Many people have an area of their body that clings to fat more stubbornly than the other areas of their body and can be more resistant to diet and exercise. When people have want to take the next step in ridden this specific area of fat, they often turn to liposuction. Liposuction is a body contouring procedure that uses a long, skinny tube called a cannula to suck out excess fat. It is important to understand, however, that liposuction is not a weight loss treatment, but rather a procedure to improve the contour of a specific area of fat.

Liposuction can be performed on almost any area of the body from the abdomen to the thighs, backside, arms, face and neck. Not all prospective patients are ideal candidates. As with any type of surgery it is advised you be in good health and a non-smoker. You should have realistic expectations for your results. To find out if Liposuction may be right for you, talk to your plastic surgeon and look at before and after photo’s of their previous patient’s results to get an idea of what is do-able.

Ready to find out if Liposuction may be right for you? Contact our office today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Ploplys.