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There's a Body Contouring Option for Every Body

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Channel: The Plastic Surgery Channel · 2018 · Howto & Style

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Dr. Richard Zienowicz details body contouring options found within liposuction and CoolSculpting. The wonderful thing about body contouring is that there is a procedure to fit any body. Slender patients with just a few pockets of unwanted fat, and larger framed patients who may want a whole area re-contoured, can both benefit from liposuction. And while liposuction is still the gold standard for body sculpting, there are some patients who just don’t want to deal with the downtime of surgery. For them, CoolSculpting, a non-surgical modality for reducing fat, can be a great alternative.

Dr. Richard Zienowicz of Providence, RI discusses the ideal candidate for liposuction, “lunchtime” liposuction and CoolSculpting.

LIPOSUCTION IS INCREDIBLY ADAPTABLE
The amazing thing about liposuction is that it can, “be applied to any topographical or anatomical area,” explains Dr. Zienowicz. This makes it an ideal procedure for a wide gamut of patients. Thin patients who simply have one or two figure flaws can smooth out small bulges of excess fat, such as on their thighs or stomach. Larger-framed patients can simply slim down everywhere, or at least in their “trouble zones.” This is typically the trunk, but it could also be the arms, knees or ankles.


The most common area for liposuction is probably the flanks. This is the area around the hips that also includes the superior aspect of the buttocks. When you remove the excess fat from around the flanks, it totally re-configures the buttocks, making the curve look better. It also helps to make your waist considerably more narrow. In fact, liposuction of the flanks can actually take 2 to 3” off your belt size. As the buttock area becomes more and more of a focal point for fashion, and the midriff continues to be exposed, this is a great procedure that can open up a whole new world of clothing options for the patient.

Body contouring results - Dr. Zienowicz.

LIPOSUCTION PROCEDURE
There are a number of different techniques when it comes to liposuction. The difference really lies in the way in which the technique aids in the removal of fat. These different liposuction techniques include:

tumescent liposuction
laser-assisted liposuction
ultrasound-assisted liposuction
suction-assisted liposuction
All are effective, and all use a cannula, or a small, hollow metal tube to loosen the fat beneath your skin and suction it out of the body. The nice thing about liposuction is that it’s a “one and done” procedure. There may be an irregularity or two that will need to be addressed down the line, but this can easily be accomplished in the office under local anesthesia. Once the fat is gone, it is gone for good.

That said, liposuction is surgery. It’s performed under general anesthesia and patients will have a couple of small incisions in the treatment area. Patients will also need to wear a compression garment for a few weeks to reduce swelling and speed along the recovery process.

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