Liposuction
Serving the Dallas and Ft. Worth, Texas areas
Body Liposuction Before and After Gallery
Neck Liposuction Before and After Gallery
When diet and exercise have not succeeded in removing stubborn pockets of fat on your body, liposuction may provide you with an excellent solution to help you achieve a more toned and sculpted body.
Dallas plastic surgeon Dr. Vasdev Rai has helped many women achieve their desired body contour through liposuction. He is very sensitive to the subtleties of the female form, and he employs a keen artistic eye to craft very natural looking results.
Liposuction can be used to remove pockets of fat in the following regions of your body:
- Abdomen
- Thighs
- Buttocks
- Back
- Hips
- Upper arms
- Neck
- Chin
Am I a Candidate for Liposuction?
Ideal candidates for liposuction:
- Are in good general health
- Are close to their optimal body weight
- Have firm, elastic skin
- Have reasonable expectations for the outcome of the procedure
Often, Dr. Rai will perform a tummy tuck in conjunction with liposuction for enhanced results. These procedures are also sometimes combined as part of a mommy makeover.
Liposuction Procedure
Your procedure will be performed under general anesthesia administered by a qualified M.D. anesthesiologist. Dr. Rai believes that general anesthesia provides much safer results than local anesthesia, especially since it eliminates the risk of inadvertent body movements which can impact your results. Furthermore, general anesthesia will increase your overall comfort level since you will not feel a thing during the procedure.
Dr. Rai performs both tumescent liposuction and ultrasonic liposuction. At your initial consultation, he will discuss your cosmetic goals and recommend the appropriate method to best address your needs in a safe manner.
In the past few years, there have been numerous new liposuction methods introduced to the general public. Many of these techniques have catchy names such as SmartLipo, SlimLipo, or Lunchtime Lipo which are intended to make the procedure more attractive to consumers. Dr. Rai has spent a great deal of time studying these techniques, and he has determined that they do not provide you with any additional value and safety. Therefore, he has chosen to continue using the effective and proven methods such as tumescent and ultrasonic assisted liposuction since they are the safest and most proven techniques available.
Find out What to Expect after Liposuction.
Top 7 Liposuction Myths
The rapid increase in the popularity of liposuction across the United States in recent years has led to the spread of several myths regarding the procedure. Here are the top 7 liposuction myths along with an explanation as to why they are false:
- Liposuction eliminates stretch marks. This is not true at all. Liposuction simply removes fat cells from targeted regions of your body; it does not address your stretch marks.
- Liposuction can be used to combat obesity. This is one of the most dangerous myths about liposuction. The procedure should NEVER be used as a weight loss tool. On the contrary, it is intended to be used with patients who are within 30 pounds of their ideal weight who are in good overall fitness. In these people, liposuction can be an effective way to get rid of isolated pockets of stubborn fat which have been resistant to diet and exercise.
- Liposuction gets rid of cellulite. Again, this is simply not true. Liposuction does not remove fat cells where cellulite is located. On the contrary, it may have the unwanted effect of accentuating your cellulite.
- You will experience weight loss following your liposuction procedure. On the contrary, you might actually gain weight following your liposuction procedure due to fluid retention. It is important to evaluate the success of your procedure based on the overall improvement of your appearance and inches lost, not based on weight loss.
- You don’t have to be concerned with diet and exercise after liposuction. It is important to remember that liposuction is strictly a body contouring procedure, not a treatment for obesity. In order to maintain the results of your procedure, you must maintain a proper diet and exercise regimen. Otherwise, you may experience unwanted fat deposits in other locations on your body, creating an imbalanced body contour.
- Liposuction lifts hanging skin. Liposuction only removes unwanted fat cells; it does not lift hanging skin. On the contrary, the removal of fat cells may actually loosen your skin more than it was before.
- Liposuction is only for women. Nothing can be farther from the truth. An increasing number of men across the country have been enjoying the benefits of liposuction. However, the most popular treatment areas are different for men and women. The back and abdomen are generally the most commonly treated regions among men.
Please contact our Dallas plastic surgeon today to schedule your initial liposuction consultation. Dr. Rai serves patients in Dallas and Ft. Worth, Texas.
Cosmetic Surgical Center
7777 Forest Lane
Suite C-612
Dallas, Texas 75230
(972)392-3511
(800)558-7355
Saturday Appointments Available
