Liposuction
Liposuction in Raleigh North Carolina
Choose Your Contour
Liposuction is an extremely popular body contouring surgery among individuals aiming to target specific areas of their body. Many individuals try countless techniques for dieting and exercising and can’t seem to erase certain areas of body fat. Liposuction in Raleigh NC is an effective procedure for removing fat from stubborn areas on the body, such as the abdomen, hips, legs, and arms. Patients adore liposuction because it’s an effective way of accenting specific areas of the body, as it creates flattering, contoured proportions.
Target Your Trouble Areas
Most individuals have specific areas of their bodies that they want to alter or fix. These surfaces are usually one’s that resist diet and exercise. Troubling areas feel immune to all techniques. Liposuction in Raleigh NC is an effective way to target these stubborn surfaces and keep unwanted fat off. These targeted sections are contoured and sculpted to perfection with liposuction.
About Liposuction
What
Liposuction Treats:
Chin and neck
Anterior axillary fold
Male breasts
Bra rolls
Abdomen
Flanks
Arm
Knees
Thighs
Procedure
Time:
Several hours, depending on area treated
Recovery
Time:
Liposuction results aren’t immediate, but patients tend to notice some improvement within the first weeks. For the process to finalize itself and correctly heal, it will take six to nine months for a full contoured and toned recovery.
1-2 weeks of bruising
6 weeks for swelling to subside
6-9 months for full healing
Treatment Options
As each individual is different, Dr. Hughes will discuss various treatment options within your consultation, such as Suction-Assisted Liposuction, Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction, and Laser-Assisted Liposuction. A liposuction procedure involves a cannula (straw) to be inserted into a small incision next to the desired treatment area. The straw suctions up the fat that is within the surrounding area.
Suction-Assisted Liposuction
The most traditional form of lipectomy breaks up the fat and uses a high-negative-pressure vacuum to remove the fat through a hollow instrument inserted beneath the skin.
Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction
Ultrasound technology – high-pitched sound waves – is employed to heat the fat and “melt” it into a more easily removable emulsion for suctioning. This can reduce discomfort, promote a faster recovery – and produce great results.
Laser-Assisted Liposuction
A minimal invasion treatment generally requiring only local anesthesia. You may have heard terms like ProLipo PLUS™ from Sciton. A laser fiber is introduced through a small cannula, delivering energy directly to subcutaneous fat cells-to disrupt them. The emitted energy also coagulates tissue, thus inducing collagen retraction and tissue tightening. This allows less bruising and recovery time.
Before + After Photos
Fat Transfer: Lose it + Use it
Fat transfer is a procedure in which fat is removed by liposuction from an unwanted area of the body (usually the stomach, flanks or thighs). It is then purified and transferred to the desired body area such as the breasts or buttocks to replace fat and collagen lost over time. The result is a fuller, softer, smoother contoured figure after a fat transfer.
At Synergy Face + Body Plastic Surgery, we use the Wells Johnson™ High Volume Precision Auto-Graft System, designed to keep harvested fat sterile and safely contained from start to finish to provide long-lasting results for our patients.
Fat Permanently Removed
Fat cells that are removed within the process don’t reappear. Although, it’s important to maintain a healthy diet and exercise regime to keep new fat cells away.
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Meet Our
Providers
Dr. Hughes is a double board-certified surgeon in both general surgery and plastic and reconstructive surgery. He received his plastics and reconstructive surgery training at Duke University, where he trained alongside the country’s leading plastics and reconstructive surgeons.
Additional Treatments
to Consider
• CoolSculpting
• Emsculpt
• BodyTite
• Kybella
• Cellulite Reduction
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