Liposuction
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Liposuction is a body-contouring procedure that aims to remove excess deposits of stubborn fat from various parts of the body. Liposuction has been the most widely performed surgical cosmetic procedure in the country between the years 2020 and 2023, with over 300 thousand procedures performed in 2023 alone. (1) This safe and effective procedure can be performed on various parts of the body, with the most common places consisting of the abdomen, back, hips, and thighs.
If you are interested in removing your stubborn body fat, look no further than Park Plaza Plastic Surgery!
Dr. George Lefkovits is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience and is one of the most sought-after surgeons in New York City. He specializes in numerous procedures for both men and women, which has led him to speak at numerous national and international conferences. He prides himself on his personable approach to each patient, offering his services in English, Spanish, French, and Hungarian.
To schedule your personal consultation with Dr. Lefkovits, please contact us online or call (212) 750-9494.
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About Liposuction
Liposuction is a procedure designed to contour the body by removing unwanted or stubborn deposits of fat. This treatment can help patients achieve a slimmer, more toned figure while also restoring one’s body proportions. At Park Plaza Plastic Surgery, Dr. Lefkovits offers tumescent liposuction, the gold standard for liposuction procedures.
Benefits of Liposuction
Undergoing liposuction offers patients many benefits, including:
- Enhanced Contouring: Liposuction can help modify each patient’s figure, improving overall aesthetics and creating a smoother silhouette.
- Targeted Fat Removal: The procedure focuses on specific areas of the body, allowing patients to achieve a slimmer physique.
- Increased Self-Confidence: Undergoing liposuction can help improve one’s body image, boosting self-esteem.
- Versatile Treatment: Liposuction can be performed on various parts of the body, including the abdomen, thighs, arms, hips, and more.
- Less Invasive: Dr. Lefkovits uses techniques that involve smaller incisions, resulting in reduced visible scarring.
- Customized Procedure Options: Each treatment is tailored to match each individual’s goals and body anatomy. Additional procedures may also be performed in conjunction to help achieve more comprehensive results.
- Long-Lasting Results: When combined with a healthy lifestyle and maintained weight, the results of liposuction can be permanent. (2)
To learn more about how liposuction may benefit you, please schedule your personal consultation by contacting us online or calling (212) 750-9494.
Suitable Candidates
Suitable candidates for liposuction include those experiencing stubborn deposits of fat that will not respond to dieting or exercise. Patients should also be at or near their ideal stable body weight for at least several months and should be within 30% of a normal body mass index. (3)
All candidates interested in liposuction should be in good overall health with no underlying medical conditions that may impair healing. Patients should also be nonsmokers or prepared to quit until fully healed. It is also important for each patient to have realistic expectations as to what this procedure can accomplish, as liposuction is not a weight-loss treatment but rather a body-contouring procedure. Dr. Lefkovits will determine each patient’s candidacy during their personal consultation.
Personal Consultation
Each patient is asked to meet with Dr. Lefkovits for a personal consultation at his clinic in New York City. During this consultation, he will ask about each patient’s medical history, current medications, concerns, and ideal aesthetic. Additionally, each patient’s treatment area and physical condition will be evaluated. After enough information has been collected, Dr. Lefkovits will recommend the best procedure strategy for each patient, tailoring aspects to help address their concerns. Each patient is asked to be prepared to converse openly about their aesthetic goals, as this consultation is time dedicated to them and their specific procedure.
To schedule your personal consultation, please contact us online or call (212) 750-9494.
Preparation
Before each liposuction treatment, Dr. Lefkovits will provide each patient with a set of preparation instructions during their personal consultation. This is to ensure each patient understands how to prepare their body before the appointment.
In preparation for their liposuction, patients are asked to avoid the use of certain medications and supplements, particularly those containing blood-thinning properties. At least four weeks before the procedure, patients who smoke should quit, ceasing their use until full recovery. Logistically, time away from work and other social commitments should be arranged, as well as transportation home after the procedure.
Procedure
On the day of each patient’s procedure, they should arrive with clean skin, free from any products or fragrances. Our team will begin their treatment by sanitizing the treatment area before general anesthesia is administered to ensure a pain-free procedure. Dr. Lefkovits will then create a small incision and inject the tissue with a tumescent solution containing lidocaine, epinephrine, and saline. This solution helps further numb the treatment area, minimize bleeding, and loosen the fat cells. (3)
Following this, Dr. Lefkovits will then insert a specialized micro-cannula into the incision. The cannula will gently liquefy and suction out the fat cells from the body, removing the excess fat while maintaining and preserving the surrounding tissue. Once the body has been contoured to each patient’s desire, Dr. Lefkovits will carefully close the incision before leaving each patient to rest under the care of our team. The duration of liposuction can vary, but most patients can expect their procedure to last between 30 minutes and 3 hours.
Recovery
Following a liposuction treatment, it is common for patients to experience soreness or swelling at the treatment site. These effects will gradually dissipate on their own but may be managed with medication under the guidance of Dr. Lefkovits. Patients will be asked to wear a compression garment to help minimize swelling, protect the treated area, and maintain the patient’s new contours. We also offer a post-operative massage and ultrasound treatment to help expedite healing and the resolution of swelling. Please note that each patient will be asked to return to the office for follow-up visits so that our team may monitor each patient’s recovery and make any changes in their routine as necessary.
Results
Patients will be able to see a noticeable difference immediately after their treatment, but the full results of their liposuction will become more apparent as any residual swelling subsides. Patients will be able to enjoy a slimmer, more contoured figure, with many also reporting an improvement in their confidence and self-esteem. The results of liposuction are permanent, as fat cells are unable to return once they have been removed from the body, however, fluctuations in weight may alter the final results. (2) Patients are strongly recommended to maintain a nutritious diet and exercise regularly to preserve and maintain the effects of their liposuction.
Corresponding Procedures
We offer many procedures that can be performed alongside a liposuction procedure, the most popular being our Mommy Makeover. A mommy makeover is a combination of different surgical procedures designed for postpartum women to address multiple parts of the body at once. The procedures we use include: tummy tuck, breast lift, breast augmentation, liposuction, and the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL).
- Tummy Tuck: A tummy tuck is a procedure designed to help remove excess skin and fat from around the waist. This procedure can be used to create a slimmer, smoother torso, in addition to addressing any weak or separated muscles in the abdomen.
- Breast Lift: A breast lift aims to reshape and elevate the position of the breasts without altering the fullness of the breasts. A breast lift can create a perkier, more uplifted breast position and may also be performed to help reposition or reshape the areolas.
- Breast Lift with Augmentation: This procedure utilizes artificial implants to help increase the volume of the breasts while also physically repositioning the breasts themselves to a higher point on the chest. There are many different types of implants to choose from, each with its advantages.
- Brazilian Butt Lift: A Brazilian Butt Lift, also known as a BBL, is designed to help each patient increase the volume of the buttocks through fat grafting. This procedure uses liposuction techniques to harvest fat before purifying it and reinjecting it back into the buttocks. This not only creates a more desirable butt, but also leaves the other areas of your body more toned.
To learn more about the other procedures we offer, please read Dr. Lefkovits’s blog!
Cost of Liposuction in New York City
The cost of each patient’s liposuction can vary, as each procedure is fully customized to address their individually experienced concerns. Dr. Lefkovits will provide each patient with a written quote at their personal consultation, once he has established each patient’s treatment plan.
Park Plaza Plastic Surgery is also partnered with multiple lending companies to help qualifying patients finance the cost of their procedure.
To receive your written quote, please schedule a consultation by calling (212) 750-9494 or contacting us online.
To learn more about our available financing options and partnerships, please refer to Financing.
FAQ
Is liposuction permanent?
Liposuction offers permanent results for patients, but a healthy lifestyle is necessary to maintain the effects. Once the fat cells in the body are removed, they are unable to return. However, any weight fluctuations that occur will affect the surrounding fat cells, potentially causing them to increase in size.
Can liposuction help with weight loss?
Liposuction is not a weight-loss treatment but a body-contouring procedure. Before starting treatment, each patient should already be at, or near, a stable and maintainable weight.
Will liposuction remove cellulite or stretch marks?
Liposuction is designed to target fat and will not eliminate stretch marks or cellulite. For patients with these concerns, we recommend researching our tummy-tuck or thigh-lift procedures.
Are there any alternatives to liposuction?
There are available liposuction alternatives; however, these procedures do not offer the same results that may be seen with liposuction. If you are interested in our non-surgical alternatives, you are welcome to learn more during your personal consultation.
Can my liposuction be combined with another treatment for more transformative effects?
Yes, each patient may complement the effects of their liposuction with another procedure. For more information, please reach out to a member of our team.
References
- ASPS. American Society of Plastic Surgeons ® Endorsed Partner.; 2023. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/news/statistics/2023/plastic-surgery-statistics-report-2023.pdf
- Dhami LD. Liposuction. Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery : Official Publication of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India. 2008;41(Suppl):S27. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2825130/
- Bartow MJ, Raggio BS. Liposuction. PubMed. Published 2022. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK563135/
