Liposuction

Our bodies store fat cells for several reasons. Fat insulates the body and protects it from shock; in addition, fat cells store energy that can be used if the body goes without food for an extended period of time. However, some patients’ bodies are genetically hardwired to develop excessive fatty deposits that can be cosmetically unappealing. Dutiful exercise and nutrition can lead to overall weight loss, yet some areas of the body may retain fat deposits. Liposuction can remove these troublesome areas, improve your appearance, and boost your self-confidence. For a liposuction consultation, contact board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Glatt at the Premier Plastic Surgery Center of New Jersey. His Morristown location serves New Jersey and the entire Tri-State area.

The Liposuction Procedure

A small tube, known as a cannula, is used during liposuction. A tiny incision is made to place the cannula beneath the skin of the area to be treated, and fat cells are vacuumed out of the body through the tube. Treatment can be successfully performed on multiple problem areas during the same liposuction procedure. For more information on how troublesome fat deposits can be removed from your body, contact the Premier Plastic Surgery Center of New Jersey to arrange a liposuction consultation. Located in Morristown, our practice serves New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the entire northeast.

Areas of the Body Where Liposuction Can Be Used

Liposuction can be used to remove fat from many parts of the body, including the abdomen, thighs, hips, upper arms, flanks, and buttocks. Even excess fat on the chin, jowls, and neck can be treated. The procedure can be used on females as part of a breast reduction procedure as well as on males for gynecomastia treatment, if the excess breast tissue is fatty and not glandular.

Liposuction with Other Body Contouring Procedures

Liposuction can be performed along with several other body contouring procedures. The combination of a tummy tuck and liposuction will prove especially effective for patients whose protruding tummy causes them considerable insecurity. We also offer thigh lifts and full body lifts; in the latter, we remove excess skin wherever it might be. Liposuction can be used in conjunction with these procedures to produce especially lean, taut bodies.