Liposuction

Resculpt your body, redefine your curves, and regain your confidence

Procedure Time:

1-3 hours

Recovery Time:

4-6 weeks

Results In:

6 months

Downtime:

5 days

What it Treats:

    Unwanted fat

Liposuction In Northern Michigan

What Is Liposuction?

Certain areas of the body can be resistant to conventional weight loss methods, making liposuction a viable option for individuals seeking to target stubborn fat. This minimally invasive surgical procedure effectively addresses trouble spots such as the back, abdomen, love handles, inner and outer thighs, knees, calves, and upper arms.

Liposuction is one of the most popular, fast, and effective ways to eliminate fat, ranking second only to breast augmentation among cosmetic procedures in the United States. At Copper Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery, liposuction is performed on an outpatient basis, using either general or local anesthesia, depending on the specific needs of the patient. Our skilled plastic surgeons typically employ the advanced tumescent technique, ensuring a safer and more comfortable experience for those undergoing liposuction.

Liposuction Procedure

Prior to your consultation, our patient care coordinator will reach out to discuss the details of your goals and procedure of interest. This includes eligibility requirements, recovery expectations, pricing, and financing options. Once you feel prepared to move forward, we will arrange your consultation. To enhance your experience, we provide liposuction consultations in both Petoskey and Traverse City, with the procedure generally conducted in Traverse City at our accredited surgical facility or the Copper Ridge Surgery Center.

The specific technique utilized for your liposuction procedure will be determined based on discussions between you and your doctor, tailored to your individual aesthetic goals:

  • Tumescent Liposuction: Your doctor will delicately administer a sterile solution to soften fat and anesthetize the targeted area. This fluid also constricts vessels to facilitate a safe and effective procedure.
  • Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction (UAL): Powerful sound waves travel beneath the skin to rupture the fat cells’ walls, making them easier to remove with reverse pressure.
  • BodyTite: Radiofrequency energy induces skin tightening.

During your consultation, your doctor will outline the benefits of each liposuction technique available. On the day of your procedure, appropriate anesthesia will be administered to ensure your comfort throughout the process. Your surgeon will create small incisions in the skin to insert a thin tube known as a cannula. This cannula is used to deliver one or more treatments, such as tumescent fluid, sound waves, or lasers, which work to break apart unwanted fat reserves.

Once the fat deposits are loosened, they are suctioned out of the body through the cannula. Your surgeon will carefully close all incisions to minimize the risk of scarring. Liposuction can be performed on multiple areas during a single session, or you may choose to undergo additional body contouring procedures in future visits to the clinic.

Phone Outline

Ready to get started?

Interested in learning more about getting a consultation for liposuction? Reach out to us today to schedule an appointment at Copper Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery by calling 231-929-7700.

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