Liposuction in Dallas and Allen, TX

What Are the Benefits of Liposuction?

Liposuction is so popular because it offers several benefits for patients who have not had success losing stubborn fat with other means.

Some of these benefits include:

• Liposuction is proven to be a safe and straightforward procedure when performed by a qualified medical professional.
• Liposuction is a permanent solution that removes fat cells for good as they will not grow back. However, it does not prevent new weight gain.
• Liposuction can remove four or more pounds of fat per treatment area, and carrying less fat leads to better health.
• Liposuction can significantly improve your appearance by recontouring problem areas that are resistant to diet and exercise.
• Liposuction can reduce self-consciousness and help you feel more confident about your body.
• Liposuction can be used on almost any area of your body.

How Is Liposuction Performed? 

Most liposuction surgeries are performed on an outpatient basis under twilight sedation or general anesthesia, depending on your preferences, the extent of fat to be removed, and medical considerations. Your surgery will be performed at a hospital or out AAAASF-accredited office surgical facility.

Liposuction is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that employs a vacuum attached to a cannula (hollow tube) which is inserted through a small incision and used to remove fat.

We primarily use power-assisted liposuction (PAL) with a tumescent technique where fluid containing a local anesthetic and epinephrine (adrenaline) is directed into the tissues. This approach, combined with the use of a reticulating cannula, loosens the fat and makes it easier to remove while reducing bleeding and bruising.

What Is Recovery Like After Liposuction?

After liposuction, you can expect to experience swelling and bruising for a few days, and a compression garment will need to be worn to reduce this side-effect and support your new shape. Dr. Pollock will provide pain medication to manage any soreness and discomfort you experience. 

By the end of the first week, you should start to feel much better but continue to avoid any strenuous activity. Most patients can return to work after one week, but those with physically demanding jobs may need additional recovery time.

After about four weeks, discomfort should be gone, but some swelling may persist, and you can resume light exercise. Your results will be clearly visible but will continue to improve over the following few weeks.

Continue to wear your compression garments for six weeks.

What Should I Consider Before Liposuction?

Follow these tips to achieve the best outcome:

• Be sure to choose a board-certified plastic surgeon and clearly explain your concerns and goals during your consultation. Ask questions and listen carefully to the information and instructions provided.
• Eat a healthy diet and exercise to get as close to your ideal weight as possible. The more lean muscle you have, the more pleasing your liposuction results are likely to be.
• Stop smoking or using nicotine in any form, as it increases your risk of complications during and after your procedure. Tobacco products restrict blood vessels, decrease blood flow throughout your body, and compromises both your health and your results.