Liposuction in New Orleans, LA

No matter how much you diet and exercise, you might still be bothered by stubborn pockets of fat keeping you from feeling confident in your appearance. Stalder Plastic Surgery offers the latest techniques to safely remove fat from areas of concern on the body. Liposuction surgery is a body contouring treatment that reduces pockets of fat from the abdomen, hips, thighs, and buttocks to create a more defined appearance. This cosmetic procedure at Stalder Plastic Surgery can be combined to treat multiple body parts. During your initial visit, New Orleans, LA plastic surgeon Dr. Mark W. Stalder will assess areas of concern so you can reach your cosmetic surgery goals. We want you to feel and look your absolute best.

Liposuction in New Orleans at Stalder Plastic Surgery is a highly effective way to deal with extra fat and get the physique you want. Its multiple advantages can include:

• Targets a number of body parts
• Trims and slims the body
• Treats medical concerns including gynecomastia, lipodystrophy syndrome, and others
• Helps physique symmetry and harmony
• May boost well-being by lowering BMI (body mass index)
• Shapes and contours the physique
• Scarring is minimal
• Removes unwanted fat deposits from the abdomen, "love handles", hips, thighs, buttocks, or arms
• Improves self-image and confidence
• Recovery is small (within a few weeks)
• Attains outcomes if healthy eating and exercise have failed to work

The ideal candidate for liposuction is a person who is at or near a healthy weight but struggles with pockets of stubborn fat that just won't respond to diet or exercise. Individuals interested in liposuction should have good skin laxity, as liposuction does not address loose skin. It is also important to understand that liposuction is not a treatment for weight loss. Females undergoing liposuction should have no plans to become pregnant again, as this may compromise the lasting outcome. During your consultation at our New Orleans, LA office, Dr. Stalder will help you determine if liposuction is the right treatment for you.

Surgical liposuction is performed as an outpatient procedure with the patient under general anesthesia. A very small incision is made through the skin so a cannula will be placed. A cannula is a tool that makes it easier to loosen the fat that is being vacuumed out. After the fat deposits have been suctioned out, Dr. Mark W. Stalder will seal the incision. Your procedure could take several hours based on the number of areas being treated. In the dedicated recovery area, your post-operation nurse will assist you with managing your pain and look after your treated areas until you are discharged.

You may need to recover at home from liposuction surgery for 1 – 3 weeks, depending on the amount of areas treated and the amount of fat removed. It's typical to have swelling and bruising for 1 – 2 weeks, and you should have the stitches removed within 7 – 10 days. What is most important after having liposuction is to allow your body time to heal and recover. When you are ready to return to work after your procedure, you should remember to minimize stress and strenuous activity. To build up your strength and stamina, try light workouts and go for walks as recommended by Dr. Stalder. Keep in mind, you may see some changes after six weeks, but it takes 6 – 10 months before your new body contour and shape is complete.