Learn more about the benefits of liposuction in Huntington Beach, CA

By Thomas T. Nguyen, M.D

If you struggle with excess body fat no matter how much you exercise or diet, Dr. Nguyen can help. Orange County Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Center in Huntington Beach, CA, offers liposuction because of the many benefits it can provide. The procedure is minimally invasive and can remove stubborn fat deposits throughout your body.

Benefits of liposuction

As you age, your metabolism slows down, and certain parts of your body store fat that’s more difficult to burn off. Liposuction can help you remove stubborn fat that isn’t responding to diet and exercise. Patients can lose up to 10 pounds of body fat using liposuction, which can reduce stress on their joints and improve their body’s overall shape, and the results are immediate.

Unlike treatments designed to shrink fat, liposuction permanently removes fat cells from your body. As long as you lead a healthy lifestyle, you will keep your results. Most patients are inspired by their new physique to stay in shape, and many can work out more comfortably without excess sweating and chafing.

Liposuction is recommended for patients with stable body weight but uneven body fat distribution. The procedure can help improve your contours and even out proportions. Liposuction can treat fat deposits on the neck, face, thighs, stomach, back, or other areas of the body.

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While liposuction is highly effective at removing fat, it does have limits. If too much fat is removed, it can leave bumpiness and dents in the skin, and it leads to an increased risk of infection and numbness. Dr. Nguyen will evaluate your treatment area and discuss the results you can expect from your procedure. He will also ask questions about your medical history. Dr. Nguyen will discuss medications that may interfere with the procedure and let you know how to prepare in the two weeks before your Liposuction appointment.

The cost of liposuction depends on the treatment area and varies from patient to patient, and treating multiple areas on the same day offers a better value. Dr. Ngyuen will provide you with a quote during your consultation that is guaranteed for 30 days.

What to expect from your procedure

Dr. Nguyen uses the tumescent liposuction technique to minimize discomfort after the procedure. Depending on the treatment area, you may have a local anesthetic or be put under general anesthesia to ensure a comfortable experience, and some treatment areas require you to stand to ensure proper body fat removal.

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To begin the procedure, Dr. Nguyen will pump a saline solution infused with lidocaine and epinephrine pumped below your skin in the treatment area. Next, he will make small, discreet incisions in the treatment area and loosen the fat using a cannula. Next, he will insert suction tubes to remove the fat and use self-dissolving sutures to close the incisions. The procedure typically takes between 45 to 90 minutes per treatment area, and you will need to wait an hour or so before leaving the office if you’re put under general anesthesia.

After your procedure, Dr. Nguyen will provide you with a support garment for the treatment area to keep you comfortable and apply even pressure to help your body heal. Patients should wear these garments for a few weeks while they recover from the procedure.

To learn more about tumescent liposuction, contact our office in Orange County at (714) 421-4022 to set up an appointment.