The flanks, commonly known as love handles, are the area of the body between the ribs and the hips. This area is quite prone to developing localized fatty deposits.

At times, fatty pockets develop because of weight gain. In such cases, diet and exercise can reduce fat effectively but this may not eliminate all the fat you want gone.

In addition, these so-called love handles may develop due to genetic reasons as well. In such cases, unfortunately, there are very few natural remedies to eliminate this fat truly.

But the good news is that the flanks have many attributes that enable them to respond quite effectively to minimally invasive liposuction plastic surgery. The site is well-defined, which means that even a little reduction in fat produces dramatic improvements.

Stemming from this, the skin of the flanks area is usually quite elastic. This allows it to mold to the new, improved contours after liposuction. Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey provides liposuction body contouring to patients in Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and surrounding communities.

Reasons for the Development of Love Handles

Various reasons such as pregnancy, aging, hormonal changes, or genetic predisposition can cause fat to accumulate in the area of the love handles.

While it is not possible to control many of these causes for the development of love handles, liposuction offers an effective solution to eliminate love handles and improve the contours of the body.

Liposuction plastic surgery also offers the advantage of permanently removing fat deposits in the treatment area. But it the patient puts on a substantial amount of weight, the fat cells that remain in this area, as well as other areas of the body, will grow larger.

Advantages of Flank Liposuction

• More sculpted contours and a more balanced body shape
• Sleeker physique
• As flanks influence clothing size, the patient may drop a dress size or two after flank liposuction
• Minimally invasive procedure with significantly lesser recovery time compared to more invasive forms of liposuction
• Safe and predictable procedure performed using only a local anesthetic

Procedure

The surgeon will perform liposuction of the flanks using a device called a cannula. The cannula is a narrow steel tube that the surgeon will insert delicately into the fat layer of the flanks.

They will move the cannula back and forth within the fat layer while remaining completely parallel to the skin. This will disintegrate the fat cells, which will then be suctioned out of the body through the cannula.

The surgeon will use the minimally invasive tumescent liposuction technique which the use of only local anesthetic.

Flank liposuction cosmetic surgery produces different results in females and males. Liposuction for flanks enhanced the feminine body shape in women patients.

It offers an aesthetically attractive S-shaped curve to the lower back region that actually accentuates the buttocks in the process. In men, flank liposuction procedures more of a V-shape when seen from behind. In addition, flank reduction also procedures a generally slimmer and fit appearance in men.

Throughout the procedure, the surgeon will consider various aspects such as the patient’s skin elasticity and body proportions. This allows for results that are not only aesthetically appealing but also completely unique.

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey receives patients from Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and nearby areas for liposuction body contouring surgery.

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.

A muffin top is a common term used to describe the stubborn layer of fat on the abdomen, which usually becomes more noticeable upon wearing tighter clothing such as jeans.

At times, this area of body fat can seem especially stubborn, and will not disappear even with aggressive exercise and a balanced diet.

The presence of a muffin top can leave people feeling unhappy and frustrated with their appearance. For such people, muffin top liposuction plastic surgery can be an effective solution.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey provides liposuction body contouring to patients in Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and surrounding locations.

Candidates for Muffin Top Liposuction

A person may be a good candidate for muffin top liposuction if they have a stubborn layer of extra fat around the abdomen area which they have been unable to eliminate through other methods, such as healthy eating and exercise.

Before any surgical procedure, the patient will have a consultation with one of the surgeons who will evaluate whether or not they are a suitable candidate for muffin top liposuction.

Muffin top liposuction candidates will need to:

• Be 18 years old or above
• Have a BMI under 30
• Be at a stable body weight
• Be a non-smoker, or be willing to discontinue smoking at least two weeks before the surgery and stop throughout the recovery duration.

Surgeons will encourage potential patients to lose as much weight as possible before the procedure.  People with a BMI of over 30 will not be good candidates for this procedure.

If the patient has substantial fat deposits, they may have issues with skin elasticity and may need extra surgical procedures such as abdominoplasty to eliminate any excess skin.

What does Muffin Top Liposuction involve?

Muffin top liposuction can be undertaken using a local anesthetic where the patient will be conscious during the procedure but will not experience any pain or discomfort.

But some people are averse to being awake throughout a surgical procedure. In such cases, the patient will be given general anesthetic, and they will be asleep during the procedure.  

Muffin top liposuction is commonly undertaken as an outpatient cosmetic surgery. Therefore, patients are able to return home on the day of the procedure itself, once the effects of the anesthesia subside.

In this procedure, the surgeon will inject a diluted local anesthetic solution into the surgical site, which is the abdomen in this instance. This causes the site to become swollen and firm, otherwise called tumescent.

Doing so causes the area to become numb so that the patient does not experience any pain or discomfort. This technique helps eliminate bleeding during the procedure. Therefore, there are fewer side effects after the procedure.

After this is done, the surgeon will place tiny incisions in the treatment area and insert a thin cannula, which then suctions out excess fat cells. After this is complete, the surgeon will seal the incisions and place a compression garment over the abdomen.

What will be the Recovery like?

After the procedure, it is normal to experience some inflammation and bruising as well as pain and discomfort. The surgeon may prescribe some pain medications to address these symptoms if necessary.

The patient will have to wear a compression garment for a few days, which will enable the abdomen to remain in shape. It will also reduce any inflammation reducing the recovery duration.

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey receives patients from Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and nearby areas for liposuction body contouring surgery.

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 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:

• psiatlanta.com
• sexualaesthetics.com

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:

• psiatlanta.com
• sexualaesthetics.com

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:

• • psiatlanta.com
  • sexualaesthetics.com

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.