Liposuction for Stubborn Fat: Target Trouble Areas Like the Abdomen and Thighs
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If you're struggling with areas of stubborn fat that don't respond to diet and exercise, liposuction can help. Many men and women find that certain areas — like the abdomen and thighs, in particular — tend to retain fat despite their best efforts. At Forma Plastic Surgery in Scottsdale, AZ, our team of board-certified plastic surgeons provides customized liposuction treatments to help patients achieve a more contoured, balanced figure and get rid of resistant fat in problem areas like the tummy, thighs, and others.
For patients with pronounced skin laxity in addition to stubborn fat, we may also recommend combining liposuction with procedures like a tummy tuck or thigh lift for an even more complete transformation. Here, you'll find helpful information about how liposuction can target your most stubborn areas and enhance your body contours for a slimmer physique and boosted self-esteem.
Where can you get liposuction on the body?
Liposuction is a highly versatile face and body contouring procedure that can effectively reduce fat virtually from head to toe. Some of the most common treatment areas for liposuction on the body include:
- Abdomen
- Thighs
- Hips and flanks (love handles)
- Arms
- Back
How does liposuction work for stubborn fat?
During liposuction, a thin tube called a cannula is inserted through tiny incisions in the skin. The cannula is manually moved back and forth to break up fat cells, which are then suctioned out of the body. This process removes localized fat deposits, helping to sculpt and reshape the area when diet and exercise have failed to produce the desired results. Still, it is important for patients considering liposuction to keep in mind that liposuction is not a weight-loss solution. Instead, lipo is a highly effective tool for refining body contours in patients who are already at or near their goal weight but struggle with isolated pockets of fat.
Does lipo tighten loose skin?
For patients with loose or sagging skin, liposuction alone may not provide the desired results, as it only removes fat and does not tighten the skin. In fact, liposuction may actually exacerbate sagging skin in patients with poor skin elasticity. In these cases, our team may recommend combining liposuction with other procedures like a tummy tuck to remove excess skin and tighten the abdominal muscles for a flatter, firmer stomach or a thigh lift to tighten loose skin on the inner and outer thighs. Combining liposuction plus skin removal and body contouring procedures can help patients achieve a more complete transformation and a smoother, more natural new contour overall.
How long do lipo results last?
The fat removed during liposuction will not return to your body, but losing or gaining weight after lipo can significantly alter your results. To maintain your newly slimmed shape after liposuction for as long as possible, consider these lipo maintenance tips:
- Follow a balanced diet
- Engage in regular exercise
- Stay hydrated
- Avoid significant weight fluctuations
- Follow all postoperative care instructions
These simple steps will help maintain your results, allowing you to enjoy a slimmer, more defined physique over the long term.
Sculpt your ideal shape with liposuction in Scottsdale, AZ
Don't let stubborn fat and resistant problem areas discourage you any longer. Take charge of your life and love your look with liposuction body contouring. To learn more about the benefits of liposuction on the tummy, thighs, or elsewhere, call our friendly team at Forma Plastic Surgery to schedule your Scottsdale, AZ liposuction consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons today.