Liposuction | Gilbert, AZ | DrSkin Med Spa

Patients are encouraged to adhere to our best practices following liposuction to maintain and prolong the results of their surgery. This includes a healthy diet and consistent exercise, although you should avoid strenuous activities and heavy lifting for 4 to 8 weeks post-procedure. Avoid sugary drinks, processed foods, and starchy carbohydrates that are poorly metabolized and stored as fat, like sweets and chips. Drink plenty of water to speed your recovery and to help your body filter, process, and remove toxins and waste; limit alcohol consumption; and do not smoke or vape. Consuming vegetables, fruits, proteins, and fast-burning carbohydrates will help keep your figure looking great after liposuction.

No, during liposuction, Dr. Jaiswal will permanently remove your fat cells. Because these cells have been completely removed from your body, they cannot regenerate or move to another location. However, if you gain weight following your liposuction surgery, you may notice a disproportionate increase in other areas. In some cases, fat cells not removed from the treated area can become enlarged. If you experience weight gain post-procedure, the results of your liposuction surgery will be less dramatic.

Yes, this is referred to as fat grafting. Fat grafting is utilized for body procedures, such as enlarging the buttocks or breasts. Although fat has many purposes in aesthetic and regenerative medicine and can be manipulated in numerous ways for more naturopathic treatment. Dr. Jaiswal regularly incorporates fat transfer into breast augmentation and BBL procedures. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Jaiswal utilizes his advanced surgical training and techniques to create the most youthful and natural-looking results when incorporating fat transfer procedures into other surgeries.

If you experience weight gain post-liposuction, you may experience an increase in fat storage in other areas of your body that went untreated during your surgery. However, fat will not return to the treated area because the fat cells were physically removed during your surgery. As a result, it is only possible for the fat cells that remain in your body to become enlarged or increase in size. Fat cells do not regrow, regenerate, or relocate to other body parts.

Patients are required to sleep with compression garments on during the initial stages of recovery, which can last 2 to 4 weeks based on the scope of your liposuction procedure. Additionally, patients must sleep at a 30- to 45-degree incline, keeping their heads elevated. You should also elevate your knees by placing a pillow or two underneath them to maintain comfort and proper blood flow.

Great question! Many of our patients think they need one of these procedures when in reality, they need the other. The two surgeries are often used in conjunction when contouring the abdomen to produce optimal results. Liposuction is a body contouring surgical treatment used to remove fat deposits. A tummy tuck removes extra skin and fat deposits and tightens the abdominal wall. During your consultation, Dr. Jaiswal will let you know which procedure he recommends.

During your liposuction procedure, Dr. Jaiswal will make 2mm incision sites to enter and remove fat from the designated treatment area of your body. The incisions, although minor, will initially be prominent immediately following your liposuction, as they are fresh. As you begin your recovery, the incision sites will improve. They will begin to scab and present as new pink or red skin. As you continue healing from liposuction surgery, the incision sites will blend into the surrounding tissue and fade to your original skin tone. As a highly trained and very experienced plastic surgeon, Dr. Rohit Jaiswal, MD, artistically incorporates the incisions into natural crevasses of your body and skillfully hides any unwanted residual marks. Regardless, at DrSkin Med Spa, we offer a bevy of scar reduction and removal treatments that will clean up leftover surgical scars.

The results of your liposuction procedure are permanent. However, this is predicated on patient compliance, meaning you will maintain a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise and a healthy diet to avoid experiencing excessive or extreme weight gain. Liposuction surgery is a catalyst for change and can profoundly impact a person’s life, not just physically but also mentally and emotionally. However, patients must contribute to their own self-betterment by refraining from overeating and poor nutrition, which could lead to future weight gain.

Yes, liposuction can be combined with numerous procedures to enhance a patient’s physique and maximize results. Liposuction can be combined with a tummy tuck for optimal results in the abdomen or mid-section. Many patients also combine breast and butt procedures to enhance their natural body contours. These adjunct procedures include a buttock augmentation, breast augmentation or reduction, breast lift, or mommy makeover for total torso rejuvenation. Other popular surgeries to consider pairing with liposuction are thigh, buttock, and arm lifts. Additionally, patients often combine neck lipo with facial procedures to achieve optimal results.

The goal of liposuction in the abdomen and flank areas is to slim the waist region by removing upward of 90% to 95% of the fat in the region. This typically equates to approximately 1 to 4 inches off your waistline. Many factors go into these calculations so it’s important to remember that individual results will vary.

Yes, liposuction can target stubborn fat pockets on the inner and outer thighs and help create and enhance your natural body contours, making your legs appear slimmer and more defined. Even your ankles can appear more defined and contoured.

Liposuction is considered a very safe procedure when performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon. As a Top 100 Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Rohit Jaiswal, MD, has performed over 1,000 liposuction cases in his illustrious career. As with all surgeries, adverse events can happen, so while it is highly unlikely, there is a 5% chance of minor complications.

Liposuction is an excellent procedure to remove fatty deposits in a given area of the body. However, there are limitations to the surgery. Liposuction is not a remedy for cellulite, muscle laxity, or skin laxity. Liposuction is also not a quick fix for those seeking weight loss solutions. Most patients experience weight loss between 2 and 5 pounds, and even those results are not realized or visualized immediately as it takes time for your body to heal from surgery. It’s critical to discuss realistic outcomes with your surgeon. Liposuction isn’t right for everyone and will not provide optimal outcomes for all body concerns. We encourage patients to prioritize their concerns during the consultation process so that we may provide appropriate direction and feedback to help them achieve their body goals.

Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that contours and enhances the body’s natural curves by removing excess fat. It’s important to avoid extreme weight fluctuations, especially significant weight loss, as this will create skin laxity that liposuction cannot address. Patients are encouraged to be at, or close to, their ideal body weight as liposuction surgery is designed to target stubborn clusters or pockets of fat and not skin. The quality and elasticity of your skin can affect how well liposuction works for you. Contact our medical team, led by plastic surgeon Dr. Rohit Jaiswal, MD, to see if liposuction is right for you! Call (480) 904-3311 to schedule your complimentary consultation today!