Houston Liposuction

Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery is a national leader in liposuction treatment, having performed thousands of procedures. We are pleased to offer Houston liposuction at our River Oaks and West University locations.

What Is Liposuction?

Liposuction (also known as lipoplasty or fat removal surgery) is a minimally invasive surgery with the ability to target pockets of fat from numerous areas of the body including the stomach, thighs, buttocks, arms, chin, and neck. The procedure can be used to remove stubborn body fat that is resistant to diet and exercise.

Our Houston body contouring experts use liposuction to transform bulging body areas into attractive contours.

How Is Houston Liposuction Performed?

Liposuction may be performed under general or local anesthesia. During the procedure your doctor will make a small incision through which to insert a cannula. The cannula is a narrow, hollow tube that acts similarly to a vacuum. By moving the tube back and forth, your doctor will dislodge fat cells located underneath the skin. These fat cells are then sucked out of the body through the tube. After contouring is complete, the tiny incisions are closed with stitches.

Before and After Liposuction

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Why Choose Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Houston?

Houston liposuction procedures are performed in accredited surgical facilities. Our experienced surgeons utilize the latest lipo techniques to provide dramatic results with minimal downtime.

Board-certified plastic surgeons with liposuction experience
Non-surgical body contouring options to enhance results
Advanced lipo techniques that minimize scarring and downtime
Convenient Houston location in West University
Accredited surgical facilities and hospital-grade safety standards
Free consultations
Easy & low interest financing options

What Results Are Possible?

Liposuction is the gold standard of fat removal as it provides patients with dramatic and immediate results. Liposuction procedures have the ability to significantly transform the entire silhouette. Experienced providers can use liposuction to sculpt body areas and provide the patient’s final desired end result.

What Body Areas Can Be Treated With Liposuction

Liposuction procedures can be performed on many areas of the body. Common body areas requested by our Houston patients include the:

Stomach
Flanks
Thighs
Buttocks
Knees
Chin
Hips
Arms
Bra Fat

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What To Expect After Liposuction?

While liposuction recovery can vary, most patients are cleared to return to school, work, and light daily activities within 5 to 7 days of their procedure. Patients can usually begin undertaking moderate forms of exercise at the 3-week mark. Within 5-6 weeks, liposuction patients are clear to perform vigorous physical activity and are able to see the final end result of their procedure.

Are Liposuction Results Permanent?

Liposuction provides permanent fat removal as fat cells from the body. The treatment area will permanently have fewer fat cells, as fat cells do not regenerate. Patients, however, should maintain their lipo results by living a health lifestyle following their procedure.

What’s the Best Way to Maintain Lipo Results?

The best way for patients to maintain liposuction results is to maintain their post-surgery body weight. Following liposuction, patients should continue to eat a well-balanced diet, exercise regularly, and stay hydrated. To avoid hormonal weight gain, get plenty of sleep and minimize stress. In addition, a focus on resistance training can help enhance your results by improving muscle tone.

How Much Fat Can Liposuction Remove?

It’s important to understand that liposuction is not a weight loss procedure, but a body shaping procedure. Any weight loss is incidental, a side-effect of the body contouring.

To get an idea of how much fat loss is realistic, use your thumb and pointer finger to ‘pinch an inch’ of fat in the area you’d like treated. This is a good representation of how much fat is likely to be removed. Generally, liposuction removes no more than 1-2 pounds per area. However, the targeted removal of fat isolated fat pockets can dramatically enhance the silhouette.

Who Is An Ideal Candidate For Liposuction?

The ideal candidate for liposuction is someone who is in good general health and at or near their desired body weight. Those with good muscle tone who are seeking to remove small, isolated pockets of fat are often the most pleased with their results.

Are There BMI Restrictions?

BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a measure of your overall body size. Higher BMIs correlate with a higher body fat percentage. In general, adults with a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 are at a healthy body weight, those who fall between 25 to 29.9 are considered overweight, while obesity begins at a BMI of 30.

Liposuction is not a fat loss procedure. Those who undergo surgery when they are at or near their desired body weight not only recover more quickly, but realize their desired results immediately.

Does Liposuction Leave Behind Scars?

Any surgical incision has the potential to result in scarring. That said, today’s liposuction techniques are far less invasive, allowing for a quicker recovery with less visible scars. Some scars are nearly impossible to detect with the naked eye.

A skilled surgeon will not only leave smaller scars, but will perform the procedure with fewer incisions which are strategically placed in less noticeable areas. Following your surgeon’s post-operative care instructions, which includes wearing your compression garments as indicated, minimizes scarring and promotes quicker recovery.

Our Houston Locations

West University

2132 Bissonnet St. Suite 200
Houston, Texas 77005

281.203.0600

Meet Our Houston Plastic Surgeon

Michael Streitmann, MD: Dr. Streitmann is dually board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery). He believes in a patient focused approach with an emphasis on obtaining a true connection with his patients. Dr. Streitmann sees patients at our West University location.

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