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Stubborn pockets of body fat can be difficult to target and eliminate with traditional forms of fat reduction like dieting and exercise. On top of that, everyone loses weight in different ways; what works for some people may yield poor results for others. This is why liposuction in Washington DC is such an excellent option for eliminating stubborn body fat.
Dr. Troy Pittman is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has provided countless individuals in the DC area with outstanding results from their liposuction treatments. He is dedicated to ensuring that all of the patients we care for are as safe as possible and are fully satisfied with the results they receive.
Patients with a massive amount of body fat are not ideal candidates for liposuction. It is important to understand that liposuction is not a weight-loss procedure and cannot be used to eliminate massive amounts of body fat.
Instead, liposuction is a body-contouring procedure. It is intended to precisely eliminate small quantities of excess body fat as a way to enhance the natural contours of the body and improve muscle definition and tone. Thus, patients with specific trouble areas of excess flab are ideal for this procedure.
Liposuction can be performed all over the body and is effective in both small and large areas, including the following regions:
Liposuction yields the best results in areas where the skin is still strong, tight, and elastic. If the area of the body you want treated with liposuction is also plagued by the presence of loose excess skin, you may be a candidate for BodyTite which can be combined with power-assisted liposuction. BodyTite is a device that uses radiofrequency energy to melt fat and tighten the overlying skin. For patients with a major excess of skin and/or skin laxity, the skin will need to be surgically removed in a separate surgery.
To eliminate small areas of stubborn fat, liposuction can be performed as an in-office procedure without general anesthesia. This is preferable to many patients because the down time is minimized, recovery is quicker and there is no need to go to the operating room. The best way to find out if you are a candidate for in-office liposuction is to schedule a consult with Dr. Pittman.
Power-assisted liposuction (commonly referred to as PAL) is a form of liposuction that uses a special cannula that rapidly vibrates. The rapid vibrations make it easier to loosen the fat from the surrounding tissues, making them easier to remove from the body through the cannula.
Before liposuction is performed, a special solution is injected to numb the surrounding area. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that will help to reduce discomfort and pain during the removal of fat. The epinephrine helps to control bleeding. It also makes the fat in the area swollen and firm so that it is easier to remove.
” I met with Dr. Pittman and was immediately impressed. He was extremely thorough in our first consultation. I think it lasted close to an hour. I had never had a doctor take that much time explaining a procedure to me. He answered all of my questions patiently, never making me feel silly or rushed… “
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If you are unhappy with the appearance of your figure or have been struggling to get rid of the last bit of excess fat, contact us to schedule a consultation. Dr. Pittman will go over your Washington DC liposuction options and recommend the one that can help you achieve your ideal results.
Check out some of our work with these before and after galleries for liposuction.
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