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Baltimore Liposuction Expert Discusses Your Fat Removal Options

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Baltimore Liposuction is still the gold standard for fat removal

There are a lot of new nonsurgical fat removing and body sculpting procedures on the market today. These procedures work great but only on a select few. They also require multiple treatments which can end up being more costly than the surgical alternative, liposuction. Liposuction remains the gold standard for fat removal and body contouring.

What is liposuction?

Liposuction (also known as liposculpture) is a surgical procedure that breaks down and removes the subcutaneous fat layer (fat just under the skin) in parts of the body that are notoriously and stubbornly resistant to diet and exercise. Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure; instead, it is a way to remove pockets of fat that are not responsive to diet and exercise in otherwise healthy individuals.

What areas can liposuction treat?

Some common “problem” areas of the body where liposuction is performed include:

 

  • Double Chin
  • Back of Neck
  • Bottom of Upper Arms
  • Female Breasts
  • Outer Thighs or Saddlebags
  • Bra Strap Area
  • Abdomen or Belly Pooch
  • Muffin Top
  • Hips or Love Handles
  • Male Breast

 

 

How is it performed?

Liposuction is a surgical procedure that involves making small incisions in the skin and inserting a tool called a cannula into the fat pocket. This cannula is attached to a suction device or a syringe to remove the fat.

This is typically an outpatient surgery, so while patients may be put under general anesthesia they are often allowed to go home the same day as the procedure.

Different Types of Liposuction

Dr. Schreiber utilizes two types of liposuction: ultrasonic and tumescent liposuction.

  • Ultrasonic liposuction has been used for many years. Its safety and reliability is time tested and proven to give great results. When applied to fat cells, the ultrasonic energy breaks up the fat cells and makes it much easier to remove. This ensures that as much fat as possible is removed. Dr. Schreiber commonly uses ultrasonic liposuction in the chest for male gynecomastia, abdomen, back, and in areas that have already been treated because of scar tissue.  Following the ultrasonic liposuction, Dr. Schreiber will use tumescent liposuction in order to remove the fat that has been broken down by the ultrasonic energy.
  • Tumescent liposuction involves the instillation of tumescent fluid into the areas of the body where the liposuction will be performed. This tumescent fluid is commonly made up of sterile normal saline, lidocaine (to decrease pain,) and epinephrine to minimize blood loss. Tumescent liposuction can be done in the operating room alone or in combination with other cosmetic surgery procedures, like breast augmentation, tummy tucks, and even thigh lifts.

As a local Baltimore liposuction specialist, Dr. Schreiber also offers tumescent liposuction right in his office under local anesthesia in order to treat smaller areas of excess fat.  Ultrasonic liposuction is always done in the operating room because of the equipment necessary to perform this procedure.

Different Liposuction Techniques

  • Lipo360 is the newest trend in Baltimore liposuction While traditional liposuction only focused on 1-3 areas, Lipo360 concentrates on sculpting a patient in a 360 degree contour to get the best results possible from liposuction.
  • VASER stands for Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance– VASER is an ultrasonic liposuction technique which uses targeted vibrations to break down the fat cells prior to removal via suction via cannula. This method ensures that only fat cells are broken down meaning, less tissue damage, discomfort, and downtime compared to traditional liposuction. Vaser liposuction is less traumatic on the body, allowing the body to heal quicker, show faster results, and get your back to your everyday activities within three to five days.

Dr. Jeff Schreiber is a liposuction expert and his main focus is to provide his patients with the best possible liposuction results safely.  To schedule a consultation, please fill out the form at the side of this page or call (410) 205-1846.

 

Should I Lose Weight before Liposuction as part of a Mommy Makeover in Maryland?

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Many women seeking a Mommy Makeover in Maryland wonder whether or not they need to lose weight before their liposuction procedure. An important thing to remember is that liposuction is not meant to be a weight loss procedure or as a way to treat obesity. Before scheduling the procedure it is important to know whether or not you are an ideal candidate for the procedure.

Liposuction is meant for people getting a Mommy Makeover in Baltimore who have stubborn remaining deposits of fat that have not gone away in spite of exercise and dieting. Such patients continue to exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle, but would be happier if they could somehow lose that last bit of flab. According to the American Medical Association, ideal patients are no more than 30 percent above the ideal weight for their body type. If you require losing some weight to fall into this category, you should begin a safe exercise regimen.

When losing weight before liposuction you should take care to make it a healthy weight loss and perhaps seek the advice of a professional weight loss consultant. Sudden or drastic weight loss from crash dieting or excessive exercising can cause stress on your body which is not good prior to any procedure. Additionally, your body will need some time to stabilize the weight before having surgery.

Aside from falling into certain weight ranges, an ideal candidate for liposuction will also have elastic skin and some muscle tone. Being in good health is also of utmost importance, and the prospective liposuction patient should not have any health issues that will hinder a speedy recovery. If you smoke you should quit smoking for a good amount of time before having the procedure.

As stated previously, liposuction is not meant to be a way to lose weight. It is ideally a way for people who have engaged in a healthy regimen of diet and exercise but feel like they could benefit from a little further body contouring. Having specific goals and realistic expectations along with a positive disposition are just as important in getting great results from liposuction as any of the previously stated factors.

If you are considering liposuction or any other form of plastic surgery in Baltimore, the best thing you can do is schedule a consultation with your plastic surgeon to get advice on which procedures are best for your specific goals.

For more information questions about Mommy Makeovers, or any other plastic surgery in Baltimore, do not hesitate to reach out to Dr. Jeffrey Schreiber and the Baltimore Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center. Our friendly staff will happily answer any questions or schedule a consultation. Call (410)205-1846 today.

Additional Mommy Makeover Services From Your Plastic Surgeon in Baltimore

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Ladies, have you ever consider getting a mommy makeover? Dr. Schreiber, plastic surgeon in Baltimore, MD, can customize the procedure to help you reach your dream body! Say goodbye to winter blues, comfort eating weight gain, and hiding your flaws under heavy coats and layers. Spring is almost here, and summer is right around the corner. Get your personalized mommy makeover and be ready to debut a pre-baby body come bikini season!

First things first – mommy makeovers aren’t exclusively for moms. They’re just combinations of procedures that happen to be really effective at helping moms get back to the bodies they used to have. Everyone knows what pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding can do to a woman’s body. She may be left with stretch marks, loose skin, excess fat, sagging breasts, misshapen belly buttons, undefined waistlines, deflated breasts, or any number of other traits common to the post-baby body. A mommy makeover can help any woman combat similar issues, and your trusted plastic surgeon in Baltimore is available to help you this winter.

The traditional mommy makeover includes breast augmentation and a tummy tuck. At Baltimore Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center, you can add on other procedures that target these areas, or other problem areas you might want to address. Breast lifts are often done in addition to the breast augmentation. The increased weight of breasts throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding often result in sagging, droopy breasts. These can be visually unappealing for a woman or her partner, as well as painful or uncomfortable. Some women decide to get a breast reduction, instead, if their breasts remain significantly larger even after childbirth and breastfeeding are complete.

Tummy tucks are understandably popular for mommy makeovers; the abdominal skin and muscles have to stretch considerably to accommodate the fetus during pregnancy. There is also associated weight gain, before and after birth, and women are often left with excess fat or skin around their middles. Their waistlines can sometimes seem to disappear, changing their abdominal area into more of a round or undefined section. Baltimore cosmetic surgery can include liposuction as well as the tummy tuck for optimal results. Non-surgical treatments for cellulite may also be employed.

Patients that receive liposuction, and have a significant amount of fat removed, can then have that fat injected into their buttocks. This is called a Brazilian butt lift procedure, and it enhances the shape and volume of one’s rear end. Doing so can help create definition and a more proportionate or hourglass shape. This can in turn make the patient look slimmer, even though their buttocks are larger. If liposuction isn’t performed, or if there isn’t a sufficient amount of fat removed, silicone butt implants can be inserted surgically instead.

Dr. Schreiber is available to help, regardless of how you wish to transform your body. If you’re ready to lose the mom or dad body this winter – or just debut a new you come summer – contact him for a consultation! Call 410-205-1846, or click here to schedule an appointment online.