Liposuction is the gold standard of body sculpting, yet it is not easily understood by everyone. Dr. Rob Kessler, a trusted surgeon that performs liposuction in Newport Beach, reveals what candidates are most surprised to learn about liposuction in this post.
Not a Weight Loss Procedure
Liposuction is designed to remove unwanted body fat. However, you won’t lose weight from the procedure. Instead of thinking of liposuction as a way to remove mass, imagine it as a sculpting tool, or a technique to fine-tune specific areas of your body.
Dr. Kessler, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Newport Beach, actually advises patients to be at, or close to, their ideal weight prior to liposuction. Usually individuals that are overweight are discouraged from having liposuction. The best candidates work out regularly and eat a healthy diet, yet cannot spot-tone stubborn areas like the abdomen, hips or thighs. They are more likely to maintain their results long-term with healthy lifestyle habits.
Can Contour the Face and Neck Area
These days, more and more liposuction procedures are being performed on the face — specifically the area under the chin and on the neck. Chin and neck liposuction can create a more sculpted jawline and an elegant neck contour. Liposuction can be combined with a skin-tightening technology or treatment if needed to give the lower face and neck a more youthful contour.
Fat Can Be Transferred to Other Parts of the Body
You might be surprised to learn that Dr. Kessler can liposuction excess fat from a problematic area of your body and transfer that fat to an area that has experienced volume loss. For example, he can remove fat from your abdomen or thighs and inject the fat into your buttocks to add shape and fullness. Since it’s your own fat, your buttocks will look and feel soft and natural.
Fat can also be transferred to other areas of the body. It can be used to boost breast size, either alone or combined with the placement of breast implants. Or, fat can be transferred to the face to add youthful volume and contours.
Schedule a Liposuction Consultation
Now that you have a better idea of what liposuction can and cannot achieve, consider scheduling a personal consultation with Newport Beach plastic surgeon Rob Kessler. Call or email Dr. Kessler today to make your appointment.
