If you’re looking forward to spending some time at the beach this season, or you just want to look great in shorts in Phoenix, AZ, then you owe it to yourself to look into liposuction. Whether you’ve been working out all winter and looking for a way to fine-tune your body, or you just need a boost to look your best, then Dr. Meger can help.
What Is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a minimally invasive procedure that literally breaks up fat and sucks it out of your body. Thousand of women and men have had the procedure done with great results. When the fat cells are removed, you’re left with firm, smooth skin that will make you look tone and fit.
How Is Liposuction Performed?
The liposuction procedure is performed in our state of the art medical offices where you can rest assured you’ll get the best care. Depending on what area of the body is being worked on, you will receive either a general or local anesthetic. While there are several types of liposuction procedures available, the most common is the tumescent type. A saline solution mixed with lidocaine and epinephrine is injected into the areas of fat removal. The fat is vacuumed out through small tubes placed in the skin.
What Areas Of My Body Will Benefit From Liposuction?
The liposuction process can be used on a variety of areas of the body including:
- Thighs
- Buttocks
- Upper arms
- Back
- Belly
Liposuction works well for the areas of the body that are hard to tone, and it’s often performed in conjunction with other plastic surgeries.
Am I A Candidate?
Liposuction is not a fast way to lose weight, but it’s perfect for individuals who are at a healthy weight and have stubborn pockets of fat that can’t be alleviated through exercise and diet. If you don’t have any underlying diseases or health issues that would interfere with your healing process, then this could be the right treatment for you.
