Liposuction Specialist in Winter Park, FL

Liposuction falls under the category of cosmetic surgeries, aiming to get rid of unwanted body fat and improve the appearance of the body. This is accomplished through sucking stubborn fat out of the body that would otherwise be difficult to lose with typical means like exercise and dieting. Usually, this means removing fat from areas like the tummy, thighs, hips, and bottom, which hold onto fat especially well. Liposuction is not only the most popular cosmetic procedure in the United States but also one of the safest procedures you can have done, with major complications estimated to only take place in 1/50,000 people. A good candidate for liposuction may have concentrated amounts of fat in certain parts of their body, while they are still healthy overall. They should also not be at risk of any life-threatening conditions and be a non-smoker. People who have a clear vision of what they want to get out of liposuction and a good, forward-looking attitude, are also acceptable.

After the initial procedure, an average of around 5 pounds of fat has been removed. Although this weight change is almost immediately recognizable, in some cases, things like swelling can slow down or even undermine the weight loss for a period of time. Swelling is caused by the surgery and comes hand in hand with the desired results. Your body may hold on to excess fluid in place of the missing fat, causing the appearance of swelling or bloating. Depending on the degree of severity, the extra fluid could temporarily pack a few extra pounds or be hardly of any notice. Luckily, swelling is only temporary and will go away with time and as your body heals. It can take up to several months for full recovery and all of the swelling to go away. After this, the full results of the procedure can be observed and you could have a more accurate telling of your final body weight.

While weight loss is a product of liposuction, the focus of the procedure is to remove more stubborn fat that may remain even after attempts of diet and exercise. In other words, body contouring is the main reason to get liposuction, and losing weight can be thought of as simply a byproduct of the procedure. This being said it is typical to see anything from 3 to an upper limit of 11 pounds of fat being removed in a single procedure. The FDA has approved liposuction for 11 pounds, or 5 liters of fat, but not more. Factors that may influence how much weight you lose could be how much removable fat you have and how dispersed that fat is across your body. Many also wish to continue to lose weight post-op which can be achieved through dieting at a healthy rate; normally dropping 1 or 2 pounds a week is still considered safe. Vigorous exercise, however, is discouraged right after lipo because the body needs an apt amount of time to recover from surgery.

Fat cells are permanently removed during liposuction and results are usually permanent as long as you take proper steps to keep them so. While fat cells will not grow back, remaining fat cells in the body may grow in size if you do not maintain the post-operation weight. How long the results of a liposuction lasts is ultimately determined by the patient and the effort they put into it. A proper diet and plenty of exercise are widely accepted as the most effective way to make sure the weight does not return. It is also important to note that the final results of liposuction can take up to 3 months to fully set as the body needs time to heal and reduce swelling. After full recovery, the appearance of the body will be even more slimmed down as swelling and discoloration should be completely gone.

Working with clients, Dr. Phillips, MD, chooses the method that best suits their requirements and worries. Visit Dr. Phillips’s Aesthetics to learn more about your possibilities.

We are conveniently located at 242 N Edinburgh Drive, Winter Park, FL, 32792. Contact us for more information or schedule your online appointment now! We serve clients from Winter Park FL, Maitland FL, Casselberry FL, Winter Springs FL, Orlando FL, and Altamonte Springs FL.