Liposuction: Safe, Effective Body Contouring in Amarillo, Texas
Diet and exercise are the best ways to reduce fat and improve body appearance, but sometimes there are pockets of fat that seem impervious to diet and exercise. At Proffer Surgical Associates, we use liposuction to precisely target such deposits on almost any area of the body, including the abdomen, legs, arms, back, and neck. Body contouring with liposuction is an excellent way for our Amarillo, Texas-area patients to finally achieve real results.
Preparing for Liposuction
Dr. Patrick Proffer will listen to your concerns and expectations to help you decide if liposuction is your best option. Liposuction is not primarily a weight loss procedure; you should be near your target weight before you have body contouring so that the results are proportionate to the rest of your body. After body contouring, you can expect a more flattering physique and a better fit for your clothing. Liposuction is also sometimes used to improve the results of tummy tuck or body lift surgery.
Dr. Proffer must evaluate you in person to determine whether liposuction is the right body contouring procedure for your needs. Liposuction, like all surgeries, is never completely without risk. However, the risk to you is minimal when your liposuction is performed by a trained body contouring professional Dr. Proffer in Amarillo, Texas.
Your Body Contouring Procedure
We usually perform liposuction under general anesthesia. Dr. Proffer inserts a small suction tube through tiny incisions near your fat deposits, and excess fat is removed in order to sculpt the body as desired. Dr. Proffer can use liposuction remove fat to reveal muscles, change the overall shape of the body, or simply accentuate existing contours.
If Dr. Proffer plans to remove a larger volume of fat in your case, you may need to donate some blood and then take supplemental iron to rebuild your blood supply before the procedure. Your will receive a transfusion of your own blood at the end of surgery to help you recover.
Recovering from Liposuction
Liposuction patients leave the hospital with a compression garment covering the area that has been treated. You should maintain compression on the treated area for about a month, as it helps reduce swelling and other side effects after liposuction. You may prefer to wear spandex clothing once your post-surgical soreness begins to fade. For most patients, bruising and swelling subside in a month or less, and the final result reveals itself over the following months as the skin tightens and adjusts to the new shape of the body.
Schedule an Appointment for Body Contouring in Amarillo, Texas
When you are ready to take control of the shape of your body through liposuction-based body contouring, contact Proffer Surgical Associates in Amarillo, Texas. We can help you find the solution for stubborn fat deposits that will not respond to other treatments.
