When you think of liposuction, you may have several things that come to mind. The questions of whether or not liposuction will work, however, is most likely the pressing question that has kept you from taking the leap. The problem with this question is there can be multiple answers depending on the person asking (what their body style is, what their lifestyle is, what they’re willing to continue or stop doing, etc.). The short answer to the question, “Does liposuction actually work?” is…yes. Liposuction works with the right goals in mind and if you’re looking for something like a fast solution to weight loss, liposuction procedures may not be the answer.  It maybe not give you the results you seek. If, on the other hand, you are looking to shape and contour your body or remove fat from those difficult areas that exercise has been unable to shape, then liposuction will help you with those areas. Specifically speaking about the procedure itself, liposuction is the process of removing fat cells from a specific area forever. Aside from morbidly obese people or growing children, people have a finite number of fat cells that, if removed, won’t grow back. Here are some better questions to ask rather than simply, “Does it work?” Does Liposuction Prevent Me from Gaining Weight? Weight gain is still possible, and in fact is possible in the areas which have had liposuction performed. One of the differences may be that you gain weight in a more proportional way. For example, if you have a tendency to gain weight in your arms, you may still gain weight in your arms but not only in your arms. This creates a much more proportional weight gain that isn’t as noticeable. Are the Results Permanent? Again, the fat cells are permanently removed. However, your new contour and body shape aren’t going to be permanent without maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise regimen. Proteins, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low fat dairy are recommended to help maintain your new look. Will Liposuction Work for Me? This is the key question to ask, and the best thing to do is ask your doctor is what his or her recommendations are. With Dr. Kadz, being a plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills for over 20 years, you can be sure they will help you make the right decision about liposuction and what it can do for you.

Cosmetic surgery after dramatic weight loss can now help you reduce excess skin and/or fat left behind. The goal is to restore your attractive proportions by removing sagging skin around your face, neck, upper arms, breasts, abdomen, buttocks, and thighs that creates a misshapen contour. While these procedures can leave scars, most clients find them to be a worthy trade for an improved appearance. With the help of your board certified surgeon Dr. Kadz, these scars can also be minimal. Here are several procedures you may consider after a dramatic weight loss experience. Tummy Tuck Also known as abdominoplasty, this procedure removes loose skin, fat, and stretch marks in your lower abdomen below your belly button. Permanent sutures will tighten your fascia (fibrous tissue) and most of the skin and fat between your belly button and pubic hair will be removed through a horizontal incision. Your incision is then close with sutures typically along the natural crease within the bikini line. Lengths of scars vary from client to client. Liposuction This can improve the contour of your hips, chest, thighs, neck, upper arms, and even your knees. It is typically performed alongside other procedures following weight loss. Your surgeon will make a small incision in the area the fat will be removed and then apply dressings to the incision (usually including a compression garment). Thigh Lift This surgical procedure removes extra skin and fat in your thighs, giving you tightened, toned, and better proportioned thighs. This procedure can be done in a number of different ways so it’s best to have a discussion with your surgeon who can suggest the appropriate course of action based on how much excess fat and skin you have, what type of skin you have, and the areas to be treated. Lower Body Lift This procedure reshapes several areas – your abdomen, waist, hip, thighs, and buttocks – through an incision made around the circumference of your body. This procedure is designed for people who have loose skin in all these areas as well as a thin layer of fat below the skin in those areas. Upper Arm Lift After dramatic weight loss, your upper arms can become loose and flabby. Arm lifts help to remove excess skin and fat deposits. The incision length depends on the exact amount and location of skin to be removed. The best way to get the most from this procedure is getting professional input from your surgeon.

Liposuction is a fantastic option when it comes to trying to shave those few extra curves that have escaped you at the gym. This procedure can come in and help you achieve the look you’ve been dreaming of and will have you turning heads in no time. However, contrary to popular belief, liposuction is not an alternative to working out. In fact, after receiving liposuction is may be even more important to work out than it was before. The simple fact is liposuction is a contouring procedure, not a weight loss procedure. Most who receive this type of procedure are those who have been hitting the gym consistently but aren’t seeing the desired results in certain areas. Weight loss may come as a result of the procedure, but it is not the specific goal. Once you have received liposuction, the fat and fat cells that were removed from those troublesome areas are removed permanently from those areas. Fat regrowth in this area won’t occur due to the markedly fewer fat cells, but because of this fat cells in other parts of the body may pick up the slack. Diet and exercise after liposuction play a very important role in maintaining your new look, and continuing your healthy lifestyle should remain a top priority to ensure your results will last. After you have received this procedure, it should be obvious that there is a time to heal (and heal well, we might add) before returning to your normal workout procedure. Make sure to get plenty of rest and drink plenty of water while eating healthy foods, and also following any additional instructions Dr. Kadz has given you. Healing is crucial to your liposuction – more so than the exercise routine you’ll return to afterwards. Once you’ve healed, you can return to your normal routine but make sure to start off slowly. Ease yourself back into it. If you’re vigilant in your exercise, you’ll want to stick to weight lifting but at a lower intensity than you were previously at. Aim for lower reps and lower the weight for now while your body continues the healing process. Should you have any additional questions or concerns, Dr. Kadz, with his twenty-plus years of experience as a board certified, Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, will be there to guide you in your healing process.