Liposuction

In Anaheim Hills, CA

Introduction

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Fat removal with traditional liposuction or VASER lipo at Motakef Plastic Surgery + Med Spa offers you the chance to remove bothersome, stubborn fat safely and effectively without much downtime. We will work with you to personalize your liposuction treatment based on your specific concerns and aesthetic goals. We invite you to get in touch with our practice in Anaheim Hills, CA to schedule your private consultation with Dr. Saba Motakef to discuss if either form of liposuction is a good option for you.

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What is Liposuction?

Despite how much you try to lose weight, you may still see stubborn pockets of fat that prevent you from feeling completely confident in how you look. Motakef Plastic Surgery + Med Spa offers the most advanced methods to safely and effectively remove unwanted fat from the body, enhancing your natural curves. An expert in high definition liposuction, fat transfer, and body contouring techniques, Dr. Motakef is known as a “Total Definer Master” having completed advanced training in high definition liposuction with the originator of these techniques, Dr. Alfredo Hoyos, in Bogota, Colombia.

Suction assisted liposuction and VASER liposuction are each body reshaping procedures that reduce fat from multiple body areas, including the flanks, abdomen, buttocks, thighs, and arms and more to create a leaner, slimmer appearance. During your consultation, plastic surgeon Dr. Saba Motakef will listen to your concerns to help create the perfect liposuction treatment plan to reach your aesthetic goals. If you’re ready to reshape your appearance and achieve the look you want, contact our Anaheim Hills, CA office today to schedule a consultation.

What are the benefits of liposuction?

Liposuction in Anaheim Hills, CA at Motakef Plastic Surgery + Med Spa helps you achieve a slimmer, curvier figure. Practical and cosmetic benefits of traditional liposuction may include:

  • Removes stubborn, unwanted fat
  • Slims and tones the figure
  • Addresses multiple body areas
  • Boosts confidence and self-image
  • Results can be long-lasting with a healthy lifestyle
  • It’s safe and effective for most patients
  • Can improve health by lowering BMI (body mass index)
  • Multiple treatment techniques are available

If you are intered in a more advanced form of liposuction, VASER liposuction may be the best option to help you achieve that dream figure. Benefits of VASER lipo performed by Dr. Motakef include:

  • It’s more gentle than traditional liposuction
  • Promotes skin tightening and firming
  • Provides more precise targeting of unwanted fat pockets
  • Enhances body symmetry and harmony
  • Does not require general anesthesia
  • It’s more suitable for fat transfer procedures
  • Recovery time is typically shorter

Am I a candidate for Liposuction?

Traditional liposuction and VASER liposuction may be a great treatment for both women and men who are at a healthy weight but have troublesome areas of fat that have been hard to get rid of with exercise and a healthy diet. People considering liposuction of either kind should have good skin laxity because this procedure does not address loose or stretched-out skin. It is also important to realize that liposuction is not a weight loss surgery or a substitute for losing weight. At the time of your initial consultation, Dr. Motakef will review your treatment and help make sure you have realistic expectations for your results after liposuction surgery.

What Exactly is VASER® Liposuction?

For those looking for a safer, less invasive form of liposuction, Dr. Motakef and his team offer VASER ultrasound-assisted liposuction. Like traditional liposuction, during a VASER procedure, the treatment area is first filled with a medicated solution called tumescent solution. This minimizes pain and bruising after surgery. What sets VASER apart is the ultrasound energy that is used to gently liquefy the fat cells, making them easier to remove with a suction tube, or cannula. This process is known as “cavitation.” None of the surrounding cells or tissues are affected, making it more gentle on your body while still allowing you to experience exceptional contouring and results. Because fat is liquefied with VASER before it is removed, less aggressive cannulas and suction are needed to then remove the fat during liposuction. Furthermore, studies show that patients get better skin contraction with VASER liposuction. During a thorough consultation at our Anaheim Hills, CA facility, Dr. Motakef can determine if you are an ideal candidate for VASER liposuction or if you are better suited for a traditional lipo procedure.

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How does liposuction work?

Liposuction is completed in an outpatient setting with the patient under sedation or general anesthesia. A solution known as “tumescent solution” that contains local anesthetics and medications that help minimize bleeding is first injected in the areas of planned liposuction. One or more small incisions are placed in the skin so that a liposuction cannula can be inserted. A cannula is a special tool that helps work loose the fatty tissue that is being vacuumed or suctioned out. Once the fat deposits have been suctioned out, Dr. Motakef will close the small incision(s). A special compression garment is then placed. Your procedure could take about 1 – 3 hours or more, depending on how may body areas are being treated. After a brief period in a recovery area, you will be discharged home.

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How long is recovery after liposuction?

You will likely need 5 – 7 days of time off work for recovery from liposuction, depending on which liposuction method is used and the amount of fat removed. It is typical to see bruising and swelling for two or more weeks. If non-absorbable sutures or drains are placed, you will have these removed about 7 – 10 days after surgery. Depending on the treatments performed, you may benefit from post-liposuction lymphatic massage. Dr. Motakef generally recommends 10-15 lymphatic massages after surgery and 6-8 weeks of compression garment wear after surgery. An anti-inflammatory diet and

The most important thing to do following any surgery is to give your body time to recover and heal. To increase your strength and stamina, stick to light workouts and go for walks as recommended by Dr. Motakef. Remember to go slow at first when you return to physical activity. Keep in mind, while you may see some improvements soon after your surgery, it takes around six months before your new body contour and shape is complete as swelling resolves.

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