Liposuction

Liposuction is not a weight-loss method. It cannot take you from being overweight to being at your goal weight.

The procedure may remove a few pounds of fat, but it is performed once you are at or close to your goal weight. Under those circumstances, liposuction puts the finishing touch on your physique by removing localized fat bulges.

Liposuction has a long track record of safety and effectiveness. Still, it does carry the risk of certain side effects and complications, especially if you are a poor candidate for the procedure.

That is why it is important to find a qualified plastic surgeon like Dr. Tag, who will ensure this procedure is a good match for you before recommending it.

We’ll discuss common risks more in-depth at your consultation: contour irregularities, bleeding, and reactions to anesthesia. Dr. Tag will walk you through the steps he takes to lower your risk of complications.

The fat cells that we remove are gone for good. The remaining fat cells in the area could enlarge if you gain weight, which would cause the area to look bigger again. You can still gain weight overall, which could appear in the treatment area or throughout the physique.

No, the procedure cannot tighten lax skin. But we can combine it with a skin removal procedure like a tummy tuck, upper arm lift, or thigh lift. Together, the combined procedures will have the effect of removing excess fat and tightening lax skin.

No, liposuction only reduces excess fat cells in targeted areas. Cellulite is caused by stiff, fibrous bands of tissue that pull the skin down, causing dimpled skin.

The procedure cannot and does not alter these fibrous tissue bands. You may notice cellulite is less pronounced after treatment, but there is no guarantee of that result.

You will need to take time off from work and strenuous activity. Most patients return to work within a week.

You’ll need to wait four to six weeks to resume strenuous exercise and activities. Swelling, bruising, and soreness are typical during that first week.

There is no age cutoff for treatment! Instead, if you are in good health and pass a medical assessment, Dr. Tag may deem you a candidate for liposuction, even if you are over 60-65. He will also want to examine the elasticity of your skin.

For liposuction results to look good, the skin must shrink back over the new contour once the fat is removed. If your skin is very lax, then the results may look saggy.

Rely on Dr. Tag to assess the situation and recommend the range of options that will work for you.