Liposuction Plastic Surgery

One of the biggest improvements that people experience after getting liposuction is in the appearance of their skin. As odd as this may sound, the process of liposuction is mostly restricted to the skin, as this is where your body stores most of its fat. This is also the reason that liposuction is not as effective for people who have many pounds to lose or who are obese.

People who are trying to lose a dramatic amount of weight through surgery are often best suited to an abdominoplasty. While liposuction only removes fat from beneath the skin, abdominoplasty will also remove excess skin as well. With liposuction alone, the removal of too much fat can result in baggy folds of excess skin that don't draw back to hug the body.

However, when small amounts of fat are removed, liposuction can help reduce the dimpled, "cottage cheese" appearance of cellulite. Healthy skin is fairly elastic, and when minor changes are made to the fat content, most people notice their skin springs back into place in just a few days. This skin retraction is helped by the wearing of supportive, binding garments for a few days.

When you come in for a consultation with Dr. Steven A. Burres, he'll help you determine whether you are a good candidate for liposuction. If you aren't, rather than perform a procedure that won't give you the results you want, he'll recommend a way to achieve your goals. To learn more about his Southern California practice and to schedule your free consultation, call 310-385-0590 today.