure, the patient may find it somewhat uncomfortable to walk or stand for extended periods.

The patient may experience some minor bruising or swelling. The body may take up to three months to acclimatize to its new contours following liposuction cosmetic surgery.

Recovery from Liposuction for Outer Thighs

In general, liposuction patients experience swelling, bruising, and some loss of sensation in the region. But these side-effects will gradually resolve over the next few weeks.

Bruising will slowly resolve over the next three weeks or so while the inflammation will subside over the next three months after the liposuction procedure.

Patients typically feel sore for one to two weeks. Minor soreness may prevail for up to a month. The patient may need pain medications in the initial week. Around one week after their lipo surgery, most patients can resume a sedentary office job – it could even be a couple of days.

If the job is laborious in nature – it could take you a couple of weeks before you can dive back into your work.  

Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey receives patients from Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and nearby areas for liposuction of the outer thighs or saddlebags.

For more information on procedures and treatments offered by Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Paul McCluskey and the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, visit:

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Serving patients in and around Atlanta, Buckhead,  Roswell, Marietta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Many women with oversized breasts can feel burdened by their double D sized cups. Large, heavy breasts can create a lifetime of problems such as restricted sports activities and cause significant spinal issues and back pains.

This condition can even lead to emotional issues.

Liposuction breast reduction is a conservative cosmetic surgery involving less pain, reduced scarring, a faster recovery, and better results. This procedure is an innovative liposuction variant and can reduce the breast size by up to three cup sizes.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey provides liposuction of the female breasts to patients in Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and surrounding locations.

A Break from Tradition

Mammaplasty is traditional breast reduction surgery which involves the surgeon making a large T-shaped incision to remove excess glandular tissue, fat, and skin.

On the other hand, in liposuction breast reduction surgery, the surgeon will place only one small incision under each breast fold. Through this tiny incision, they will insert a small cannula (tube) to suction out excess fat.

Traditional cosmetic surgery can take up to five hours to complete. It may also involve up to nine weeks for complete recovery. But liposuction of the breasts takes less than one hour to complete, and patients can resume their normal routine within a week.

This may be an appropriate procedure for many breast reduction candidates who have previously avoided the procedure due to the risk of loss of sensation in the nipple region and significant scarring.

Liposuction breast reduction only involves the removal of excess fat in the breast. For this reason, this procedure has no risk of nipple sensation loss.

Tumescent Liposuction of the Female Breast

Tumescent breast reduction liposuction involves administering only local anesthesia and offer patients beautiful breast reduction outcomes as well as a moderate but aesthetically appealing breast lift.

In this liposuction technique, the surgeon will use microcannulas, which enable breast reduction with minimal post-operative pain, fast recovery, a quick return to normal activities, and no scarring.

Tumescent liposuction can reduce the size of the female breast by more than 50 percent while giving the breasts a significant lift.

The reduced breast weight offers the breasts a lift as it allows the natural elastic characteristics of the breast to constrict and elevate breasts.

The breast shape does not change after this surgery. They merely become smaller and moderately lifted. The breast shape will only be a smaller version of its original pre-liposuction shape.

Ideal Candidates

Breast reduction liposuction may offer some women better outcome than others. Tumescent breast reduction is undertaken with local anesthesia and is recommended only for certain patients. However, for the right candidate, this procedure offers very satisfying outcomes.

Good candidates for tumescent breast reduction liposuction have breasts with a large proportion of fat. For example, women who have undergone menopause typically have a higher proportion of fat than teenagers do. Ideal candidates have realistic expectations from the procedure.

Recovery

Following the liposuction breast reduction procedure, the patient will be able to return home with specific aftercare guidelines, any required prescriptions, and appointments for post-op follow-up.

They may also have temporary surgical drains in each incision site. These drains prevent the accumulation of fluid and encourage faster healing.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey receives patients from Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and nearby areas for liposuction of the female breasts.

For more information on procedures and treatments offered by Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Paul McCluskey and the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, visit:

• psiatlanta.com
• sexualaesthetics.com

Serving patients in and around Atlanta, Buckhead,  Roswell, Marietta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Many individuals have excess fatty pockets along the back of the arm. These fat deposits are challenging to address with diet and exercise alone.

An experienced surgeon can help tone the outer and inner upper arm areas along with the shoulders and biceps. Liposuction cosmetic surgery sculpts the arm to improve the overall shape and appearance more effectively than any other alternative.

Patients seek liposuction of the arms for various reasons, such as:

• Achieving slimmer arms that tone easily
• Correcting the appearance of flabby arms, particularly the back of the arms
• Appear more appealing in photos
• Address the fat that hangs down from the back area of the arms

Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey provides liposuction for the bottom of the upper arms to patients in Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and surrounding communities.

Anesthesia and Treatment Experience  

This procedure will be undertaken using some type of anesthesia, namely general, local, or twilight sleep anesthesia.

The procedure is usually performed with the patient under local anesthesia. When the local anesthetic is injected, the patient will experience a stinging sensation.

This will freeze or numb the arms. When the arms are numbed, the patient will typically experience little discomfort during the procedure.

But the patient may experience some spots sensitivity. Patients usually report that liposuction with local anesthesia as “not delightful, but tolerable.”

For patients who do not want to feel or remember anything, twilight sleep anesthesia or general anesthesia are suitable options. But these options may cause a groggy feeling from being unconscious, and cost more as well.

Techniques for Arm Liposuction

Liposuction cosmetic surgery only removes excess fat. It does not firm or eliminate sagging or hanging skin. While some patients have sufficient skin elasticity to allow the skin to tighten by itself, others may need an additional procedure such as a tuck, to address hanging skin.

Many patients are now assessing laser liposuction as an alternative to traditional liposuction. Laser liposuction is not generally a “better” or “safer” option in comparison to other liposuction techniques. Laser liposuction will also not tighten sagging skin, similar to traditional liposuction.

Arm liposuction cosmetic surgery can effectively create sleeker, toned arms. But patients must realize that the skills and experience of the operating surgeon is the primary factor in determining the outcomes of the procedure, regardless of the liposuction technique used.

An experienced plastic surgeon will use a technique that is suitable to the needs of the patient, rather than the other way around. This is important to accomplish excellent results.

Recovery

The patient will be sent home with aftercare instructions, prescriptions, and a follow-up appointment scheduled after the liposuction procedure. The procedure after-effects include temporary swelling, bruising, and altered sensation including numbness and tingling.

Every patient will experience a different recovery. However, most individuals will be able to return to work after a few days. The bruising will usually resolve in two to four weeks. But the inflammation will take one to two months to subside.

Arm Lift

If the patient has excess skin in the upper arm, the surgeon may recommend an upper arm lift or brachioplasty in addition to liposuction. But this can lead to a long scar down the inside of the arm. The scar will not be noticeable when the arms are down at the sides, but it will be visible when the arm is raised.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey receives patients from Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and nearby areas for liposuction of bottom of the upper arms.  

For more information on procedures and treatments offered by Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Paul McCluskey and the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, visit:

• psiatlanta.com
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Serving patients in and around Atlanta, Buckhead,  Roswell, Marietta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

A buffalo hump refers to the extra fat that accumulates behind the neck and shoulders. This hump is merely a buildup of excess fat along the upper neck and fat leading to the appearance of a protuberant hump.

This fat protrusion may occur due to obesity or an underlying health condition, and seriously compromise a person’s self-confidence.

Generally, the condition is not thought to be serious and usually does not impact an individual’s overall health. But it is still an unappealing and frustrating aesthetic concern that can completely change a person’s demeanor and cause life-long self-esteem problems.

Other than the embarrassing disfigurement, a buffalo hump can compromise a person’s range of movement and restrict neck motion.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey provides liposuction for the back of the neck to patients in Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and surrounding locations.

Buffalo Hump Removal Via Liposuction

Cosmetic surgery may be a suitable option for anyone who has tried diet and exercise with ineffective outcomes. In general, a cosmetic surgeon will recommend liposuction to fully eliminate these stubborn fatty pockets and smooth out the protrusion in the back of the neck.

While the prospect of undergoing liposuction may sound scary, an experienced cosmetic surgeon will be able to perform this surgical fat elimination procedure on an outpatient basis with minimal pain.

Various forms of liposuction are used to remove fatty pockets from the upper neck.

While the different techniques have their own sets of benefits and limitations, each one is similar in that it makes use of specialized instruments to suction out fat from underneath the surface of the skin to reduce the fullness in the area.

Surgeons commonly use a liposuction cannula (a hollow, narrow tube) to dislodge and suction out excess fat. Patients should openly discuss their health history and goals before deciding on a specific liposuction procedure.

Tumescent Liposuction

There are various surgical techniques used to correct the buffalo hump. The most commonly used technique is called tumescent liposuction.

This procedure is especially suitable as it can be undertaken using local anesthesia and is widely thought to be one of the safer liposuction methods as it helps minimize the loss of blood as well as other risks usually associated with general anesthesia.

In terms of costs and procedure, it is similar to other liposuction techniques. However, it is generally thought to be safer.

In tumescent liposuction cosmetic surgery, the surgeon will inject substantial amounts of epinephrine, a medication that constricts capillaries, into the fat cells prior to removing excess fat.  

This makes the procedure safer by minimizing blood loss. Those who receive this form of buffalo hump surgery will experience a more manageable recovery period with fewer side effects. The epinephrine injections help minimize the bruising, pain, and inflammation due to their ability to reduce the amount of blood loss during the procedure.

Ideal Candidates

A key limitation of liposuction is that it is not suitable for individuals who are obese. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), liposuction candidates should be in good health and within 30 percent of their optimal body weight.

Therefore, liposuction is an ideal option for those who are at a healthy weight and have developed the hump because of another underlying condition or from taking prescription drugs.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey receives patients from Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and nearby areas for liposuction of the back of the neck.

For more information on procedures and treatments offered by Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Paul McCluskey and the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, visit:

• psiatlanta.com
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Serving patients in and around Atlanta, Buckhead,  Roswell, Marietta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

The jaw and neck are the most visible areas of the face. A double chin, fatty pockets, or jowls can have an adverse impact on an individual’s appearance, making them look older than their years.

Over time fatty deposits can develop in the neck, lower face, and chin. Generally, such fatty pockets do not reduce readily with a balanced diet and regular exercise regimen. Weight loss also does not have a major effect on these troublesome areas.

Double chin liposuction cosmetic surgery can significantly improve an individual’s feelings of youth and self-confidence. Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey provides double chin liposuction to patients in Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and surrounding locations.

Liposuction for Double Chin Removal

Irrespective of an individual’s age, the presence of a double chin can take away from an otherwise attractive face. The skin may become loose and fat may deposit in the front of the neck, and this fullness is commonly called a “double chin.”

Liposuction can successfully eliminate the fat causing the appearance of the double chin. This procedure involves the surgeon inserting a narrow tube called a cannula into the area of fat.

They will manipulate the cannula to dislodge the fat and suction it out. Skin that is adequately elastic will constrict and tighten by itself. If the skin does not have sufficient elasticity, the patient may need to undergo a neck lift, which is a surgical procedure to tighten neck skin.

Patients can undergo liposuction cosmetic surgery of the neck, chin, and jawline under local anesthesia. The recovery is quick, and most people resume their normal activities within a few days.

Double Chin Liposuction for Men and Women

Neck and chin liposuction is an appropriate procedure for men as well as women. Fat deposits in the lower facial region can cause the development of a double chin or jowls making a face appear older.

Neck and chin liposuction can effectively eliminate the excess fat beneath the chin, neck, and jowls, which creates a lifting effect on the face restoring a rejuvenated, youthful facial appearance.

Double Chin Liposuction Procedure

• The procedure commences with a cosmetic surgeon or surgical nurse preparing the patient’s neck and chin by sterilizing and draping the site. After this, the surgeon will use a pen to demarcate the site.

• For this procedure, the patient will be given sedation or local anesthesia. In case liposuction is undertaken on smaller regions such as the neck and chin, the surgeon may use local anesthesia. During the consultation process, the surgeon and patient will discuss the most suitable anesthetic for the procedure. At this point, the patient may also receive a sedative.

• Once the area is prepped and the anesthetic takes effect, the surgeon will place a small incision and insert a narrow tube (cannula) connected to a suction tube into the treatment sites. The surgeon will “vacuum” the excess fat from the treatment sites using a suction procedure.

Safety of Double Chin Liposuction

Liposuction surgery risks are higher when a large area of the body is being treated, or when substantial amounts of fat are removed during a single procedure. In general, liposuction risks are mitigated when a smaller area is under treatment. For this reason, neck and chin liposuction is quite safe.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey receives patients from Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and nearby areas for double chin liposuction.

For more information on procedures and treatments offered by Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Paul McCluskey and the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, visit:

• psiatlanta.com
• sexualaesthetics.com

Serving patients in and around Atlanta, Buckhead,  Roswell, Marietta, Georgia and surrounding areas.