Liposuction

Patients throughout Cumberland County have seen outstanding results after liposuction at Cape Fear Valley Health. 

What Is Liposuction?

Liposuction highlights your natural contours. It improves your figure with smoothing, reshaping techniques.

The body contains a set number of fat cells, which grow or shrink as you gain or lose weight. Liposuction removes fat cells from specific areas. Whether you gain or lose weight after the procedure, the treated areas will remain smooth and well-contoured.

Explore the three benefits of liposuction:

• Fast results: Dieting and exercise can take months to have any effect. Even with your best effort, you might not see significant change. However, liposuction provides nearly immediate results.
• Refine your figure: You’ll be able maintain your refined figure by exercising and continuing to stay at a healthy weight.
• Enjoy permanent effects: Genetics, aging, weight fluctuations, and pregnancy can substantially change your physique. For some, liposuction provides the only real and lasting solution.

Feel Like Yourself Again

If you’re struggling to achieve the figure you desire, liposuction might be right for you. You can trust that Cape Fear Valley Health plastic surgeons will listen to your concerns and answer your questions. We’ll evaluate your health needs, cosmetic goals, and skin to determine if liposuction is right for you.

Our Approach to Liposuction

At Cape Fear Valley Health, our plastic surgeons stay up-to-date on the latest medical advances and innovations, meaning you can enjoy first-class care close to home. 

Understanding Your Goals

Our compassionate and friendly staff will treat you with the care and respect you deserve. Your Cape Fear Valley Health plastic surgeon will take the time to discuss your treatment goals and thoroughly evaluate your specific areas of concern. We prioritize answering your questions and ensuring you feel informed and comfortable with your treatment plan.

We Stay Connected

After liposuction, we’ll ensure you have all the information you need to take care of yourself during recovery. Our team will be in regular contact to monitor your progress and respond to any follow up needs.

Your Liposuction Team

From your first call, you’ll be supported by a dedicated team of experts, including plastic surgeons, licensed practical nurses, and medical staff.

What to Expect With Liposuction

Liposuction typically takes between 30 minutes to an hour. During the procedure, you’ll be under general anesthesia, so you won’t experience any pain. You’ll be able to return home the same day.

Liposuction is designed to permanently reshape your body be removing excess fat beneath the skin. Over time, your skin will gradually tighten and conform to your new, slimmer figure.

Your plastic surgeon will make a discreet incision to break up and suction away excess fat deposits. Once the fat is removed, the incision is closed, and the procedure is complete. While you’ll notice immediate results, your skin will continue to tighten over the next 6 to 12 months.

Liposuction Consultation

Your Cape Fear Valley Health plastic surgeon will discuss your treatment goals and carefully evaluate your body. They will then make a liposuction recommendation based on your desired results and develop your personalized treatment plan. 

Are You a Candidate For Liposuction?

Liposuction is ideal for individuals with localized deposits of fat in areas such as the neck, arms, thighs or stomach. These fat deposits are often genetic and resistant to diet and exercise.

If you have diabetes, circulatory problems, lung disease, or heart disease, liposuction may not be the appropriate treatment for you. 

Your plastic surgeon will assess your health and discuss whether liposuction is the right option for achieving your goals.

Additional considerations:

• The ideal candidate is in good overall health.
• Alcohol increases the risk of excess bleeding and should be avoided for at least two weeks before surgery.
• Body weight should be stable for at least six months to a year before surgery.
• Nicotine increases the risk of blood clots and other complications. Patients should be nicotine-free for three to six weeks before and after surgery.

Liposuction Recovery and Results

After the procedure, you should:

• Plan to take one to two weeks off work to focus on recovery.
• Ensure you get plenty of rest.
• Wear a compression or garment as directed by your surgeon for two weeks to promote healing and recovery.
• Avoid strenuous activities for about six to eight weeks to prevent complications.

It’s normal to experience swelling and bruising, which usually subside within six weeks. Most patients are happy with result within one to three months after treatment. 

Liposuction Risks

Like all surgeries, liposuction involves a certain degree of risk. However, when performed by a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon, serious complications are rare. To minimize risk, follow the instructions and advice of your plastic surgeon.

Some risks and complications could include:

• Bruising
• Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications
• Fluid accumulation
• Improper wound healing
• Infection
• Injury to nerves, blood vessels, muscles, lungs and abdominal organs
• Irregular skin color
• Persistent skin sensitivities
• Rippling or loose skin
• Swelling
• Uneven contours or asymmetries