What Is Liposculpture?

Stubborn fat can be very discouraging. It belittles your efforts to exercise and diet by refusing to disappear despite all your efforts. Liposculpture is a surgical procedure that helps you get rid of fat in problem areas. It shapes and tones your body by removing fat and shifting it around to give you your desired shape.

 

How is it Different from Liposuction?

Liposculpture is a variation of liposuction. Unlike liposuction which deals with removing large areas of problematic fat, liposculpture deals with small pockets of fat and reshapes the body. It shifts the fat to areas that need it and improves your body’s overall contour. It is not a weight loss procedure, so you will only lose a few pounds.

 

What Parts of the Body Does It Treat?

Liposculpture targets problem areas that do not lose fat after dieting and exercise. These include the arms, upper thighs, belly, love handles, chin, buttocks, and neck. Having good skin elasticity will reduce your chances of experiencing skin sagging after the procedure.

 

How Does It Work?

Liposculpture tightens your body and shapes it rather than causing you to lose weight. It narrows your waist and accentuates your muscles. Hence, you still need to exercise and diet to maintain the results.

 

The surgeon will numb you and make tiny incisions on your skin in the treatment areas. They will use a cannula or small tube to remove fat. The surgeon will place this tube under the skin to assist in fat removal. They will also use suction to remove it. Afterward, they purify, process, and transfer the fat to other body parts.

 

Types of Liposculpture

There are three techniques doctors use to perform the procedure. They include power-assisted liposculpture, ultrasound-assisted liposculpture, and laser-assisted liposculpture. The liposculpture technique the doctor uses on your body will depend on several factors. These include the treatment area and the amount of fat removal you desire. During your initial consultation with us, you will have the opportunity to learn all about the procedure and how it will be carried out.

Power-Assisted Liposculpture

The technique breaks down fat by using a vibrating tool. The tool has a cannula and an oscillating handpiece that goes back and forth. The process breaks up stubborn fat without heat. After the breakdown, the surgeon suctions the fat from your body. It is fast and efficient, so the patient spends less time under anesthesia.

Ultrasound-Assisted Liposculpture

This technique uses ultrasonic energy to melt fat before removal. The technique easily removes fat in areas with dense fat deposits or volume. It takes longer but compensates by creating a mild skin tightening and retraction. It improves your look so that you look younger and more beautiful.

 

Laser-assisted Liposculpture

The technique also takes longer than power-assisted liposculpture. It combines the use of low laser energy with classic liposuction techniques. It melts fat and removes it while simultaneously tightening your skin for a youthful appearance. Other effects of the method are fast recovery and minimal tissue damage.

For more information on liposculpture or to schedule a consultation, contact Pacific Lipo at our offices in La Jolla, Los Angeles or Newport Beach, California. Call (858) 427-8899, (424) 421-2250, or (888) 575-8898, respectively, to schedule a consult today.