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Body Contouring, Body Sculpting, Fat Removal, Liposuction

November 05, 2011 | 3 minute read

woman with red bikini laying on beachThere are many ways in which a person’s overall body contour and shape can be adjusted in order to meet his or her aesthetic goals. For instance, there are plenty of body lifting surgeries that can be performed to help reduce the appearance of sagging skin. What all of these lifting surgeries have in common at our San Francisco area plastic surgery is that they tend to involve the use of liposuction in some degree. Liposuction is a great option for fat reduction in different areas of the body.

What is liposuction?

Liposuction is a surgical procedure that involves the controlled, precise removal of fat from certain areas of the body. This is not meant as a weight loss surgery but rather as a way to remove those stubborn bits of fat that will not respond to diet and exercise. During the surgery, the fat is extracted through a device known as a cannula.

Now, liposuction can be performed on various parts of the body as San Francisco/Bay Area plastic surgeon Dr. Kimberly Henry advises. We’d like to go over the various parts of the body that liposuction can be used to sculpt right now.

Liposuction for the Abdominal Area

If you have pockets of fat around the belly, then liposuction can definitely help you. That little paunch in the lower abdominal region can be removed, and the same goes for those love handles and other stubborn parts of your stomach area. Liposuction is a good way to look slim and trim.

Liposuction for the Lower Body

The thighs and the buttocks can be a real source of self-consciousness due to excess fat, which is why liposuction is so effective on these parts of the body. San Francisco liposuction can help safely remove the excess fat around the inner thighs, the hip area, and the buttocks themselves, improving your overall body shape.

Liposuction for the Upper Body

The chest and breast area can be a source of problems for both men and women, and liposuction can help with the upper torso area as well. If men have a chest area that is effeminate looking, then liposuction can be used to help reduce the size of the chest area. Excess far along the sides and back can also be extracted to help improve the overall appearance of the trunk.

Liposuction for the Extremities

We mentioned that liposuction can be used on the thighs, but at our cosmetic surgery centers serving the San Francisco area we can also perform liposuction on the arms as well. This is particularly helpful if you have upper arms that are flabby or drooping. If needed, even the calf area and lower portions of the thighs can be treated with liposuction as needed.

Liposuction for Parts of the Face

When performing liposuction on the face, we must use caution and precision. Facial liposuction can help improve the contours of the neckline, slim the cheek area, and can be used in some cases to reduce puffiness beneath the eyes.

Learn More About Liposuction and Body Contouring

If you would like more information about liposuction and how it can help you achieve the look that you have always wanted, be sure to contact our cosmetic plastic surgery centers serving San Francisco today. Our team looks forward to meeting you in person to discuss these matters in greater length.


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