Liposuction: How to Get Rid of Unwanted Fat

Liposuction is a surgical procedure that uses a suction technique to remove fat from specific areas of the body, such as the abdomen, hips, thighs, buttocks, arms or neck. Liposuction also shapes (contours) these areas. Other names for liposuction include lipoplasty and body contouring. 

VASER liposuction refers to a type of liposuction that breaks apart fat cells and loosens them from your deeper tissues so that fat can more effectively be removed during the treatment.

VASER is an acronym for vibration amplification of sound energy at resonance. This ultrasound technology uses powerful waves to disrupt the bonds between fat cells. VASER liposuction is considered a more controlled and gentle kind of cosmetic procedure, and it requires a skilled and experienced provider to do it right.

You may be a candidate for liposuction if you’re a healthy person who doesn’t smoke or have a history of bleeding conditions. Liposuction isn’t considered a weight loss tool. People who have the best results with VASER liposuction, or any type of liposuction, are already within 15 pounds of their ideal weight. This procedure is for people who are trying to spot-treat fat deposits and reveal muscle tone underneath.

Liposuction is a fat-reduction technique during which Dr. Khalil reduces excess fat from very specific areas of your body. It’s not a replacement for diet and exercise when it comes to weight loss, but it’s a strategy that can help slim down stubborn areas.

To perform the procedure, Dr. Khalil inserts a hollow tool, called a cannula, under the skin. A high-pressure vacuum attached to the cannula draws the fat away. These procedures are performed awake with  Analgesic medication, and Pronox.  This allows for a better result and quicker healing time.

Mansfield Aesthetics offers several types of advanced liposuction procedures. These include:

During a VASER® procedure, Dr. Khaili fills the area to be treated with a medicated solution. The fat cells are then treated with ultrasound energy and are removed from the body through a gentle suction process. The surrounding tissues are left intact, giving you the smoother contours you want with less pain and recovery time than traditional liposuction.

Dr. Khalil uses a saline solution that also contains a local anesthetic and a drug that contracts blood vessels to lessen bleeding. He injects the solution into the area, which causes the fat to become swollen and firm and for the area to be completely numb.

Dr. Khalil injects a smaller amount of the solution into the areas to be treated -- less than what’s used for the tumescent technique.

Mansfield Aesthetics offers liposuction for areas typically resistant to diet and exercise. 

These include:

• Hips
• Buttocks
• Thighs
• Abdomen
• Upper arms
• Upper knees
• Cheeks
• Neck and chin
• Gynecomastia

Dr. Khalil sits down with you for a comprehensive exam to determine if you’re a good candidate for liposuction, and if so, which type. To be a good candidate for liposuction, you should be a non-smoker and have realistic expectations about the procedure.